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For most animal lovers, their dogs, cats or other four-legged critters are viewed as nothing less than valued members of the ...

Capitol Weekly and the University of California Student and Policy Center present A Post-Mortem of the 2026 Election, Thursday, November 5, 2026. Attend in person, or by Zoom. This program is your cha ...

Kelly Calkin heads Calkin Public Affairs, a Sacramento-based firm that advises some of the biggest names in California ...

Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.

The result is a clearer read on where an organization appears, how it is framed in contested territory, whether its position ...

The deadline for Gov. Gavin Newsom to address the hundreds of bills sent his way has come and gone. Here are a few tidbits from the bill signing period to note while we wait to see if the governor ...

The following provides commentary regarding the specific provisions of Article XVIII of the California Constitution, which deal with amending and revising the state Constitution. SEC. 1. The ...

California needs more water supply, and state and federal agencies should support, not impede, the projects that can provide ...

The iconic grizzly bear image can be seen across California, from the state flag and seal to souvenirs, college mascots and ...