The California Legislature has rejected many of the spending cuts Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking to close a $12 billion budget deficit, relying on internal borrowing to put off difficult decisions.
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Facts Contradict Claims by State Government that It Uses No High-risk AI
A state report provided says 200 agencies reported no automation around sensitive decisions, ignoring the fact that some agencies report actions based on algorithms.
California’s High Living Costs and High Poverty Sharpen Its Economic Divide
High poverty rates underscore the fact that Californians’ costs for housing, utilities, fuel and other necessities of life are among the nation’s highest.
Newsom Wants Cities to Force Homeless To Move Campsites Every 3 Days
In his latest push to crackdown on homeless encampments, Gov. Gavin Newsom urges cities to make certain camps illegal.
Having the World’s Fourth-largest Economy Doesn’t Matter if Californians Can’t Afford Essentials
The honor of surpassing Japan in gross domestic product is tarnished by a jaded reception from the average Californian facing rising housing, health care and food costs.
Rivas on Hot Seat as Efforts To Make CA Affordable Stall
It’s been five months since California’s legislative leaders deemed affordability an “urgent” issue for the session. So far: committees, bills, but few results.
Tough Battle Looms in June Special Election for District 3 Council Seat
Gabby Chavez-Lopez led Anthony Tordillos by 706 votes in the special election, but won just 30% of the overall vote.
Financial Aid Fraud in CA Community Colleges Triggers Call for Trump to Investigate
California’s Republican representatives are calling for the U.S. Department of Education and Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate how California’s community colleges are handling financial aid fraud.
CA’s Big Plans to Improve Mental Health Threatened by Possible Medicaid Cuts
Potential cuts to Medicaid have Californians bracing for changes that could weaken recent gains in mental health care and addiction treatment.
CA Lawmakers Move to Stop AI-Based Price Discrimination
AI can help businesses charge you more based on how it evaluates your personal history and desires. California lawmakers want to end that price discrimination.
SJ Mayor Mahan Says Despite Sluggish Economy, City Can Reduce Homelessness and Be Safer, Cleaner
Last year’s initial budget projection featured an estimated $53 million shortfall. The new budget projection unveiled by Maguire this week showed a projected $46 million shortfall, the equivalent of about 3% of the city’s $1.6 billion spending plan.
Crackdown on Power-guzzling Data Centers May Soon Come Online in CA
A spate of new bills in California and other states would protect consumers from electricity rate hikes that subsidize data centers.
Fewer California High School Seniors Applying for Financial Aid, Citing Deportation Fears
Financial aid applications are down 25% compared to past years. Although application information has not been shared with immigration or other agencies in the past, many fear that will change.
Cal State System’s 8% Budget Cut Could Gut Courses, Drop Majors, Lay Off Faculty
The Cal State system is bracing for a cut of $375 million — a result of rising costs and declining enrollment. University officials warn of fewer classes and faculty layoffs.
California Regulators Say Evan Low Violated Campaign Finance Law Dozens of Times
The results of a five-year state probe laid out dozens of potential violations by Evan Low involving a non-profit tech foundation for which he raised a half-million dollars. The investigation began after CalMatters published an investigation into the relationship between Low, the foundation and its donors.
Seven Candidates Begin Race for San Jose District 3 Council Seat
If no candidate receives a majority on April 8, the top two candidates will run against each other in a special runoff election on June 24. The winner will serve the remainder of the term through 2026.
