State legislators sometimes exempt themselves from the laws they pass, but this session, they could change course on an emblematic bill: To allow their own staffers to form a union.
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Vice Mayor Nominee Kamei Sees Herself as a ‘Bridge Builder’
Prior to her election to the city council in June, Kamei served as a Morgan Hill planning commissioner, a trustee of the Santa Clara Valley Water district and a member of the Santa Clara County Board of Education.
California Politicians Stash $35M in Leftover Campaign Cash
Nearly 100 committees are sitting on $35 million in leftover campaign funds for California legislative seats and statewide offices, including one for 29th District Assembly member Mark Stone, who did not seek re-election this year.
Political Donor Network Is Pushing the Envelope on California Campaign Money
Among the biggest beneficiaries of Govern For California, a network of local chapters — 'force mulipliers' — that amplifies its donors’ influence on legislative races, is Assemblymember Robert Rivas, who wants to become the next Assembly speaker.
Senate to Consider Bill to Give Fast Food Workers Power to Bargain with Industry
Push to pass a labor-sponsored bill is a key ‘Fight for $15’ priority and a potential organizing foothold in an industry where unionization has long been elusive.
Facebook Allowed Surge of Insurrection Threats Leading up to Jan. 6 Attack on Capitol
A ProPublica/Washington Post analysis of Facebook posts, internal company documents and interviews, provides the clearest evidence yet that the social media giant played a critical role in spreading lies that fomented the violence of Jan. 6.
Eviction Moratorium in California Likely To Be Extended Beyond June 30
The state’s eviction freeze will likely be extended past June 30, and lawmakers could finish haggling over details this week. The big issues include how long the extension will last and how much rent relief will cover.
Guest Column: Harsh Questions for the American Press
There are grave consequences to the press not being allowed in the CDC, FDA or other entities that impact the public.
Burgeoning California Child Care Union Secures Approval for Covid-19 Relief Funding
The state Senate budget committee approved disbursement of $144 million in federal funds to give child care providers some financial relief.
2020: The Lost Year
It’s been a millennium and a decade since two identical numbers divisible by 10 paired together in such a beautiful fashion.
Can ‘Fire Hardening’ Solve State’s Home Insurance Crisis?
Incentives for homeowners to mitigate wildfire risk would be a win-win for insurers and consumers. Creating one is the hard part.
PG&E Bankruptcy Deal Nears Crucial June 30 Deadline
Some critics are calling for specific changes in the plan, especially tighter rules for oversight of finances and safety upgrades.
Banks Agree to Coronavirus Mortgage Relief in Calif. Amid Push for Temporary Eviction Ban
The agreement does not eliminate debt for California homeowners. Instead, it gives them a 90-day grace period.
Ethics Complaints Filed Against Feinstein for Selling Stocks Before Coronavirus Crash
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein and three of her congressional colleagues face ethics complaints filed by nonpartisan watchdog Common Cause.
Legislators’ Charity Use Prompts Calls for Reform—But Not From Assembly Speaker Rendon
Anthony Rendon declined to comment on the investigation launched into Democratic Assemblyman Evan Low of Campbell.
VTA’s Contract Missteps Risk Derailing Diridon Station Project
Blunders in creating the West Coast’s biggest transportation hub suggest that local agencies had better step up their game.
