CalMatters

The bill would require oil refineries to maintain additional inventory that they can draw from during maintenance periods to sustain a steady supply for drivers.

An estimated 1 in 5 schools has no air conditioning and another 10% need repair.

Homeless service providers are scaling back and taking out loans as they wait for late payments from the government.

The slowdown comes as the governor lauds his record as tough on oil companies. His administration requested several more years to force companies to detect and fix leaks.

A bill vetoed by the governor would have increased the number of classes part-time community college faculty can teach at a single campus. Part-timers often have to commute between multiple campuses to make ends meet.

In 2021 California schools got $13.5 billion in pandemic relief grants. About $1.8 billion remains unspent.

The governor blocks a sizable chunk of bills passed by the Legislature. He cites a few common reasons why they shouldn’t become law in California.

Gov. Gavin Newsom lowered the guaranteed amount of funding for K-12 schools in this year’s budget. The California School Boards Association filed a lawsuit, saying the change is unconstitutional.

Cal State officials are projecting a 2025-26 budget hole of about $400 million to $800 million. They are warning of layoffs and academic cuts.

Tenant advocates say giving renters 10 days to respond to eviction notices, up from 5, will help those who live in rural areas and have trouble finding legal help. Some landlords argue it will increase their costs.

About 4 in 10 Californians are believed to be carrying medical debt, which can harm their chances of landing a mortgage or an apartment if it shows up on credit reports.

The change has set new rules for when young athletes can play and practice in high temperatures, affecting schools and teams across the state.