Sameea Kamal

Candidates who want to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom are required to submit tax returns to get on the ballot. Here are some takeaways.

‘It’s cruel that we are dangling something unattainable if you can’t afford it’

Many lower-paid workers can’t take advantage of California’s family leave, even though money for the program gets taken from their paychecks.

California was the first state to offer paid leave to parents and caregivers. But many lower-paid workers can’t take advantage, even though money for the program gets taken from their paychecks.

A invoice goals to create new guidelines for California’s principally unregulated debt settlement business. AB 1405, anticipated to move by Senate committees, comes at a time when the business expects to see a 75% improve in account enrollment. Before the pandemic, Graciela Gomez relied on two jobs …

Newsom and legislative leaders reach a budget deal to help residents recover from the pandemic that could also help governor defeat recall.

A state effort to create green jobs after the Great Recession fell short. Will new California job training programs do any better?

Legislators want to spend $650 million a year to continue free meals for all students. The proposal will be decided in budget talks.

How are unemployed Californians getting by without that that extra $600 weekly boost? Making candy and emptying out 401(k)s.

Coronavirus will change the way Muslims observe the Eid holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. Here are safe ways to celebrate.

Center for Public Integrity’s 1992 report detailed Manafort’s early influence

After an investigation by the Center for Public Integrity and NPR into conflicts of interest in Medicaid decisions about drugs, Arizona’s governor added new transparency rules.

Senator’s report cites Center for Public Integrity/AP series on how drug companies relied on allied patient advocacy groups to help fight state opioid limits

Trump signs sanctions bill against Russia as relations worsen  Los Angeles Times

Everything President Trump has tweeted (and what it was about)  Los Angeles Times

Professional fundraisers keep $9 out of every $10 generated by Virginia outfit that’s now entering politics

Here’s our look at the Trump administration and the rest of Washington: After the attack in New York that killed 8, Trump calls for merit-based immigration Trump spokeswoman dismisses Russia-related indictments: “Nothing to do with” the president Special counsel’s inquiry yields first guilty plea,…

The death toll from the fires has hit 41, and officials believe that number will rise as searchers make their way through the neighborhoods in Santa Rosa that burned down as well as mountain communities across wine country.What you need to know:Officials said Monday they are making good progress on…

U.S. orders Russia to close diplomatic offices in three cities  Los Angeles Times

Arts & Entertainment | anchoragepress.com  Anchorage Press