Guest Perspectives New state AI laws that matter to you in 2026 By Andre Simmerman Jan 16, 2026 As we head into 2026, it already feels clear that 2025 will be remembered as a turning point: the year artificial intelligence became a regula…
State Featured Big Tech blocked state data center legislation By Alejandro Lazo CalMattersUpdated Jan 6, 2026 Tools that power artificial intelligence devour energy. But attempts to shield regular Californians from footing the bill in 2025 ended with a…
State Newsom cites 3 main reasons in his vetoes; Trump is one of them By Ryan Sabalow CalMatters Oct 27, 2025 Sen. Anna Caballero is one of California’s most influential lawmakers, since she is in charge of a committee that decides in secret to kill hu…
State Featured Food stamp info sharing halted By Phoebe Huss CalMatters Oct 18, 2025 A law that allowed the sharing of limitless amounts of personal data across the state to find people eligible for CalFresh was rescinded this week.
Local News San Mateo County Board of Education studies state funding formula By Ana Mata, Daily Journal staff Updated Oct 20, 2025 Stark discrepancies and inadequacies of funding for school districts throughout high-cost San Mateo County was studied by the county’s Board o…
Local News Featured Transit-focused sales tax measure advances By Alyse DiNapoli, Daily Journal staff Updated Dec 4, 2025 Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill authorizing a 2026 sales tax ballot measure to help dig Bay Area transit agencies out of their deficits.
State Featured Newsom signs controversial bill saying relatives can care for children whose parents are deported By Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Oct 14, 2025 Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed a bill allowing a broad range of relatives to step in as children’s caregivers if their parents are deporte…
State Featured Antisemitism bill awaits signature By Mallika Seshadri EdSource Sep 16, 2025 A bill to reduce antisemitism in California’s classrooms by creating a new, statewide Office of Civil Rights is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s …
Local News Featured Regional transit measure passes state legislature By Alyse DiNapoli, Daily Journal staff Updated Oct 14, 2025 A bill authorizing a sales tax ballot measure has passed the California Legislature, getting one step closer to going before voters in the 202…
Letters To Editor Major differences between redistricting in Texas and California Sep 15, 2025 Editor,
