The largest union in California state government held a one-day strike, drawing thousands of workers off the job. It's pressing Gov. Gavin Newsom for raises.

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Nearly a third of local agencies running Central Valley levees have kept up “unacceptable” maintenance, some for years, and the state hasn’t stepped in. State water officials dispute the findings, ...

California state government's largest union is scheduled to strike this week. It could affect services at a number of offices that people visit every day, including the DMV.

If California voters approve it, Prop. 38 will direct $4 billion to one research institute. Only one institute currently qualifies for the money.

Everything you could possibly ever want to know about Prop 37, the weirdest measure on California’s 2026 ballot.

California is trying to block the Trump administration's voter lawsuit. Here’s what the attorney general said in a court ...

Federal prosecutors say 28 green card holders illegally registered or voted in California. Experts say voter fraud is exceedingly rare.

Republicans questioned elections before reforms made redistricting nonpartisan. Now they accuse California of letting noncitizens vote.