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The Legislative Analyst’s Office says 10% of California workers make no more than the $16 minimum wage and many can't afford housing.

The Legislature may grant a reprieve for students caught in the federal financial aid fiasco by extending the application deadline.

On March 12 — a week after primary day — opponents of Proposition 1 waved the white flag , conceding that Gov. Gavin Newsom's mental health ballot measure would likely pass.

More people are dying in California jails than they did before the pandemic, and it's not because of COVID-19.

Democratic legislators disagree how a bill to reduce shoplifting would affect Black and Brown Californians.

It's a battle over millions in gamblers' money that pits some of the most influential Native American tribes in California against card rooms that also spend lavishly to curry favor with politicians.

California's higher minimum wage for fast food workers kicks in Monday. But which restaurants have to follow the law is still a moving target.

Democratic lawmakers are debating how a bill to reduce retail theft would affect Black and Brown Californians. While some say it would unfairly target shoppers, others say jobs are at stake.

California's Legislature returns today from a weeklong break with lots to do and not a ton of time.