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They fought wildfires while serving time. A new law gives them a shot at Cal Fire jobs
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.
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Video: September 28, 2026, Economic and Housing Market Outlook
The September 28, 2026 Housing Market Outlook video gives you the info you need to know to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, renter, or industry professional.
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Other states are rolling out free childcare for all families. Why not California?
California has poured billions into childcare and preschool subsidies for low-income families, but extending those benefits to every family would be complicated.
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What will California’s next governor do about healthcare? Here are Becerra and Hilton’s plans
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.
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Undercover jailhouse stings have value. California shouldn’t abandon them
Perkins operations have helped resolve some of California’s toughest cases. Despite recent scrutiny, they remain valuable and effective when done correctly.
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How to decide on your 14 CA ballot measures? Take our quizzes
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…
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Newsom signs law targeting expensive ‘ghost tickets’ to concerts and sporting events
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.
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Newsom signs new gun control laws, including one requiring owners to take a 4-hour class
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.
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Newsom signs 4 new California DUI laws. Advocates want more next session
A CalMatters investigation has found the state has some of the weakest DUI laws in the nation.
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Aseguradoras dicen que están empezando a emitir nuevas pólizas de seguro de viviendas en California, pero ¿cuántas?
This article is also available in English. Read it here. Las compañías de seguros están comenzando a emitir nuevas pólizas en California después de años de reticencia debido al creciente riesgo de incendios forestales. El Departamento de Seguros del estado afirma que esto significa que las nuevas regulaciones del comisionado saliente Ricardo Lara, destinadas a…








