Sherri Papini Accepts Plea Deal, Will Admit 2016 Kidnapping Hoax

Five years after her disappearance made national headlines, Sherri Papini of Redding will admit that her kidnapping was a hoax.

California's Reparations Task Force Explained

A task force is helping state officials examine how African Americans have been harmed by slavery and systemic racism.

Clean-Car Rules: California Unveils Proposed Measure To Ban New Gasoline-Fueled Cars

If enacted this summer, the mandate would increase sales of zero-emission cars to 35% in 2026, and ban new gas cars by 2035.

Lottery Scam: Warning From CA Agency

"We're also hearing about emails from scammers who claim to be connected to some of our bigger winners."

California K-12 Enrollment Drops By 110,000 Students

California's enrollment stands at 5,892,240 students, a 1.8% decrease from the previous school year.

California Gas Rebate Proposal Is $400 To All Taxpayers, Vehicle Or Not

Assembly Bill 1616 would use $9 billion of state's budget surplus to send one-time rebate to every taxpayer, whether or not they own a car.

Excavating The Future: Manuel Pastor On A World That Lives Up To Our Highest Hopes

Capital & Main and KCET asked prominent SoCal thinkers and writers to reflect on the pandemic entering its third year.

CA Residents Should Adjust Budgets Amid Record Inflation

Here's how much Californians should adjust their budgets amid a record inflation surge.

Newsom's Gas Rebate Would Stymie State's Climate Goals

The governor should be speeding up the transition to zero-emission technologies, not padding the coffers of profit-rich oil companies.

The Curious Case Of California's Disappearing Kids

For the first time since the start of the century, fewer than 6 million kids are attending California public schools.

Farms, Fish Along California-Oregon Border To Get Less Water As Drought Continues For 3rd Year

Severe drought has impacted farmers, fish and tribes in a region where there's not enough water to satisfy competing demands.

California Public School Enrollment Drops Below 6M Mark, Lowest In Decades

For the first time since the start of the century, California has fewer than 6 million students attending public schools.

Wages Rise For Many, But Not For Californians Most Hit By Inflation

A state secret comes into the open: how inflation targets the poor.

Massive CA Fire Seen From Space, Destroys Home Depot

Firefighters in Northern California fully contained a fire that ripped through a Home Depot on Saturday.

Cal State Sexual Harassment Scandal: Your Questions Answered

In the wake of Cal State Chancellor Joseph Castro’s resignation, here’s what you need to know about Title IX and what’s next for the system.

After Sacramento Shooting, A State Prison Release Proposal Is Even More Contentious

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has been scrambling to reduce crowding in a COVID-racked prison system.

California Could Require Physicians To Undergo Training For Transgender Patients

Bill would require cultural competency trans-inclusive healthcare training into existing continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.

Carpet Of Wildflowers | Sunset Over Scripps Pier: CA In Photos

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

CA Bill Proposes 32-Hour Work Week: What To Know [SURVEY]

California could become the first state to reduce its workweek from 40 to 32 hours for a large chunk of workers.

Plans To Curb California Insulin Costs Abound. Will Anything Get Done This Year?

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is pushing a first-in-the-nation plan for CA to partner with a drugmaker to produce cheaper insulin.

California Lawmakers Recess As Crises Collide

California lawmakers are calling for urgent action on gas tax relief and crime, but it may take a while to see meaningful progress.

DISH Network Fined $5.5 Million Over Electronic Disposal Allegations In California

DISH violated environmental laws and regulations by illegally disposing hazardous waste, sending it to facilities not equipped to handle it.

California Lawmakers Look To Expand Property Tax Exemptions For Disabled Veterans

Senate Bill 1073 would provide partial property tax exemptions for a principal residence owned by a partially disabled veteran.

Lorde In California: Pop Star Plans May Concerts In SF, LA, SB

The New Zealand-born singer will stop in LA, San Francisco, and Santa Barbara as part of 2022’s The Solar Power Tour.

These CA Billionaires Are Among The World's Richest: Forbes 2022 List

Forbes recently released its annual Billionaires List. Those on the list saw their collective fortunes decrease by more than $400 billion.

What Are California's Most Deadly Occupations?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics compiled detailed statistics on how California workers died on the job in 2020.

American Pie: Corporations Have Changed How They Slice Up Each Dollar Of Revenue, And Guess Who Benefits?

Compared with 60 years ago, workers are getting less and shareholders are getting more — sometimes a lot more.

Plans To Curb California Insulin Costs Abound. Will Anything Get Done?

Newsom’s administration is pushing a first-in-the-nation plan for California to partner with a drugmaker to produce cheaper insulin.

2022 Santa Barbara County Farm Day Seeks Sponsors

Sponsors are being sought for the 4th Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day taking place Saturday, September 17.

California Local Governments Lost $20 Million Operating Golf Courses In Fiscal 2020, Per Report

Report reviewed financial statements from 221 local governments, indicating that they ran golf courses on their 2020 financial reports.

California Grocery Chain To Pay $175k For Price Gouging Eggs During Pandemic

Bonta alleged grocery store chain raised price of 4 different kinds of premium eggs “beyond what was allowable during state of emergency."

Easter & Passover Dining Guide 2022: Restaurant & To-Go Specials

Whether dining out or celebrating at home, see what California chefs & bakers are prepping for your holiday festivities.

CA Lawmakers Advance Bill Allowing Residents To Sue Assault Weapon Makers, Distributors

The bill would allow any Californian to sue gunmakers and distributors who sell assault weapons, ghost guns and .50 BMG rifles.

Here's How Many Confederate Memorials Still Stand In CA

Swaths of confederate symbols were taken down in wake of George Floyd's death in 2020. Here's how many still exist in the Golden State.

Will Bird Flu Reach CA? What To Know About The Deadly U.S. Outbreak

Millions of birds have died nationwide from a highly pathogenic flu and the deadly flu threatens to invade the Golden State.

CA's 29 Healthiest And Unhealthiest Cities: Report

A recent report listed 29 of the healthiest and unhealthiest cities in California. See how your area fared.

Ranked Choice Voting Is Under Threat In CA

It works and it’s cost-effective but Assembly Bill 2808 seeks to end a method for casting ballots that voters themselves have chosen.

Report To CA Legislature: Prepare For Sweeping Effects Of Climate Change

The Legislative Analyst’s Office report provides a litany of sobering climate change impacts for California legislators.

What If Voting Became Mandatory In The United States?

Democracy would flourish as new voters flexed their strength, says veteran columnist E.J. Dionne.

CA Tests Basic Income For Some Residents In These Cities

To support non-binary and transgender residents, two cities have launched basic income pilots. Plus, see other pilot programs active in CA.