Joshua Tree Protection Could Slow State's Progress On Climate Goals

California is falling behind on meeting our climate goals, not on pace to meet our 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target until the 2060s.

Catalina View | Fireball Sunset| Shiny Salesforce Tower: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

CA Man Fired After Selling Gas For 69 Cents A Gallon: Report

A gas station manager was fired after he accidentally sold gas for a much cheaper price than the state average.

COVID Vaccines For Kids Under 5 Are Coming To CA

California's youngest residents will begin getting the jab in the coming weeks after federal officials gave the green light.

Will CA Ban Involuntary Servitude?

Thursday was a day of emotion and controversy at the California State Capitol.

Gimme Shelter: Why This CA City's Apartments Don't Come With Fridges

California's housing market is unique in many ways. This particular city's market quirks are particularly chilling.

Father's Day Restaurant Brunch & Dinner Specials 2022: CA

Give dear ol' dad the royal treatment on his big day. See what California eateries are prepping for Sunday, June 19.

2 CA Children’s Hospitals Ranked Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News

Which children's hospitals in California were among the best in the country?

Advocates For Community Schools Support More Funding, But Call For Fixes To Program

Supporters of the Community Schools Movement aim to bring "critical services to thousands of schools in low-income areas."

Cal State Juneteenth Symposium Focuses On Racial Progress Beyond Campus Diversity

The need for societal change is confronted at the symposium.

Eloy Oakley Ends Tenure As California Community College Chancellor To Take Foundation Post

Oakley's time as chancellor was hampered by plunging enrollment during the pandemic, clashes with faculty, and a series of data problems.

Rare La Niña Three-Peat Forecast Amid CA’s Unrelenting Drought

Should it last through 2023, the drought-causing weather phenomenon would be only the third such prolonged event since 1950.

EPA Issues New Drinking Water Health Advisories: See CA Impacts

Environmental groups have found harmful chemicals in drinking water across California.

How Big Is California's Historic Budget? Visualized

Where does California’s historic budget proposal rank compared to previous budgets, and just how big is $300 billion?

Solving Poverty In California Takes More Than Talk

No more listening for listening’s sake. We must build power and take meaningful action together.

Aggressive Bear Tears Through CA Airbnb As Guests Hide

A bear ransacked a home in Northern California after climbing through an open window in search of food.

California Spends $156 Million For Gun-Violence Prevention

Millions in grants will be dispersed to 79 cities and nonprofits through the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program.

California Could Soon Incentivize 'Car-Free Life' Through Tax Credits

California lawmakers could soon offer tax credits to households with fewer cars than people of driving age under a new proposal.

Op-Ed: Boudin Recall Reveals Democrats' Rift With Minority Voters

Precinct-by-precinct voting maps show many more minority voters backing the recall than college-educated, affluent white progressives.

California Lawmakers Pass $300 Billion Budget Framework Days Before Deadline

“This responsible budget package strikes the right balance of providing fiscal relief to families and small businesses,” Nancy Skinner said.

California Democratic Candidates Have Raised $71.9 Million More Than Republicans

In the 2022 election cycle, 257 state-level Democrats have filed campaign finance reports with the California Secretary of State.

California 'No Tax Exemption For Insurrection Act' Clears Another Hurdle

The bill would strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits who participate in or incite efforts to overthrow federal or state governments.

CHP Seizes Over $200,000 Worth Of Stolen Lululemon Apparel

“According to Lululemon representatives, this is the largest recovery of stolen items in the company’s history,” CHP said in a news release.

California Lawmakers Advance Newsom's Gun Control Agenda

Assembly lawmakers voted to advance a bill that would allow residents to enforce the state’s assault weapons ban.

California Lawmakers Rush On Constitutional Change Enshrining Abortion Protections

Lawmakers are hoping to get it before voters on the ballot this November.

Los Angeles Unified's Proposed Budget Focuses On Student Achievement

District officials provided a snapshot of new investments for the proposed $18.5 billion budget Tuesday, ahead of its expected adoption.

Students In Personalized Learning Schools Deserve Equitable Funding

During the pandemic, some parents learned something very important, after experiencing a form of personalized learning.

Elon Musk Sued For $258B, Accused Of Dogecoin Pyramid Scheme

The billionaire and his companies SpaceX and Tesla were sued a hefty sum amid claims that they helped foster a scheme around cryptocurrency.

CA Children's Day Camps: Attend At Your Own Risk

California day camps operate without background checks, CPR training, child/adult ratios or required reporting of injury and death.

State's Juvenile Prison Workers Score $50,000 Bonuses

As CA dismantles its youth prisons, Newsom and six labor unions strike a deal to pay out lucrative retention bonuses capping at $50,000.

Op-Ed: Student Loan Forgiveness Won't Solve Anything

Large-scale forgiveness would be a disaster for economic equality.

CA Abortion Amendment Fast-Tracked: What To Know

A proposed amendment to the California Constitution would ban the state from denying or interfering with abortions or contraceptives.

California Can Lead The Nation By Funding Changes To School Food Program

Multiyear investments in California’s school food system are essential.

California Legislators Want To Help You Buy A House With Down Payment, ‘Shared Equity'

Legislators propose a $1-billion-a-year down payment program for first-time buyers, given the high cost of housing.

CA REAL ID: Changes You Need To Know About Before The Deadline

Some 13.3 million Californians now have a REAL ID ahead of the deadline. Here's what you need to do to get yours.

Even Wealthy CA Homeowners Qualify For Mortgage Relief Now

California just expanded a pandemic program to help homeowners who fell behind on their payments. See if you qualify.

With Pressures On Teachers At A Boiling Point, California Needs New Pathways Into The Profession

The pandemic was decisive: Facing what often seemed impossible demands, teachers struggled to keep students engaged with distance learning.

Dozens Of California Community Colleges Planning To Offer Remedial Classes In Violation Of Law, Report Says

At 38 of the state's 115 degree-granting community colleges, students with strong records are being enrolled in remedial math classes.

It's Time For Win-Win District And Charter Relationships To Address Declining Enrollment

The number of digital startups keeps rising, while the average tenure of old-economy companies on the S&P 500 keeps falling.

Bill Would Give $25,000 To Aspiring School Counselors, Social Workers

Priscilla Park, while enrolled full-time in a graduate school counseling program, taught school during the day and gave up her social life.