Newsom slaps down tax hike proposal to close deficit
The Governor quickly knocked down a proposal to hike tax rates for California businesses.
Calif. Dems pitch corporate tax hike amid soaring budget deficit
California Democrats argue that a new corporate tax hike will stem the tide of a ballooning deficit.
New Calif. bill seeks to embrace pain treatment alternatives to opioids
A new bill seeks to promote alternatives to addictive prescription drugs in managing pain.
Changes to mortgage rules will see good borrowers pay more, risky borrowers pay less
A change by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is likely to anger borrowers with solid credit ratings and cash in an already tumultuous housing market.
After failed Newsom challenge, Larry Elder announces 2024 presidential bid
The conservative radio host has hinted about running for President since losing to Gov. Gavin Newsom in a hotly-contested recall two years ago.
Feds, Calif. boost Valley water supplies to 100 percent
Historic rainfall and snowpack have finally given way to full allocations for Valley farmers and communities.
Oakland A’s ink deal for 49 acres for Las Vegas stadium
The Oakland A's won't be in Oakland for long, the team announced.
Calif. anti-smoking groups avoid tobacco ban bill, citing hit to bottom line
While a California bill eventually banning all tobacco sales might have brought an end to the product, it also meant the end of cash for anti-smoking advocate groups, too.
Calif. Capitol building evacuated over “credible threat”
The decision to shutter the Capitol building forced a relocation of Thursday's session of the California State Senate.
Katie Porter’s Senate ambitions collide with hot temper, ‘hot potato’ incident
The fiery progressive lawmaker is being confronted with a wide array of reports of anger issues at work and home during her bid to succeed Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
