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.

Expansion Of College Financial Aid In California May Be At Risk

A major expansion of financial aid for California's college and university students, set to go into effect next year, could be in jeopardy.

"Seeing Some Sort Of Collapse Daily": Collapsing Rooftops Remain A Threat In South Lake Tahoe

"I just hit an icicle off the house," said Doretta Carbone, a homeowner. "I do have snow damage."

Advocates Propose An Alternative To Refocus Budget On Black Students

Critics say this is a broken promise to tackle "a stubborn achievement gap for Black students."

ChatGPT Will Fundamentally Change How We Teach Writing; That's A Good Thing

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT has forced educators to confront foundational questions about what we teach.

Activists Resist Proposal Allowing Police Use Of Facial-Recognition Technology

Activist Nathan Sheard warns that any use of facial recognition in law enforcement could impede on a person's right to privacy.

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.

Pi Day Specials: March 14 + 3.14 = Dining Deals In CA 2023

Celebrate Tuesday, 3-14 - the mathiest day of the year - with tasty pi(e) & pizza pie offers throughout California.

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.

At Least 2 Dead From Flooding; Another Storm Barreling Toward CA

California’s latest storm marked the state's 10th atmospheric river of the winter, lessening drought but creating other problems.

Biden Tells US To Have Confidence In Banks After 2 Collapse

Silicon Valley Bank collapsed on Friday, followed by Signature Bank.

Levee Break Triggers Major Flooding, Evacuations Amid CA Storm

At least two deaths are linked to the extreme weather pummeling California as another atmospheric river blankets the state.

Bald Eagles | Blanket Of Wildflowers | Stunning Sunset: CA In Photos

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

CA Led U.S. In White Supremacist, Antisemitic Propaganda In 2022: ADL

California saw a significant amount of antisemitic, racial and hateful materials distributed throughout the state in 2022.

Can Common Ground Be Found On Teaching Reading In California?

People that have been perceived as being in opposite corners over how to teach reading in California released a joint paper.

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.

CA Storms Create Paradox: Too Much Water In Reservoirs, Too Soon

The storms have created a tricky situation for officials who manage state and federal reservoirs in California.

Avalanche, Flooding Risk High As New Atmospheric River Pounds CA

Another death was reported Friday in the wake of back-to-back storms that brought blizzard conditions and historic rainfall to California.

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.

20 California Homes Under $2M

These homes will take you from the country to the suburbs to the city.

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.

Are Young Boys Of Color Set Up To Fail In Early Education?

Toddlers are famous for throwing tantrums, stomping their feet and screaming as tears roll down their chubby cheeks -- par for the course.

The Legislature Can — And Should — Pull The Plug On Ethnic Studies

California kids are in trouble.

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.

Students At Rural Community College Can Earn A Bachelor's And Help Prevent Wildfires

In California's Plumas County, community college students will have a rare opportunity: Earn a bachelor's degree, and help prevent fires.

We're Not Doing Enough To Teach Media Literacy

Since I arrived in Albania in mid-February, I've been thinking, discussing, contemplating, and even dreaming about media literacy.

40 CA Hospitals Among Best In U.S., Newsweek Says In New Ranking

Newsweek ranked the hospitals on innovation, patient care, research and consistency. See how California hospitals did.

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.