Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to freeze Medi-Cal enrollment for low-income immigrants without legal status and charge premiums, which could save the state more than $5 billion.

San Francisco Democrats Assemblymember Matt Haney and Sen. Scott Wiener are sponsoring a bill to allow some restaurants and bars in California to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and state holidays, in order to revitalize post-pandemic nightlife and draw more visitors and revenue.

By Emily Hoeven CalMatters Elaine Howle is stepping down at the end of 2021 after 21 years on the job. Her office has issued audits of a wide range of state agencies, including a series of highly critical reviews of California’s pandemic response and spending. In an interview with CalMatters,