Garvey, Schiff Clash On Abortion, Guns And Trump In Only One-On-One Debate

In their only TV face-off before Election Day, U.S. Senate contenders Steve Garvey and Adam Schiff also tussle over immigration.

‘I Would Have Been A Great Mom': California Finally Pays Reparations To Woman It Sterilized

California over decades sterilized thousands of people in state prisons, state-run homes and hospitals.

California extremely tardy with its annual financial report

According to new report by government finance watchdog

CA Drivers To Get Money In Gas-Gouging Settlement

People who bought gas between Feb. 20, 2015, and Nov. 10, 2015, in 10 California counties may be eligible for payment.

Newsom Vetoes Speeding Alerts In Cars, AI Bills, Menopause Coverage

Gov. Newsom has nixed a swath of bills that would have cracked down on private equity health care deals and protected some jobs from AI.

Newsom Vetoes AI 'Kill Switch', Safety Bill: What It Means

While the bill received support from Silicon Valley and Elon Musk, Newsom says the bills would give the public a false sense of security.

CA Sues Hospital For Allegedly Refusing To Perform Emergency Abortion

Anna Nusslock spoke at a news conference on Monday and said that she was turned away with towels and bucket "in case something happens."

Insurance To Cover IVF, Legacy Admissions Banned: 5 New CA Laws

Newsom has been busy signing bills left and right, enacting everything from more renter protections to a ban on legacy college admissions.

Another REAL ID Change Could Be Coming: What To Know In CA

Federal officials proposed a new rule that would allow for the REAL ID requirements to be implemented in phases. Here's the latest:

5 Bills Newsom Just Signed Target Medical Debt, Evictions, AI Porn

Newsom has signed a swath of new bills covering everything from lowering pet costs to financial protections for child influencers.

Only 1 In 5 California Community College Students Makes It To A University, Audit Says

Community colleges are designed to help students get an associate degree and transfer to a four-year university.

Ex-Dodger Faces A Progressive Favorite In CA Senate Race: What To Know

Steve Garvey is going to bat for the Republican Party in California, but Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff continues to a hold a lead in the polls.

CA Proposition 33: The Rent Control Expansion Measure

Proponents say opening up rent control to more homes would ease the state's housing crisis. Opponents say it would just make things worse.

CA Proposition 35: The Permanent Managed Care Tax For Medi-Cal Funds

Prop. 35 would make permanent a tax on health insurance companies and require that the revenue be spent on Medi-Cal care.

CA Proposition 34: The Mandate On Healthcare Profit Spending

Proposition 34 would require certain low-income health providers to spend 98% of their pharmaceutical profits on "direct patient care."

CA Proposition 32: California's Minimum Wage Hike Measure Explained

A ballot measure seeks to raise the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour by 2026, with inflation-based increases each year after that.

CA Proposition 4: The $10B Climate Bond Measure Explained

Proposition 4 would issue $10 billion in bonds for various climate and environmental projects.

CA Proposition 5: California's Measure To Make It Easier To Pass Bonds

Proposition 5 would lower the voter approval threshold for local bond measures that fund affordable housing and infrastructure projects.

CA Proposition 6: The Amendment To End Forced Prison Labor

Proposition 6 would amend the state Constitution to ban involuntary servitude, which is currently permitted as punishment for crime.

CA Proposition 2: $10B Bond Measure To Build Schools Explained

Voters will decide whether to approve $10 billion in new borrowing for public school construction and renovations.

CA's Ban On 'Intoxicating' Hemp THC Products Just Took Effect

Newsom's controversial ban wipes out a popular category in the state's cannabis market, but he says such products are dangerous for youth.

Newsom Signs Law Banning Plastic Bags At Grocery Stores

The law will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

California Drivers Can Get Mobile Licenses On Their IPhones — But They Need Physical Ones Too

California is the seventh U.S. state to adopt mobile driver's licenses for iPhones, part of a growing push by businesses and governments.

California's Cap On Health Care Costs Is The Nation's Strongest. But Will Patients Notice?

California's new cap on health care cost increases is regarded as the most aggressive in the nation.

‘Unlawful Regulation': State Suffers Big Setback In Water Lawsuit Filed By Growers

A judge slaps the state with an injunction, saying the water board overstepped its authority in Kings County.

California's Homeless Population Grew Again This Year, Especially In These Counties

Homelessness increased again in California this year. But experts are raising questions about the data.

California College Students Want More Online Courses, But Can They Catch Up To In-Class Peers?

The number of students taking college courses online has grown, particularly at the California Community Colleges.

No Sleeping Bags, Keep Moving: CA Cities Increase Crackdown On Homeless Encampments

More than two-dozen California cities passed, strengthened or are considering ordinances that penalize people for sleeping outside.

More Extreme Heat + More People = Danger In These California Cities. ‘Will It Get As Hot As Death Valley?'

Inland communities with big population booms will experience the most extreme heat days under climate change projections.

Convicted Rapist Andrew Luster Granted Parole Before California Lawmakers Close Loophole

He was convicted of drugging three women, raping them and videotaping the assaults.

California Schools Release A Blizzard Of Data, And That's Why Parents Can't Make Sense Of It

Information about how the state's K-12 students are performing is located on several sites and is difficult to understand.

California Democrats Strike Back Against Local Conservatives On LGBTQ Rights, Abortion

Some California communities are resisting progressive policies from Sacramento. Democrats in the Legislature respond with new bills.

California's Economy Lags Behind Other States, Here's Why It's So Sluggish

"California’s biggest problems...are the unintended consequences of policy choices made over the past decade."

Is CA's $20 Fast Food Minimum Wage Making The Lives Of Workers Better?

Six months after the $20 wage took effect there’s a new debate in political, media and academic circles over its impact.

From Inmate Release To Immigrant Home-Buying Aid, CA Bills Spur Fireworks

Some Democrats are pushing bills that could put their colleagues on the hot seat in an election year.

100 Percent SB 1383 Procurement Mandate Coming January 1, 2025

CalRecycle estimates an additional 20 to 25 million tons of organic waste must be processed into compost, mulch or biogas.

Californians: Your Rent May Go Up Because Of Rising Insurance Rates

The state's landlords see rising insurance costs, so they say they're going to have to raise rents.

California Democrats Tasked With Flipping The House

Party leaders at the Democratic convention in Chicago send a clear message to California delegates: She needs a Democratic Congress.

As Inflation Keeps Hitting Pocketbooks, California Politicians Scramble To Respond

In California, “Food prices are up 27% compared to April 2019, and gasoline is up 29%,” according to a May report.

Californians Will Vote On A $18 Minimum Wage. Workers Already Want $25 And More

Proposition 32 to increase the minimum wage from $16 isn't as far-reaching as when it was first proposed.