Can California save local media? Democracy is at stake
The upcoming election is a stark reminder of what California communities lose when local media outlets shrink or close. There…
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Opinion: Did the 1974 budget law make a difference? Especially for lawmakers
Fifty years ago, Congress tried to rein in deficits and fix the budget process—or, perhaps, lawmakers were simply trying to…
California minimum wage increases affect budget reality
To the editor: His article mentioning the state's decision to postpone a mandatory minimum wage increase for healthcare workers due…
Editorial: California Voters Still Can't Get Rid of Racist Anti-Housing Policy
This was supposed to be the year California voters would get the chance to right a historic wrong by repealing…
Editorial: Legislators, stop trying to evade your constituents
California lawmakers continue to try to evade the public. Since the end of the COVID emergency, they have introduced bill…
Clashes between legislators and protests mar the start of Taiwan's new government
Taipei, Taiwan – Thousands of people protest in front of parliament, legislators attack and beat each other inside: it is…
Amid accusations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, lawmaker takes aim at domestic violence
SACRAMENT- Billionaire music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs could be eligible to be prosecuted for allegedly abusing his girlfriend in Los…
Single-payer health care finds its destiny again amid California budget shortfall
SACRAMENT- The latest attempt to bring a single-payer healthcare system to California failed in the state Legislature on Thursday, undermined…
California has a huge budget deficit. Newsom and lawmakers say they plan to make a plan
With a budget deficit of at least $38 billion hanging over their heads, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders of…