*For more than two weeks now, members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) have been facing sharp criticisms from frustrated advocates and other Black Californians after the State ...

At least 10% of California's state legislature now openly identify as members of the LGBT community, as other states, such as Massachusetts and Oregon, see similar milestones.

Members of the California Assembly who don't provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination by next week would be suspended during the final days of this year's legislative session under a proposal ...

Monday is a historic day in the California State Legislature: The largest class of women legislators in the state’s history will be sworn in, bringing the total to 49% of its members being women ...

Of the 12 current or soon-to-be members of the California Legislature, eight were already part of its LGBTQ Caucus, including the leader of the Senate and three other senators whose terms run ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Legislature will look different this upcoming year with a third of state lawmakers turning over either because of term limits, new opportunities or resignations.

California – California is on track to be the first state in the nation with 10 percent LGBTQ+ representation in its legislature. Depending on the outcome of the state’s election races, some ...

California’s state Senate will be at least 50% women for the first time in history, and, depending on a few undecided races, could reach overall gender parity.

Wilson is legislative historian, political referee and confidant for the 80 members of the Assembly. Advice is offered in quick whispers on the Assembly floor or private meetings in his office ...

Only 10 years ago, California ranked sixth, with among the highest numbers of women in the legislature in the nation. It’s fallen behind, most likely due to term limits.

The California legislature isn’t big enough. That seems apparent on its face. Each state senator represents about 930,000 people -- far more than members of the U.S. House do.