CalMatters

The state is a national leader in labor law, experts say, but its agency enforcing wage theft rules in California still struggles to staff up.

Here’s who is eligible for a 2022 gas rebate, how you will get it, when and how much you should expect.

Say hello to the top political office in the state. California Governor Gavin Newson, a Democrat, is running for reelection against Republican Brian Dahle.

Alex Padilla (D), who was appointed to Kamala Harris' seat when she became vice president, faces Mark Meuser (R) twice on the Nov. 8 ballot.

There are 17 congressional districts covering L.A. County alone, each with its own representative serving in Washington D.C.

The lieutenant governors serves as second in command. What else do they do? Sometimes even they aren't sure. Incumbent Eleni Kounalakis is running against Republican Angela Underwood Jacobs.

Last year, the state legislature eliminated single-family zoning and created a reparations task force. There are 24 Assembly seats up for grabs in L.A. County on the Nov. 8 ballot.

The insurance commissioner’s job is to make sure insurance companies treat consumers fairly. Incumbent Ricardo Lara, a Democrat, is running for reelection against Republican Robert Howell.

Imperial Valley farmers and Southern California cities would get 9% less water from the river starting next year.

The bill increases leave payments to 90% of paychecks for lower-income workers in 2025, so more of them can afford time off for maternity leave or to care for ill family members.

A new law will encourage California school districts to work with local Native American tribes to develop history lessons for students. For too long, students and tribal leaders say, schools have lacked an in-depth and accurate history curriculum that addresses their culture.

The governor said while he supports reform of the practice, he called the bill that came to his desk "overly broad."