The Capitol’s generational evolution

Codifying canons

Image by seb_ra via iStock.

by CHRIS MICHELI posted 10.22.2026

Unlike some states that have a robust, codified “Code Construction Act,” California spreads its interpretive rules across random segments of a number of the 29 Codes, including the Civil Code and Code of Civil Procedure, as well as decades of judicial precedent.

California is building financial foundations for youth — other states should follow

Image by Sean Zheng Lim, iStock Images.

by FIONA MA posted 10.22.2026

CalKIDS is the nation’s largest children’s development account program, designed to support college and career training.

Unchecked prosecutorial power, expanding parole — why crime victims need a voice

Image by Pranithan Chorruangsak, iStock Images.

by RON MATTHIAS posted 10.21.2026

California law declares that “for every wrong there is a remedy.” That’s not true for crime victims.

Eloy Oakley: Postsecondary education is a key to building California’s economy

by CAPITOL WEEKLY STAFF posted 10.19.2026

CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Our guest today is Eloy Oakley, the President of the College Futures Foundation. He earlier served as Chancellor of California’s Community Colleges and was on the Board of Regents for the University of California. Oakley himself is a community college success story – he attended Golden West College before transferring to UC Irvine where he earned a BA and MBA. He argues that postsecondary attainment isn’t just an education issue, it’s an economic one. The research backs him up: studies suggest that California could unlock trillions of dollars in long-term economic gains by better developing the talent that’s already here.

Old warriors gather and bury hatchets, not in one another

Pete Wilson and Jim Costa. Photo by Dan Morain.

by DAN MORAIN posted 10.16.2026

In the gauzy passage of years, politicians who once fought bitterly spoke of respect for the loyal opposition, and mostly meant it.

Latino voters may be the key to ballot measure battles

Image by Alan Mazzocco, iStock Images.

by DANIEL ALEGRE posted 10.20.2026

Latino voters have the potential to shape the outcome of ballot measures, yet many are approaching Election Day with limited information about their choices.

Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.