Crime Was Once California's Biggest Political Issue. It's Made A Major Comeback

"State leaders have had years to address California’s crime and drug crises, yet little has been done to tackle the root causes."

Gavin Newsom Signs New Retail Theft Laws As Voters Weigh Even Tougher Penalties

Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking voters to reject a ballot measure that would impose even tougher penalties.

New CA Laws Target Smash-And-Grab Robberies, Car Thefts, Shoplifting

Democratic leaders seek to prove that they're tough enough on crime and convince voters to reject a ballot measure to increase sentencing.

Digital CA IDs Coming To Apple, Google Wallets: 5 Things To Know

Early adopters of California's "mDL" pilot program will soon be able to store a copy of their license or ID in popular digital wallets.

Billions More For California Housing? Why Some Construction Unions Aren't Sold Yet

California's most unaffordable region is set to vote on a record-breaking affordable housing bond.

TikTok, Brat And Kamala Harris: Will Newly Fired-Up Young Voters Flip Elections In California?

Democrats are trying to capitalize, counting on a surge at the polls to win key congressional races.

Trump's Tale Of Harrowing CA Helicopter Ride? Nope, Says Willie Brown

"You would have known if I had gone down on a helicopter with Trump," the Former Speaker of the California State Assembly said.

California Battles Onslaught Of Wildfires With Help From Mutual Aid: ‘More Resources Than Rest Of US Combined'

So many intense wildfires all at once require an intricate chess game for maneuvering firefighters and equipment around the U.S.

Dangerous Herbicide Used On California Crops Banned

The EPA issued a rare emergency order suspending all use immediately — the first such order in 40 years.

CA Risked Millions In Homelessness Funds Due To Poor Anti-Fraud Protections: Audit

A critical new federal audit calls out California for doing too little to prevent fraudulent spending of homelessness funds.

Energy Department Awards $2.2B To Strengthen The Electrical Grid

More than 100 miles of transmission line in California will be upgraded so that new renewable energy can be added quickly.

Texas Scores A Goal On California As Chevron Moves Headquarters To Houston

“It’s an embarrassment for California that we’ve lost so many global companies because of misguided policies."

A Soil Fungus That Can Kill Is On The Rise In California: What To Know About Valley Fever

About 80 Californians die every year after contracting Valley fever, a fungal disease that typically affects the lungs.

Park Fire Jeopardizing California Species: ‘This Species Could Blink Out'

The fire is moving into areas where salmon are waiting to spawn.

Toilet Paper And Flat Tires — The Strange Ways That Californians Ignite Wildfires

Californians trigger thousands of wildfires every year with poor choices and reckless behavior.

Newsom Set An Ambitious Goal To Launch 500,000 Californians Into New Careers. Many Are Firefighters

In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office.

Map: See How Much Of Where You Live Would Be Impacted By A Blaze The Size Of The Park Fire

The Park Fire just pushed California’s wildfire season into overdrive.

5 New CA Laws That Gov. Gavin Newsom Signed This Month

The governor recently took action on a slate of bills, signing off on two dozen and vetoing one. Here are the highlights.

Deep-Blue California Is A Piggy Bank For Kamala Harris — And Donald Trump

Kamala Harris is bringing back Democratic donors. Donald Trump is counting on V.P. pick JD Vance to raise money in Silicon Valley.

Fighting Wildfire With ‘Good Fire': California Must Return To Prescribed Burns: Opinion

Wildfires tear through California at a tremendous cost. One rancher recommends returning to the practice of prescribed burns.

Everyone Is Judging AI By These Tests. But Experts Say They're Close To Meaningless

Benchmarks used to rank AI models are several years old, and are often sourced from amateur websites.

Pelosi Endorses Harris As CA Democrats Rally Around One Of Their Own

California Democrats also praised Biden, who ended his campaign, as a transformative leader who put the needs of the country before his own.

California Democratic Delegates, With More Sway In Wild Election, Rally Behind Harris

Some California Democratic delegates quickly endorsed Harris on Sunday following President Joe Biden's announcement.

Schiff Calls On Biden To Drop Out, Citing 'Serious Concerns'

The ranking Democratic lawmaker and frontrunner in the California senate race said it was time for the president to "pass the torch."

California Needs A Million EV Charging Stations — But That's ‘Unlikely' And ‘Unrealistic'

Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet a target in less than 7 years, and then doubled to 2 million in 2035.

California's ‘Weak' Job Market Propped Up By Public Money As Private Sector Sheds Jobs

Private-sector jobs in California have declined since their post-pandemic peak, while public-sector employment has shown gains.

CA Has Just Approved A New Blueprint For Offshore Wind. The Massive Projects Will Cost Billions

Harnessing clean energy is a venture of unprecedented scope in California, bringing big changes to Humboldt and the Central Coast.

Gavin Newsom For President? Tallying Up His Assets And Liabilities

As Democrats have panicked over President Joe Biden's lackluster debate performance, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is the talk of the town.

‘Total System Breakdown': California Firefighters With PTSD Face A Workers' Comp Nightmare

Even when suicidal, California firefighters struggle to find medical help and navigate the workers' comp morass to pay for it.

Hundreds Of Deaths, Thousands Of Injuries, Billions Of Dollars: The Cost Of Extreme Heat In California

Heat waves have killed hundreds of Californians and cost billions of dollars in the past decade, according to a new report.

Forced Labor, Same-Sex Marriage, Shoplifting On CA's November Ballot

Voters will decide whether to approve billions of dollars for schools and climate programs and an increase in the state's minimum wage.

Retail Theft Fight Tests CA Dems' Stance Against Mass Incarceration

Democrats' reversal on a plan to place a crime-focused initiative on the November ballot highlights the struggle.

Newsom Touts His Support For Biden, Sidesteps Replacement Talk

Despite his name being bandied about to replace President Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket, Gov. Gavin Newsom acts as campaign surrogate.

CA Now Has Mandatory Water Conservation In Urban Areas: How Will The New Rules Affect Your Supplier?

The measures are substantially weaker than a previous proposal after an onslaught of criticism.

5 New CA Laws That Will Hit Your Pocketbook

From the junk fee ban to the Right to Repair Act, new laws in effect Monday can change how much we pay for everything from burgers to homes.

Ballot Measure Madness: How CA Lawmakers Are Scrambling The November List

In late deals with Gov. Newsom and legislative leaders, proponents are pulling measures off the Nov. 5 ballot.

‘Total System Breakdown': California Firefighters With PTSD Face A Workers' Comp Nightmare Search Results

Even when suicidal, California firefighters struggle to find medical help and navigate the workers' comp morass to pay for it. A 2021 an ...

These 42 California Dams Need Repairs. But Lawmakers Cut The Funds In Half

The dam repairs would store more water and protect the public, but legislators and the governor, facing a huge deficit, cut $50 million.

‘Automatic' Registration Would Boost California's Voter Rolls. What's The Downside?

Advocates say expanding voter registration will help more Black and Latino Californians have a say at the ballot box.

Could AI Reject Your Resume? CA Tries To Prevent A New Kind Of Discrimination

State regulators propose rules on evaluating workers and job applicants with AI.