Biden Administration Follows California's Lead On Electric Vehicles

“This is a great day for America as our country, under the leadership of President Biden, charts a new course for a zero emissions future.”

Huntington Beach Faces Updated Suit By Attorney General Bonta On Housing

The city of Huntington Beach is facing a lawsuit which aims to hold the city accountable for violating California's Housing Element Law.

One In Five California Hospitals At Risk Of Closing, Report Says

"California hospitals are losing money and are in danger of closing," according to a new report.

LA County's Two Juvenile Halls Must Comply Or Face Sanctions: Rob Bonta

LA County is out of compliance with terms requiring county to provide a dozen objectives for conditions of confinement at 2 juvenile halls.

California's Economic Prospects Are Bleak, New Report Says

"California has a better-than-average state economy, but its prospects are bleak," according to Rich States, Poor States new report.

Unidentified Suspect Threatens California Capitol

Senate and assembly members were redirected to alternate means of meeting for the business of the day. Staff of legislature worked remotely.

Op-Ed: California's Clean Energy Policies. Cautionary Tale For States Like Ohio, Michigan

Before supply-chain woes and federal stimulus goosed inflation, California's cost of living already ranked second highest in the nation.

CA Approved $300 Million In State-Backed Home Loans. Who Got The Money?

California Democrats carved out the Dream for All money to help first-time buyers. The funds ran out after just 11 days.

CA Tobacco Sales Phaseout Withers Without Support From Advocates

A bill to phase out all tobacco sales in California has been shelved, and anti-tobacco groups won't say why they didn't offer support.

$142M Owed To CA Taxpayers: ‘Time Running Out’ To Claim, IRS Says

Nationwide, the IRS says taxpayers are sitting on $1.5 billion in refunds from the 2019 tax season — but the clock is ticking to claim them.

Newsom Stockpiles 2 Million Abortion Pills Following A Texas Court Decision

Last week, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk granted a motion to “stay” in a case questioning the FDA's approval of Mifepristone.

Report: Biden's Energy Plan Costs Jobs, Ratepayers

The Buckeye Institute, an Ohio-based policy group, examined what it called Biden's idea to revive the Clean Power Plan.

Battles Over Taxing The Rich Abound In Liberal California

Some tax proposals succeed but many do not, and even those that make it into law are often challenged in the courts.

California Attorney General Bonta Joins Case Against Oil Companies' Climate Claims

“Big Oil has relied on deceptive tactics to mislead consumers about the harms of fossil fuel use,” said Attorney General Bonta.

Truckers Fear Illinois Regulators Will Adopt California Regulations

Don Schaefer, executive V.P. of the Mid-West Truckers Association, told The Center Square that regulators see truckers as easy pickings.

Governors Newsom, Kotek, Lujan Grisham Slam Chemical Abortion Restriction Ruling

The three governors from the western part of the United States issued statements condemning the ruling.

Abortion Pills Stockpiled In CA As Federal Battle Looms

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that California secured a large stockpile of an alternate abortion pill in the wake of a Texas ruling.

Illegal Cigarette Shipments Seized

Connecticut and other states have seized shipments of illegal cigarettes from China and other countries under a settlement with the USPS.

A Failure To Communicate: California Government Cuts Back Press Access

Besides laws governing open meetings and public records, California does not have standards for appropriate public communications.

Newsom Requests Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration For California

parts of Southern Oregon has led the Pacific Fishery Management Council to recommend full closure of the 2023 ocean salmon season.

Disgorgement Bill Proposed To Compensate Victims Of Fraud

Maienschein has the support of Attorney General Rob Bonta who is sponsoring AB 1366.

California Attorney General Reaches Into West Virginia For Say In Trans Athletics

“Preventing transgender elementary kids from living regular lives through legislative action is absurd and dangerous,” said AG Bonta.

EPA Sends California $391 Million For Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades

The fund received a $6 billion boost because of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in 2021.

Eleven New Regions Designated 'Prohousing' Communities By Governor Newsom

Designation allows local governments to apply for new grant funding and priority processing or funding points when applying for funding.

New Bill Promises To Bring Accountability To Services For Developmentally Disabled

(The Center Square) - Disability Voices United (DVU) is co-sponsoring Assembly Bill 1147- Disability Equity and Accountability Act of 2023.

Newsom, On Red State Tour, Decries Conservative Education Push

Addressing students, Gov. Gavin Newsom accused Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis of passing off weakness as strength by bullying vulnerable groups.

A Tale Of Two Cities: California's Housing Battle

Two coastal California cities, one northern and one southern, have taken widely differing approaches to affordable housing requirements.

California Firearms Cops Seized 1,400 Guns, 280,000 Rounds Of Ammo Last Year

California became the first state in the country to establish a tracking system for firearm owners who end up in a prohibited status.

San Jose Fire Captain Made $482k Thanks To Spike In Overtime

That fire captain made $482,051 in 2022, one of five city employees to make $400,000 or more that year.

Californians With Developmental Disabilities Need Better Service Says Commission

Their report on California’s Developmental Disabilities Systems suggested more standardization, better oversight, reduce racial disparities.

President Biden Declares California A Major Disaster Area

The declaration comes as ongoing rain and extensive damage continues in the state that saw 47 counties in a “storm state of emergency.”

California Signs Two New Gaming Compacts With Native American Tribes

The compacts allow the two groups to operate up to two gaming facilities each on eligible Indian lands for Nevada-style games.

Preliminary Data: Nearly 245,000 Apprehensions, Gotaways At Southwest Border In March

“Gotaways” are those known and reported to illegally enter the U.S. primarily between ports of entry, evade capture and don’t return to MX.

Illegal Border Activity Intensifies In California

"So far this fiscal year, California CBP agents have seized enough lethal doses of narcotics to kill over 15 million people," per data.

California's New ACT - A Push For Clean Running Heavy Duty Trucks

The ACT rule will set new minimum limits for zero-emission truck sales, with increasing ZEV manufacturing standards starting from 2024-2035.

California Attorney General Joins Lawsuit To Stop Proposed JetBlue-Spirit Merger

The lawsuit says the proposed merger violates the Clayton Act because it could reduce competition.

California Astronaut To Pilot NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission

An accomplished California astronaut will fly NASA's first manned lunar mission in 50 years. Here's what to know.

California Issues $150 Million In Grants To Train Behavioral Health Providers

The California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) will issue the grants to reinforce California’s healthcare workforce.

Homes For The Unsheltered On The Horizon With $736 Million In Funding

Californians experiencing homelessness can expect more options for housing in the near future.

LA Man's Grubhub Lawsuit Could Determine If App-Based Workers Are Employees

LA man was recently awarded a $65.11 win in a federal lawsuit. However, the lawsuit could have a greater impact than financial compensation.