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5 tax measures are on the California ballot. Here’s how to make sense of them all

California voters haven’t had to make so many decisions about tax policy since 1994. It’s far more than just the wealth tax on Prop. 40.

October 5, 2026
Politics

Democrats want to change the rules for recall elections. Voters get their say with Prop. 5

Democrats want to change California’s recall process with Proposition 5. Here’s what it would do and why Republicans oppose it.

October 5, 2026
Technology

On AI, Newsom gives labor most of what it demanded

The governor signed AI regulations to limit how workers can be terminated, overridden, or surveilled by the technology.

October 4, 2026
Economy

Lyft to pay $272 million in record-breaking settlement over drivers’ compensation

Thousands of Lyft drivers will be eligible for payments from a $272 million settlement over reported violations of a California labor law.

October 4, 2026
Education

California colleges don’t have enough housing for students. Will these 4 new laws help?

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a package of bills to reduce barriers and incentivize building affordable student housing in California.

October 4, 2026
Politics

Would-be Pelosi successors debate who’s more progressive in San Francisco congressional race

Scott Wiener and Connie Chan clashed in their debate to replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress, sparring over AI, housing and labor support

October 4, 2026
California Wildfires

No single failure caused LA fires, report finds. Who fixes the system?

A 723-page review ordered by Gov. Gavin Newsom finds LAthe fires overwhelmed a system never designed for a wind-driven conflagration.

October 4, 2026
Investigations

Newsom vetoes bill to stop DMV from keeping money after sales of towed cars

The California Department of Motor Vehicles doesn’t have to let somoene know if it made money from the sale of their towed car.

October 3, 2026
Health

Doctors, insurers sue Newsom over health insurance premium increases

California doctors and health insurers sue over the MCO tax, alleging violations of a 2024 initiative and higher insurance premiums.

October 3, 2026
Health

Fact check: Could California lawmakers expand the billionaire tax to everyone?

Prop. 40 would write a billionaire tax into the California Constitution. Experts weigh legislature power and voter limits.

October 2, 2026

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