California’s push to reinstate net neutrality protections after the Trump administration revoked them has cleared a major legal hurdle — at least for now.

Story by Ben Adler.

(Photo: Larocomp [Public domain])

California childcare providers who receive state subsidies will be able to form a union under newly signed legislation by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Story by Ben Adler.

(Photo: At Lil Nancy's Primary Schoolhouse, teachers Yolanda Wilson (left) and Kyla Kinner - Penni Gladstone / CALmatters)

International tourism is a booming business for most nations, but a new report says foreign tourism to the United States has slumped 1.7 percent in the first half of 2019 – and blames a combination of the public statements and policies of President Donald Trump.

Story by Suzanne Potter – California News Service

(Photo: Tourism to the U.S. from Mexico and China are down this year - Scott S./Morguefile)

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

California is set to become the first state that allows student-athletes to make money from the use of their name and image.

Story by Scott Rodd.

(Photo: UCLA players celebrate during a game against the Arizona Wildcats at the Rose Bowl last year in Pasadena, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill paving the way for college athletes in the state to hire agents and sign endorsement deals - Victor Decolongon / Getty Images / via Cap Radio)

Environmental groups are slamming Gov. Newsom for vetoing a bill that would have enacted Obama-era environmental regulations into California law. He also signed a bill that reimposes a $1.7 billion tax on health insurance plans to pay for Medi-Cal.

Story by Ben Adler.

(Photo: California Gov. Gavin Newsom, shown after his State of the State address in February, has irked some environmentalist allies with his veto of Senate Bill 1 - Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press)

 Gov. Newsom has signed a package of bills on homelessness, including one that protects tenants who allow those at risk of homelessness to live at their apartment.

Story by Chris Nichols.

(Photo: Andrew Nixon – Capital Public Radio)

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Gov. Newsom has signed a package of bills on homelessness, including one that protects tenants who allow those at risk of homelessness to live at their apartment.

Story by Chris Nichols.

(Photo: Anthony Rodriguez, 48, is homeless and camps in North Sacramento - Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio)

The shooting of Stephon Clark sparked protests from the black community and groups that have alleged police brutality. Two new investigations recommended no action be taken against the officers.

Story by Bob Moffitt.

(Photo: This March 18, 2018 photo, courtesy of the family, shows Stephon Clark in the afternoon before he died in a hail of police gunfire in the backyard of his grandmother Sequita Thompson's home in Sacramento, Calif. - Family courtesy photo via AP)

  Monday, September 30, 2019

California’s building industry and Republican lawmakers say a prevailing wage bill on Gov. Newsom’s desk, if signed, could add significantly to the cost of housing in the state. Supporters say it would be a needed boost for worker pay.

Story by Chris Nichols.

(Photo: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio News)

San Joaquin County's district attorney launches criminal probe into advertising practices of e-cigarette giant Juul.

Story by Drew Sandsor.

(Photo courtesy of NPR)

The governor's actions include several measures that exempt certain projects from the state’s sweeping environmental review process known as CEQA.

Story by Ben Adler.

(Photo: AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli/Via Cap Radio)

Friday, September 27, 2019