State legislators are leaning toward a hybrid plan on pension reform, one that differs from Gov. Brown’s proposal. And there’s a tussle brewing over vehicle history reports, such as CarFax.

The legacy of California’s disbanded redevelopment agencies is a pot of cash, and the wrangling over what should be done with that money  is heating up. Also, a heads-up on some state income  tax changes that could affect your filing this month.

Money and politics occupy today’s California Update, with one story about the legislative process, the other about educational spending...sort of.

Continuing a 20-year trend, teen birth rates in California are continuing to decrease. But pay for University of California campus presidents is moving in the opposite direction.