California News · Aug 6, 2026
Mid-July Signings Put the Climate Bond Into Motion
Legislation signed July 16 included components of the water, wildfire, drought, and clean air bond, moving voter-approved money toward projects.
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California News · Jul 15, 2026
Cap-and-Invest Overhaul Reaches Its Final Regulatory Step
CARB submitted the finished rulemaking package to the Office of Administrative Law on July 14, with a decision due by August 25 under the statutory clock.
California News · Jun 22, 2026
Becerra and Hilton Advance to California's Governor Race
The June 2 top-two primary sent a Democrat and a Republican to the November ballot from a field of 61 candidates, with counting still finishing weeks later.
California News · May 30, 2026
Newsom's AI Executive Order Prepares Workers for Disruption
The May 21 order is the first of its kind in the nation, directing state agencies to plan for job displacement and business change driven by artificial intelligence.
California News · May 8, 2026
$70 Million Opens Up for Wildfire Prevention Projects
Governor Newsom announced the grant availability on May 7 during Wildfire Preparedness Week, targeting resilience work statewide before peak fire season.
California News · Apr 15, 2026
California's April Snow Survey Found Almost No Snow
A record-hot, dry March erased the Sierra snowpack, leaving the statewide reading at 18 percent of the April 1 average, per the Department of Water Resources.
California News · Mar 23, 2026
State Sends $44 Million to California Tribal Communities
Announced in March, the grant package funds tribal priorities from cultural preservation to community infrastructure, alongside a larger jobs program.
California News · Feb 28, 2026
CARB Advances Climate Disclosure Rule for Large Companies
The board's February 26 hearing moved California closer to requiring major corporations to report greenhouse gas emissions, with fees attached.
California News · Feb 6, 2026
Hundreds of New California Laws Took Effect January 1
Insulin copay caps, social media rules for minors, and transit-oriented housing breaks are among the measures now shaping daily life statewide.
California News · Jan 14, 2026
Newsom's Budget Plan Banks on a Refilled Rainy Day Fund
The governor's $194.6 million public safety ask and education commitments headline a January proposal that leans on reserves rebuilt after two lean years.