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.
A supermajority of Democrats and emboldened Republicans returned to the Capitol this week — at odds over the cost of living, the Trump presidency, state spending, tech innovations and reparations for descendants of people once enslaved.
A new California law that goes into effect Jan. 1 will prohibit state-chartered banks from charging fees for withdrawals that are instantaneously declined.
In addition to money Google spent lobbying the Legislature and governor from July through September during a media bill fight, it also showered elected officials with $107,500 in campaign cash on one day in September.