CalMatters

A new California law creates a Black-Serving Institution designation for colleges and universities that excel in supporting student success.

Career and technical education has strong bipartisan support. But some education experts fear its growth may come at the expense of college preparation programs.

A bill would give county election offices more resources and guidance to speed up the notoriously slow vote count in California. State legislators take the oath office before the results are certified.

After utility equipment sparked tragic wildfires, PG&E, SCE and SDG&E received state approval to collect $27 billion from ratepayers.

California and federal prosecutors have accused software company RealPage of enriching itself ”at the expense of renters who pay inflated prices.”

Gov. Newsom wants the California Legislature to prepare for the Trump administration, but its leaders also say they heard voters’ message on lowering the cost of living.

Birth centers are midwife-run facilities that deliver babies outside of hospitals. They have struggled to stay in business in part because of strict state licensing requirements.

California Republicans could take three Legislative seats from Democrats with diverse candidates, signaling potential voter shifts amid frustration with high costs and policies.

Many California cities offer their homeless residents one-way bus tickets to other places.

Most ships discharging ballast water into California waters are inspected, but state officials have tested the water of only 16 ships.

The company and two of its officials were charged with wage and tax violations in Riverside, San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is urgently preparing to protect reproductive rights from the incoming Trump administration.