California Employers Have No Duty To Protect Workers' Families From COVID, Court Rules

A Bay Area woman sued her husband's employer after she became infected with COVID-19, but she isn't owed worker's comp: CA Supreme Court.

Biden’s Biggest Problem is RFK, Jr.

RFKJr Could Take Down the Mentally Challenged President

Kingmaker California? US House Control Could Hinge On CA Races

The narrowly divided chamber will be in play next year, and contested California districts will be critical in deciding the power balance.

Gov. Gavin Newsom's Climate Agenda Highlights Tensions With Environmental Groups

In the early days of Newsom's second term in office, some of his loudest criticism has come from inside the proverbial house.

New California Bacon Law Takes Effect

Bacon and other pig products sold in California must meet a humane requirement under a law that went into effect Sunday.

Cal State Proposes Regular Tuition Hikes To Forestall Budget Gap

Breaking from over a decade of traditionally not raising tuition for its students, Cal State leaders propose annual increases.

CA's Historic Work On Black Reparations Moves To The Legislature

The panel issued more than 100 recommendations, but legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom must agree on money to be paid or policy changes.

Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Struck Down For CA Borrowers

The Supreme Court decision squashed any hope borrowers in California had of seeing their federal loan balances reduced or wiped out.

Silicon Valley Exec Joins Race For Feinstein's Seat

The former Google exec joins a slate of legislators and an attorney vying for the retiring California senator's seat.

California's COVID Unemployment Reckoning Goes National

How technical and political failures combined to block payments to workers while enabling fraud.

‘Down To Our Last Dimes': State Workers Say California Paychecks No Longer Cover The Bills

State workers say their lower than private sector salaries were offset by pensions, better benefits, job security. Is it still worth it?

When Will The Legislature Vote On CA Reparations?

Economists estimate eligible Black residents may be owed a total of more than $800 billion for decades of over-policing and discrimination.

Four Things California Can Do As Home Insurers Retreat

After California's largest home insurance provider said it wouldn't issue new policies, consumer and industry groups debate responses.

Rents Soared 151%. Under California's New Law, Tenants Are Getting A Refund

Tenants complained about steep rent increases from their landlord. Now, 20 of them will get a refund under a CA rent control law.

California Ranchers Intentionally Violated An Emergency Water Order. Now Lawmakers Want To Triple The Fines

The legislation would expand California’s authority to fine water scofflaws who keep pumping.

Newsom Pushes Constitutional Amendment To Tighten Gun Access

Amid the 2024 election and entrenched resistance to gun restrictions among politicians in many states, the amendment seems unlikely.

CA Threatens DeSantis With Kidnapping Charges Over Migrant Flights

After dozens of migrants were flown by charter to Sacramento, California's governor directed Florida's to the CA penal code on kidnapping.

Facing Sweltering Summers, Newsom Floats Plan For State To Buy Energy

Summer is when California comes close to running out of power, especially in the early evenings when electricity from solar isn't abundant.

California Private Colleges Fear Affirmative Action Ban As Supreme Court Prepares To Rule

A conservative Supreme Court is expected to rule this summer in favor of ending or restricting affirmative action in college admissions.

Welfare: As US Tightens Work Rules, California Considers Loosening Them

State lawmakers want to loosen CalWORKs job requirements so people keep cash benefits. Congress' debt limit deal could curb that.

CA Part Of Landmark Drought Deal To Use Less Colorado River Water

Arizona, California and Nevada on Monday proposed a plan to significantly reduce their water use from the drought-stricken Colorado River.

White House Vows Aid To Reduce Homelessness In CA

The state of California plus five major cities will get funding Biden administration's larger goal to reduce homelessness 25% by 2025.

Lawmakers Block Bill Making Oil Companies Liable For Health Problems

CA Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Anthony Portantino, a Burbank Democrat, faces criticism for shelving the bill.

Gavin Newsom Wants To Make It Easier To Build Roads, Dams And More. What's In His Plan?

Gov. Gavin Newsom's CEQA-reform plan would adjust an environmental law known for stalling housing, dams and other projects. Environmenta ...

How Free Trips For California Legislators Lead To Bills

Members of the California Legislature took nearly $1 million worth of trips sponsored by interest groups in 2022.

CA Conserved 631K Acres In One Year, Newsom Says

California added nearly 1,000 square miles of conservation areas over the last year and is on a mission to preserve much more by 2030.

CA Cities Where Inflation Is Rising Most, Least

A new report by WalletHub compares inflation rates among California metro areas and U.S. cities. Plus, see what the experts had to say.

$31.5B Budget Deficit: Newsom's Plan To Erase Red Ink

As CA deficit balloons, governor says his plan protects investments in climate, economic development, education, health care and housing.

Mangoes And Agave In The Central Valley? CA Farmers Try New Crops To Cope With Climate Change

The future of farming in California is changing as the planet warms, altering the rain and heat patterns that guide which crops are grown.

What Title 42's End Means For California

Title 42, the pandemic policy used to turn away asylum seekers at the border, is ending and an influx of asylum seekers is expected.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein To Return To Senate

The senator is returning to Washington after missing nearly three months due to an illness, a spokesperson confirmed Tuesday.

Reparations Panel Recommends Possible Millions For Eligible Black Californians

Nearly 80 percent of California’s Black residents would be eligible for the proposed payments, amounting to hundreds of millions in total.

California Reparations Panel OKs State Apology, Payments

A hefty list of proposals now go to state lawmakers to consider for reparations legislation.

CA Reparations Task Force To Recommend ‘Down Payments' For Slavery, Racism

Some lifelong Black Californians could get more than $1 million in reparations under a plan being considered by a task force Saturday.

Is California Ready For This Year's Wildfires? Governor Gavin Newsom Says Yes

A 20-year strategy to restore forest health and boost wildfire resilience to improve 1 million acres of wildlands and forest through 2025.

Merced Traffic Stops Lead To Seizure Of Fentany, Methamphetamine, 7 Arrests

Two days later, 15 pounds of fentanyl was located in the rear passenger floorboard during another K-9 CHP stop.

Is Elk Grove Really In Violation Of State Housing Laws? Lawsuit Will Tell

The City of Elk Grove was sued with alleging that its denial of the Oak Rose Apartment development violates the Housing Accountability Act.

CA Lawmakers OK Emergency Loans To Stop Cascade Of Failing Hospitals

Since a hospital in Madera County closed, hospitals in El Centro, Montebello, Hawkins and Visalia have teetered on the brink of collapse.

Long COVID In California: ‘A Pandemic Of Loneliness And Social Isolation And Rejection'

As many resume their pre-pandemic lives, those with long COVID struggle with debilitating symptoms. In California, there are no legislat ...

When California Laws Go Too Far, The Courts Intervene

California politicians are fond of enacting groundbreaking laws, but sometimes they go too far and violate federal laws.