Senior Politics Editor

Annie Gaus

Supporters of two state bills, SB 43 and SB 363, say they would reform and modernize California’s conservatorship laws. 

Updates as San Francisco Police Department holds a press conference on the stabbing death of Cash App creator Bob Lee.

Californians will vote next month on a new multibillion dollar plan to build supportive housing for people who are mentally ill.

The city estimates that buying a facility with 65 beds for mentally ill patients would cost $25 million. Operating it would cost millions more.

The Bakersfield Republican again fell short of a majority as MAGA opposition defected to Florida Republican Byron Donalds.