Voters To Decide On Abortion Amendment In 2024

Maryland General Assembly lawmakers voted to pass constitutional amendment that would enshrine reproductive rights in state’s Constitution.

Court Sanctions Google For Destruction Of 'Chat' Communications After Lawsuit

The sanctions include monetary costs for coverage of plaintiffs' reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in bringing the motion to sanction ...

13 Bills On CA Business Kill List

Among the California Chamber of Commerce's bills tagged as “job killers,” are an increase in sick days and a $25 minimum wage in healthcare.

San Jose Police Union Executive Charged With Importing Illegal Fentanyl

U.S. Attorney Office filed a federal criminal complaint charging Joanne Marian Segovia with attempting to import illegal drug importation.

Newsom Requests 'Major Disaster' Declaration As California Is Trampled By Storms

Newsom requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration through the Regional Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

California Attorney General's Letter Asks Feds To Ensure Access To Asylum

It asks “to continue to explore common sense solutions to both protect access to asylum and ensure a more efficient and orderly process.”

Newsom Declares Victory Over Big Oil As He Signs New Legislation

“With this legislation, we’re ending the oil industry’s days of operating in the shadows. California took on Big Oil and won.”

Storms Allow Water Restrictions To Ease For Californians

California Governor Gavin Newsom rescinded several drought measures in state of emergency orders.

Newsom's 'Big Oil Accountability' Bill Would Cost $7 Million

Petroleum industry groups complain that the money would mostly come from fees on them.

Attorney General Bonta Files Emergency Motion To Keep Gun Restrictions In Place

“California’s common sense gun safety laws save lives, and the Unsafe Handgun Act (UHA) is no exception,” said Attorney General Rob Bonta.

California Senate Democrats Stick By Law That Allows Open Prostitution

Last month, in a sting operation called “Operation Better Pathways,” 16 human trafficking victims were identified including 8 children.

As Floods Endanger The San Joaquin Valley, Newsom Cuts Funding For Floodplains

The governor eliminated $40 million for restoring floodplains, halting projects that help protect vulnerable, disadvantaged communities

​New California Gas Price Law Another Defeat For Oil Industry

The new law lets regulators decide whether to penalize oil companies for making too much money from price spikes at the pump.

California's Unemployment Rate Grows To 4.3% As Job Growth Slows

Employment grew in eight of California's 11 industry sectors in February, the same fraction as January.

CA Program To Fix Mobile Home Parks Approved 1 Application In 10 Years

A program to help mobile home park residents, with $33.5 million in the bank, got a huge revamp last year because nobody was using it.

Attorney General Bonta Blasts Kia And Hyundai For Car Theft Risks

Models of Kia and Hyundai vehicles became targets for car thieves following “The Kia Boyz Challenge.”

California Governor Wants Medi-Cal To Pay Rent For Homeless, Cost $100 Million

California Governor Gavin Newsom wants to use Medi-Cal funding for a new purpose: paying rent.

Newsom's Oil Profit Penalty Passes First Test

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recently revised proposal to punish oil companies for high gas prices sailed through its first committee hearing.

California Workers Wait 800 Days, On Average, For Wage Theft Hearings

The 800-day wait is four times longer than is legal. The state has ordered an audit.

California Eases Water Restrictions, But Drought Isn't Over

Newsom was careful not to declare the drought to be over, noting water shortages remain.

California Considers Charging Google, Facebook A 'Journalism Usage Fee'

A bill would require media platforms to pay news publishers a “journalism usage fee” if they use local news content alongside advertising.

California Legislators Request Audit Of Billions In State Homeless Spending

California Senator Dave Cortese presented his request at a regular session of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, on March 22, 2023.

Berkeley Schools Allows Staff To Administer Drugs To Prevent Opioid Overdoses

The change to the school policy on administering of drugs was recommended at its March 8 meeting and approved unanimously.

California Announces New Actions For Storm Response And Recovery

California has endured its 12th atmospheric river since late December, and the state said it is taking swift action to respond.

California Senate Backs 'Price-Gouging' Bill As It Rejects Plan To Dump Fuel Tax

SBX1-1 proposed suspension of state’s fuel tax and fees for one year to immediately reduce gas prices by $1.00 but the bill died on arrival.

California Attorney General Takes Side Of Mexico Against American Gun Makers

The Mexican government is suing gun manufacturers, blaming them for gun violence in Mexico.

Double Trouble: Water And Workers In California's Imperial County

California’s Imperial Valley, which harvests two-thirds of the winter vegetables available across the U.S., faces double trouble.

Governor Newsom's 'State Of The State' Promises A 'California Dream'

In lieu of the usual live speech, Newsom went on a four-day tour of the state and sent a letter to the legislature on California's health.

CA May Scale Down Its New Home Loan Program Designed To Assist First-Time Homebuyers

The California Housing Finance Agency is poised to launch a scaled-down version of its new shared equity home loan program on March 27.

Awaking The Li-Ion - California Launches Lithium Plant In Imperial County

Representatives and community leaders spoke of a hopeful, equitable, economically promising future with the introduction of Lithium mining.

California To Produce $30 Per Vial Insulin In 2024

"California has entered a partnership with a drug maker to produce more affordable insulin for its residents," Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.

S&P Cuts San Francisco-Based First Republic Bank's Ratings – Again

First Republic Bank faced "high liquidity stress with substantial outflows" last week, according to the release.

Newsom Proposes Mental Health Ballot Initiative Paid For With Millionaire Tax

Gov. Gavin Newsom has a plan that he thinks will improve mental health while reducing homelessness and substance abuse in California.

School Workers Strike In Los Angeles, Keeping More Than 500,000 Students Out Of Class

Students from nation’s 2nd largest school district out of class Tuesday as school workers went on strike after negotiations faltered Monday.

A Boom For Concealed Carry Classes, But Long Waits For Permits

Many more gun owners are seeking California concealed carry permits, even in blue, coastal counties.

CA Bill Would Push Hospitals To Boost Behavioral Health Staffing

The California Nurses Association said hospitals are unprepared and lack specialized nurses to respond to growing psychosocial needs.

Newsom Announces San Quentin Prison Revamp To Emphasize Rehabilitating Inmates

Newsom visited San Quentin State Prison and announced his plan to make the San Francisco bay prison serve a different purpose.

Report: California Legislature Considering Three Dozen New Taxes And Fees

Report revealed that California lawmakers had considered various bills that would raise annual taxes and fees by more than $185.6 billion.

California To Build 1,200 Tiny Houses In Four Cities To Combat Homelessness

Newsom announced plans to build 1,200 tiny houses to help combat the state's homelessness problem.

U.S. Senators Demand Answers From Fed About California Bank Failure

They want answers about what led to collapse of Silicon Valley Bank; what knowledge the federal government may have had about it beforehand.