A new report from the Legislative Analyst’s Office projects that California will face a $18 billion budget deficit for the ...

When California took its first breath of statehood in 1850, the fledgling state had to quickly find a way to support itself, ...

Whether it be that all Californians surf, live by the beach or only vote blue, there are a lot of assumptions about residents of the Golden State. Yet a new report is challenging one of the most ...

California ranks near the top in tax rates but still has structural deficits in its budget. Legislators would rather tax more than cut costs.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has opposed new wealth taxes, but at least one of his potential successors endorsed the idea.

Sure, California is a high tax state. But it’s not the highest. A new study from WalletHub, which analyzes financial data, says California is nowhere near the top of the state and local tax rate ...

On Nov. 3, 2020, California voters approved Proposition 19, providing for intergenerational exclusions and base year value ...

Francesca Wander, Karen Jacques, and Mary Steinert join a protest in Sacramento in May 2024 against a $24 “utility tax” that was approved despite their protests by the California Public Utilities ...

Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email [email protected]. “Here’s the truth Republicans never ...

When you're living on a fixed income, every dollar matters. Retirees often find themselves looking harder at expenses they once overlooked, and taxes can quickly become one of the biggest line items.