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The laws follow CalMatters investigations into failures in the state’s public-defense system.

Cal Fire firefighters tend to earn less money than their counterparts in city fire departments. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law meant to narrow the gap.

Sen. Tom Umberg’s law adds rules to cover methyl methacrylate, an explosive chemical; existing sites including GKN are exempt. CalMatters reported that the state’s accidental release program has long left explosive chemicals out.

A new law will give incarcerated firefighters a leg up when applying to entry-level jobs with Cal Fire. ‘Hard-earned experience counts,” one advocate said.

California has poured billions into childcare and preschool subsidies for low-income families, but extending those benefits to every family would be complicated.

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton say they’re mindful of voters’ worries about healthcare costs, but their plans don’t have much detail.

Perkins operations have helped resolve some of California’s toughest cases. Despite recent scrutiny, they remain valuable and effective when done correctly.

Fourteen propositions are on the November ballot, and whether you think that’s a few too many, it’s still important for you to know how you’ll vote. We’re here to help with a tool that we hope is as fun as it is informative: Quizzes. I chatted with Shelly Tan, a graphics reporter and illustrator on…

A new California law prohibits people from selling concert and sports tickets that they don’t own. The measure pitted Live Nation against Stubhub as it moved through the Legislature.

Some California gun owners view a new law requiring people to take a four-hour safety class as a kind of tax on firearm ownership. It’s one of 10 gun safety measures Gov. Newsom signed into law on Saturday.