CA Gas Tax Bump Looms This Summer, Igniting Pushback

Californians are in for an 8 percent jump in gas taxes in July. Expiring exemptions and a switch to the summer blends may add to the pile.

Report: Newsom Could Personally Benefit From Federal Help With SVB Failure

Newsom announced Saturday that he was “in touch with the highest levels of leadership at the White House and Treasury.

California Investigates Sixth Officer-Involved Shooting In 2023

It is the sixth investigation of its kind since the year began and the second for San Bernardino.

Amid Rail Crime Spike, Los Angeles Deploys 'Transit Ambassadors'

Many commuters reviewing LA Metro this year commented that they would not return to the trains.

Maine Lobstermen Suing California Aquarium For Defamation

The coalition argues that lobster should not be on a “red list,” which Seafood Watch, a conservation entity the aquarium runs, published.

Newsom Releases $1B In Homelessness Funding To Build Small Homes

California is aiming to cut homelessness by 15 percent by 2025 and will embark on its largest effort to house people living in encampments.

EPA Announces Limits On 'Forever Chemicals': See CA Impacts

This is the first time the EPA has proposed regulating the toxic compounds that are widespread, dangerous and expensive to remove.

California Bill Would Fund Deportation Defense For All Immigrants, Including Those With Felonies

In CA, when the federal government tries to deport someone the funds for that person’s legal defense may come from an unlikely source.

California's Ghostly Tulare Lake Will Be Revived This Year

California was once home to the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River, but it disappeared as water was diverted for crops.

Recall Of Self-Driving Tesla Cars Doesn't Go Far Enough. California Must Take Action

A nationwide recall of more than 362,000 Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving software fell short on several key areas.

Push For 4-Day Workweek Reignited By CA Congressman

A California congressman's bill would rewrite the federal standard on what constitutes full-time employment and expand overtime eligibility.

California Officials Issue Warnings About “Tranq” Drug On Streets, Xylazine-Laced Fentanyl

They're doing so after Arizona officials warned that Mexican cartels are using Xylazine as a cutting agent for fentanyl.

Three Mexicans Charged, 1 Million Fentanyl Pills Seized Outside LA

At a minimum, the carload seized was enough to kill 600,000 people.

California Won't Renew Contract With Walgreens Over Abortion Pill Controversy

California is no longer doing business with Walgreens.

California Home To Some Of Nation's Shakiest Housing Markets

ATTOM report found inland California ranked among those that continued to have some of the highest concentrations of most-at-risk markets.

San Francisco Slavery Fund Has Yet To Get A Donation From City Contractors

San Francisco Human Rights Commission released memo in December 2022 that advocated city give $5 million to each eligible Black resident.

New Law, Old Foes: CA Housing Battles On The Horizon

Gov. Gavin Newsom has a number of political battles on his to-do list. Among them: another round with Huntington Beach.

California's Precipitation Paradox

Atmospheric rivers — the state-spanning bands of wet air responsible for dropping 32 trillion gallons of water on CA in January — are back.

California High-Speed Rail Project More Expensive Than Previously Thought, Report Shows

The California High-Speed Rail Authority released its revised cost projections this week and found the project is becoming more expensive.

Study Warns California Officials About Policies Increasing Price At The Pump

State experts are warning legislators that anything they do to counteract alleged price gouging should be designed not to make it worse.

CA Halts $54M Walgreens Deal Over Abortion Pill

Gov. Gavin Newsom accused the pharmacy giant of caving to "bullies" seeking to deny women their reproductive freedom.

Audit: California Failed To Report Lost Foster Care Children Are Missing

Sometimes, the state follows federal guidelines and reports the child missing. Other times, the state neglects that obligation.

California AG Joins Coalition Demanding TikTok Comply With Mental Health Probes

A bipartisan coalition, including California Attorney General Rob Bonta, filed an amicus brief against TikTok this week.

Governor Gavin Newsom Foregoes State Of The State Speech For California Tour

This year California Governor Gavin Newsom will fulfill his obligation to report on the state of the state by correspondence.

Gavin Newsom Says California Is Cutting Ties With Walgreens Over Abortion Policy

Newsom decided this in response to Walgreens' announcement that it will not distribute abortion pills in 20 states.

California Lieutenant Governor Signs Bill Ensuring Coronavirus Testing Access

Kounalakis signed AB 269, an urgency measure filed by Assemblymember Marc Berman, D-Menlo Park.

Reparations Task Force Hears From Speakers Who Focus On Native Americans

The Task Force met to report and discuss the progress in developing a comprehensive plan and recommend future legislative reparation action.

Why California Is Getting Involved In A New Mexico Abortion Fight

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that he joined a coalition of attorney generals in support of New Mexico’s AG Raul Torrez.

Newsom Wants To Cut Ties With Walgreens Over Abortion Pill Access, So Now What?

It's not clear how the decision might affect those enrolled in Medi-Cal, the state's health insurance program for low-income residents.

Oakland, California ranks #58 in TIA’s latest report

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.

San Jose, California ranks #54 in TIA’s latest report

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.

Santa Ana, California ranks #50 in TIA’s latest report

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.

Anaheim, California ranks #45 in TIA’s latest report

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.

New Limits On Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Coming: What It Means In CA

The tough standards and testing under the coming EPA rules undoubtedly will reveal PFAS chemicals in more water supplies.

Riverside, California ranks #39 in TIA’s latest report

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.

California, Los Angeles County Ending Coronavirus Emergency Declarations

The change came nearly three years after Newsom became the first governor in America to issue stay-at-home orders.

Gas Stoves Not A Major Factor In Air Quality, Report Finds

The analysis said natural gas is, “not a significant determinant of residential indoor air quality.”

California Grants Some Taxpayers Impacted By December And January Storms More Time To File Returns

The announcement comes a month after Newsom announced tax relief for those impacted by these storms.

California Declares 13-County State Of Emergency As More Winter Storms Hit

Over a dozen highways and roads were affected by sectional closures due to flooding and snowfall.

Feds Allow Diablo Canyon To Stay Open While Seeking 20-Year Extension

PG&E will seek a 20-year permit — but state officials only want the nuclear power plant open through 2030.