Bill Plunkett graduated from Michigan State with a bachelor's degree in journalism. He has worked for daily newspapers as a sportswriter since 1983, in Southern California since 1987 and at the ...

There are numerous types of bills introduced in the California Legislature each year, and an equal number of rules for how and when they are presented. In this week's Micheli Files, lobbyist and law ...

Gavin Newsom called the special session to oppose Trump, but questions remain his support for immigrants with criminal ...

Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin coauthored proposed legislation that aims to strengthen laws on looting, other matters during fires and other emergencies.

On Monday, Democrats in the state Assembly passed a bill sending an additional $25 ... Marc Berman of Palo Alto said he expected California to see a significant “return on investment” by ...

Assembly member Tasha Boerner introduced a bill to mandate internet service providers to make affordable plans available in ...

While legislators in the Democratic trifecta are trying to pass bills to "Trump-proof" the state, California Republican ... million special session bill Thursday, but Assembly lawmakers reportedly ...

SAN DIEGO — State lawmakers are moving fast to set boundaries on federal immigration enforcement in California. Last December, State Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) introduced Senate Bill 48.

SACRAMENTO, California — California ... But in the statehouse Monday, Assembly Democrats — even those from swing districts — spoke in favor of the litigation bill. They countered that ...

Assembly member Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) introduced a bill that would mandate internet service providers to make affordable plans available to California residents. The bill, AB 353 ...

Streamlining permitting for heat pumps is also critical to ensuring that California is able to meet the targets set by Gov. Gavin Newsom of installing 6 million heat pumps by 2030 and achieving carbon ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D ... would receive interest earned from insurance payouts. The bill, authored by state Assemblymember John Harabedian (D), intends to fix what the governor ...