A bill would let state legislators, who say they fear for their safety, shield their property holdings from disclosure forms. But critics say that could conceal potential conflicts of interest.
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How Long Will CA Lawmakers Let Tech Firms Make Them Look Like Fools?
Lawmakers in California and elsewhere can no longer take the tech industry's word when their armies of lobbyists make the case that they police themselves and shouldn't be held accountable.
SJ Police Chief Mata Retires to Take Job with DA
The city praised Anthony Mata for his 28 years of service with the city, listing as his accomplishments the department’s first strategic plan, increased diversity through the sworn officer ranks and managing police reform initiatives.
2023: New CA Lawmakers Learned Hard-Won Lessons
First-termers made the state Legislature the most diverse ever and racked up some policy wins for their constituents. But they also ran into a bill and budget process that wasn’t always transparent.
Madison Nguyen: It’s Time for Accountability
I am concerned about how we, as a city and county, are spending our taxpayers’ funds to address the homelessness crisis.
SJ Police Chief Announces Resignation of Officer Who Sent Racist Texts After Shooting Bystander in 2022
Police Chief Anthony Mata said after Internal Affairs investigators early last week discovered racist text messages sent by Officer Mark McNamara, the officer resigned and would not be charged in connection with the 2022 shooting of young Black man, who recovered and has sued the city.
With Trump’s Keynote Speech Friday, California Republicans Face Moment of Truth
The state GOP is doubling down on its support for Donald Trump, inviting him to be its keynote speaker and adding rules for the March 2024 primary that make it possible for him to sweep all national convention delegates.
California Sues ‘Crisis Pregnancy’ Centers over ‘Abortion Pill Reversal’ Claims
Several anti-abortion centers are advertising what they say is an abortion pill reversal. California Attorney General Rob Bonta calls the claims false advertising that mislead vulnerable patients.
To Keep Home Insurers in California, State Regulars Say Rates Will Have to Increase
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara unveiled a plan to shore up the California insurance market for homeowners, in which insurers would return to wildfire zones, but would have an easier path to rate increases.
Former CSU Fullerton President Named New CSU Chancellor
Mildred García confronts a budget shortfall, declining enrollment and complaints about how Cal State officials have handled sexual misconduct allegations.
California May Force Large Businesses to Disclose Climate Impacts
Corporate reports would reveal top polluters and climate-related financial risks. But companies warn about faulty data and a “gold-plated exercise” if the two bills become law.
Op-Ed: CA Budget Includes Goodies for Special Interests
As a final California state budget is being negotiated, special interest goodies are being written into it and the dozens of related “trailer bills” that follow.
Four Things California Can Do as Home Insurers Retreat
After California’s largest home insurance provider said it wouldn’t issue new policies, consumer and insurance industry groups have ideas for what they’d like to see California do.
Union Contracts Are Unfinished Business for San Jose, as Budget Decisions Loom
The city this week announced with enthusiasm tentative agreements with three bargaining units, but the unions representing police dispatchers, building inspectors and park rangers account for a little more than just 7% of the contracts that end June 30.
California Mom Asks Police to Drop Review of Son’s Death
A 2021 state law took investigations into California police shootings out of the hands of local cops. Now, some families say the new system is agonizing in its own way.
Law that Requires Legislators To Reveal Who Pays for Their Travel Is Mostly Ignored
A 2015 law to bring more transparency to paid trips for California legislators has led to only two disclosure forms being filed by the sponsoring groups.
