Image by Phimprapha Kitaiamphaisan. California lawmakers are responsible for shaping mental health policy for millions — deciding how the state responds to crisis, expands treatment and addresses stigma. But when it comes to their own mental health, many say the reality is far less structured
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Image by Zhanna Hapanovich. AB 1776, otherwise known as the Competition and Opportunity in Markets for a Prosperous, Equitable and Transparent Economy (COMPETE) Act, seeks to expand the scope of California’s antitrust law to include the conduct of a single business to restrain trade.
Capitol Weekly Editor Rich Ehisen (L) with Randle Communications CEO Jeff Randle. Photo by Tim Foster, Capitol WeeklyCAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Jeff Randle has been one of the Capitol community’s go-to political campaign strategists for decades. He has been a top advisor on five gubernatorial campaigns as well as serving as deputy chief of staff to Gov. Pete Wilson from 1991-1998. This year his firm Randle Communications celebrates its 25th anniversary so we figured it was a great time to have him joins us to share his perspectives on this year’s gubernatorial races and perhaps to share a war story or two.
Neighborhood crime watch sign on a fenceOPINION – California has the opportunity to follow Richmond’s model, potentially leading to huge reductions in gun violence across the entire state. A bill called AB 2378 would create a statewide Office of Community Violence Intervention, installing a director to provide unprecedented support for violence intervention infrastructure and field needs.
Businessman hand using digital tablet working with laptop computer and smartphone in coworking space. Urban lifestyle with modern electronic devices. Internet of things and online app conceptsOPINION – For small businesses like mine, success often depends on reaching the right customers at the right time with the right deals. That makes data-informed promotions – like coupons for products left in customers’ online shopping carts, or special deals for customers we’d like to reengage – a critical part of our marketing strategy.
Image by Wallentine. Special interests, or as the California Secretary of State calls them “lobbyist employers,” paid lobbying firms more than $83.5 million to lobby state government in the first quarter of 2025, according to a Capitol Weekly analysis of lobbying firm reports.
Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.
Microphones in focus at business conference, corporate presentation, workshop, coaching training, news conference, company meeting, public or political event. Public speaking concept.OPINION – SB 707 is the most significant update to California’s Brown Act since 1953. Taking effect July 1, 2026, it guarantees the right to participate remotely in city council and county board meetings, a right that briefly flourished during the pandemic before being quietly rolled back.
Image by Drazen Zigic. Lawmakers have been talking about making California more affordable for two years now. We asked our panel of experts how they would you grade their efforts so far.