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California, U.S. lawmakers debate license plate reader technology

Police say the technology helps solve crime. Critics say the cameras surveil residents.

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California could soon end child marriage after years of debate

Before the new ban passed, California didn't even have a minimum age for marriage — unlike most other states.

Oakland resident Tomiquia Moss leads California housing agency

Oakland’s Tomiquia Moss appointed to lead California housing and homelessness agency

Newsom promised to help Californians build new careers. Now, the money is running out

Gov Gavin Newsom made job training and the creation of a master plan for career education part of his agenda. Now, key workforce initiatives may get no new funding.

Mia Bonta’s AB 801 Targets Racial Homeownership Gap

Mia Bonta’s AB 801 seeks greater lending transparency amid California’s racial homeownership divide.

Opinion: How Californians defended the Public Records Act

Public pressure stripped AB 1821 of its harshest threats to government transparency in California.

Opinion: California cutting support for local news when needed most

California lawmakers want to cut funds for local news at exactly the wrong time

Opinion: Corporations should disclose ties to slavery

Opinion: Corporations in California were enriched by slavery. They should tell the truth

Governor Newsom’s final ‘State of the State’ address

Gavin Newsom calls California 'policy blueprint,' emphasizes progress.

Homelessness dropping in California, but funding cuts may stop progress

A lack of federal funding could stall progress in reducing homelessness.