California’s Assembly budget chair said the budget process had been “a painful and at times, agonizing, process.” ...

California’s Democratic leaders rejected a slew of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed cuts to programs in their budget agreement released Monday, and postponed several more. The Legislature and governor are ...

California lawmakers voiced their concerns and support as they reviewed a revised budget proposal that includes cuts to Medi-Cal access for undocumented residents.

California Democratic leaders in the state Senate decided on a new leader Monday, electing state Sen. Monique Limón, D-Goleta, to take the role of Senate President Pro Tempore in early 2026. She will ...

Despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s opposition, lawmakers in California’s Capitol want to fund Proposition 36, the voter-approved theft and drug treatment measure. Supporters of the proposition have for ...

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KQED’s mission is to serve those whose curiosity pushes them to achieve their full potential, “everyone who wants to be more,” and James “Jim” Boyce was one of those individuals. His many interests ...

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