Scott Wiener

The California environmental law known as CEQA can be used to block construction in developed areas. Gov. Gavin Newsom is supporting changes to encourage more housing.

California is experiencing unexpectedly shaky economic conditions, as health care costs rise and Trump's tariffs create ongoing uncertainty.

Gov. Gavin Newsom will seek to regulate prescription drug intermediaries, eight months after vetoing a similar bill.

Other efforts to reduce Californians' carbon footprint have cost consumers. A new auditor report notes a greenhouse gas reduction program has raised gasoline prices.

Ryan Matlock died of a fentanyl overdose after seeking addiction treatment. Today, his mother is urging lawmakers to get tougher on health insurance plans.

California Republicans are increasingly pushing Democrats on child sex crimes bills. The supermajority is growing more divided about it.

Two consecutive committee chairs getting overruled by their committee members signifies a growing rift among California Democrats about how to address the housing crisis.

California Senate Housing Committee Chair Aisha Wahab is a staunch progressive who is clashing with pro-development activists and other Democrats who want to build more, faster.

The Senate Judiciary Committee spiked a bill to let wildfire victims sue oil companies over climate change. Labor unions, not Big Oil, led the opposition.

Business groups and downtown associations say drinking later could revitalize nightlife and ease the 2 a.m. rush when bars shut down.