CalPERS

After several dismal years, state employees’ pension system reports a 21% annual investment gain, giving it 82% of assets needed to cover long-term debts, up from 71%.

The unvaccinated

University of California announces all students, faculty and staff must be vaccinated to return to its 10 campuses this fall. Are other employers far behind?

Gavin Newsom

With one month until Californians begin voting in the recall election, COVID cases — and unpopular mask rules — begin rising again. He couldn’t lose, could he?