Californians can accept data centers if Big Tech plans transparently, benefits host communities and uses more clean energy, less fossil fuel.

California community colleges initially backed two bills to help them issue more bachelor’s degrees. Last-minute changes killed their support.

The state's new penalty framework could fine hospitals and insurers up to 125% of overspending, with enforcement starting as early as 2028.

Open AI's CEO claims data center water concerns don’t hold “up to scrutiny.” Artificial intelligence companies are fighting ...

California has lost jobs and its workforce. By many measures, it has some of the highest unemployment or underemployment rates in the country.

The contest recognizes innovative digital storytelling amongst major media outlets, international and independent news websites, and individuals telling stories online.

Gov. Newsom's late-session deal failed in the Legislature. It would have lessened liability for utilities whose equipment causes wildfires. A state Senate compromise never got a vote.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new carbon market rules threatened money for certain climate programs. He struck a deal to continue funding for transit and water projects.

California leaders pushed through a controversial last-minute deal to protect the major project from environmental lawsuits.

The proposed changes aim to allay schools’ apprehension about spending their arts money granted through an initiative voters passed in 2022.

Newsom backed off his plan to ease utilities' wildfire costs after Democratic lawmakers refused to shift the burden to ...

California lawmakers struck a deal to divert $125 million in climate funding to buy the former Golden Gate Fields track and turn it into a park ...