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Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and employees plan to walk off the job on Tuesday over wage and staffing level concerns that they say have been unaddressed as the healthcare organization’s operations expand. The walkout, which is expected to last five days, could bring disruptions to dozens...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has vetoed three bills...

Homeowners are now safe from home equity theft after AB 418 closed a loophole that let counties keep profits from tax foreclosures.

In 2023, California passed a law requiring a $20 per hour minimum wage for all fast-food restaurants with more than 60 locations nationwide. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom portrayed the union-supported law as pro-worker, saying it moved the state "one step closer to fairer wages." Other California politicians...

CALIFORNIA — Beginning November 1, 2025, California food assistance recipients will see new eligibility rules take effect under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBB).

"This is coming from a place of understanding." Native American tribe takes control of massive tract of land as part of innovative program: 'A restoration of identity' first appeared on The Cool Down .

Pilot Chad Millward worked for the highway patrol for almost three decades and helped save over 40 people during the Atlas Fire in 2017

At 61, Alexander Remus has pared his life down to the essentials. He lives on a modest pension, avoids restaurants, and allows himself just one visit to a movie theater a month “to stay sane.” Even his prescriptions for a chronic health condition aren’t guaranteed — some months, he skips doses to stretch his budget.

California has many fried chicken spots that don’t get enough attention. Local restaurants in cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco serve crispy, juicy fried chicken made with care and simple, honest ingredients. These places focus on delivering great flavor without the fuss. Fans keep coming back for the...

Using sidewalks and parking lot started as a way to help restaurants during the pandemic. Two news laws aim to help a still-struggling industry.