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.

The Payoff From Free Trips For California Lawmakers

You can also take them on trips to exotic places around the globe. That's how the California Foundation on the Environment and the Econo ...

CA Attorney General Bonta Goes After NFL, Tobacco

Rob Bonta's to-do list includes an investigation into the NFL, securing more abortion protections and clamping down on Big Tobacco.

Chico State Ends Contract With Mental Health Counselor

There was "an apparent conflict of interest," the report states.

AOC Calls On Feinstein To Resign: Report

Feinstein “should retire,” Rep. Ocasio-Cortez posted, adding “criticisms of that stance as ‘anti-feminist’ are a farce,” CNN reported.

IRS Data: As High Income Californians Move Elsewhere, Poorer Residents Move In

In all, 716,948 Californians moved elsewhere in the United States in between filing as local taxpayers in 2020 and elsewhere in 2021.

Newsom Doubles Down On San Francisco Crime-Fighting Plan

Only last week, Newsom announced he was calling in the California Highway Patrol and the National Guard to help "crack down on crime."

IRS Report Shows Nearly 2,500 People Left California For South Dakota

"South Dakota lost 23,085 residents to other states," according to 2021 federal tax forms. But the state gained 29,351 residents.

Changing The World, One Electric Truck At A Time

The decision to ban the sale of new diesel big rigs will impact about 1.8 million trucks in California.

Proposal To Give Teachers 50% Pay Increase Over The Next Seven Years Advances

Education finance bill by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) to increase wages for teachers and school employees approved April 27.

Child Care Providers' Union Cheers Democrats' Proposal For Increased Subsidies

The “Protect Our Progress” Budget Plan provides a starting point for negotiations with the Assembly and the administration.

San Francisco Ends Boycott Of Conservative States

San Francisco will no longer boycott 30 states that have passed laws on certain social issues with which it disagrees.

Fact Check: Newsom's San Francisco Crime Rate Comparison Isn't Accurate

When announcing his plan to combat fentanyl, Gov. Newsom claimed San Francisco has less violent crime than Dallas, TX, and Jacksonville, FL.

Democrats Call On Governor And Legislature To Fund Public Transportation

They called to prevent a looming statewide crisis in public transportation by providing adequate operational funding to the sector.

Over $17 Million Awarded To Internship Programs For Behavioral Health

The grants awarded provide mentored and paid internships for more than 1,000 behavioral health interns.

Newsom Announces $690 Million Grants To Fund Electric Trains, Buses And Ferries

The projects boast of reducing greenhouse gasses equivalent to removing over 445,000 gas-run cars from the streets.

California Appeals Court Gives Mixed Rulings In Apple Case

The California Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the broad protections for fair competition under California's Unfair Competition Law.

California's Job Growth Slows

Job growth has slowed in California, which has a 17.9 million-labor force.

After San Francisco Fentanyl Overdoses Spike 40%, Governor Targets Trafficking

After fentanyl-linked deaths, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced four agencies were launching a new operation to target fentanyl trafficking.

Newsom Calls Out National Guard To 'Crack Down On Crime' In San Francisco

To deal with the fentanyl crisis in San Francisco, California is bringing in the National Guard.

Bonta Pushes Back Against Injunction Challenging Children's Internet Privacy Law

Bonta claims the brief is to maintain California’s law protecting the privacy of minors online.

High-Stakes Battle Brewing Over California Power Bills

Some Republicans argue the proposed new pricing structure "diminishes individual responsibility" and will hurt low-income families.

Judge To Weigh Limits For Aerial Fire Retardant In Wildfires

A lawsuit could reshape the way blazes are fought as this year’s fire season inches closer.

Lawmakers Plan To Focus On California Fentanyl Crisis

The plan follows a showdown over dueling measures to address the scourge that took 5,722 lives in California in 2021 including 224 youths.

California To Meet 100% Of Water Requests Thanks To Storms

The last time the state agency fully met water requests was in 2006.

Abortion Pill Available For Now In CA, Supreme Court Rules

The ruling means the abortion pill mifepristone will continue to be available until the court further rules on the matter.

California Governor Adds Four More Counties To Emergency Declaration

Newsom added Contra Costa, Riverside, San Diego, and Yolo Counties to the list, joining 47 counties where he declared a state of emergency.

California Awards $5 Million In Desalination Project Grants

The grants will go to projects in Mendocino, Fresno, and Los Angeles counties.

California Attorney General Urges Recall Of Theft-Prone Hyundai, Kia Vehicles

The attorneys general say the company has failed to take steps to combat the large number of their vehicles being stolen.

California One Of The Least Efficient Highway Spenders In America, Report Says

In its 27th annual highway report, the Reason Foundation ranked California 47th out of the 50 states.

California Surpasses 1.5 Million Zero-Emissions Vehicle Sales Goal

California reached the mark two years faster than expected.

LA Charter School Funding Disparity Remains Under Formula Aimed At Curbing It

"In 2019-20 public charter schools received 27% less per student funding than traditional public schools in LA Unified School District."

Berkeley Cannot Ban Natural Gas Hookups, Appeals Court Rules

A California city tried to ban natural gas hookups, but a federal court said they cannot.

California Spends $1.3 Billion From Cap-And-Trade On Climate Action Projects

Projects in communities with households facing greater economic and environmental challenges, consumed 74% of the budget.

Governor Newsom Touts California's Recent Actions Regarding Abortion

"Here are the actions that California has taken when in it comes to abortion," according to a press release from Newsom's office.

CA Legislature Weeds Through Key Bills

Lawmakers are busy with hearings this week as a key legislative deadline looms next month. Here are a few bills to know.

California Attorney General Charges Ring Of Alleged Thieves Targeting Home Depot

Bonta announced this along with the California Highway Patrol and other partnering agencies.

Rob Bonta Announces 17 Felony Arrests In Connection To Two Mass Shootings

The groups committed many crimes, including five attempted murders, in Sutter, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Yolo, and Merced counties.

California State University Undergraduate Assistants Push To Unionize

Student assistants from 23 California State University campuses announced on Monday their intention to unionize.

Newsom Welcomes Decision To Follow California's Lead On Medi-Cal For DACA Kids

Just two days ago, the Biden administration followed California’s lead on transitioning to zero-emissions vehicles through policymaking.