Riverside County Sheriff's Office Under Investigation For Civil Rights Violations

The allegations are for excessive force, adverse conditions of confinement and other misconduct.

Redondo Beach, Calif., Voters To Decide On Six Local Ballot Measures March 7

All polls in California are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day.

More Rain, Snow To Bombard California After Historic Wintery Week

Strong winds, hail, lightning and more snow are all in the mix for California forecasts in the coming days.

'Epic' Winter Storm Slams California With Blizzards, Flooding

Most of California remained under a weather watch or warning Saturday as snow and heavy rainfall closed roads and prompted rescues.

Gavin Newsom Moved To Close 4 California Prisons. How Many More Can He Shut?

California spends more than $15 billion a year on its prison system, but ow the number of people behind bars is plummeting.

Is California Breaking Its Promise To Cut Health Care Costs?

California set up a fund to cut costs for those enrolled in Covered California, but he governor is seeking to use the money elsewhere.

The True Cost Of School Shooting Hoaxes In California

School swatting incidents cost thousands of dollars in public resources, and they inflict an emotional price that is difficult to measure.

Snow Days | Vibrant Murals | San Clemente Sunset: CA In Photos

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

Sonya Christian Named Chancellor Of California Community Colleges

Sonya Christian, the chancellor of the Kern Community College District, has been selected as the next chancellor.

California Sinks Millions Into Teacher Residency Programs, But Many Can't Afford To Enroll

California has invested more than $350 million over five years to fund teacher residency programs as part of a multipronged approach.

California Republicans Urge Governor Newsom To Act Now To Avoid Gas Price Hikes

The letter asked for a stop on the gas tax hike, an extension of the diesel tax holiday and a delay in the fuel blend transition.

California Bill Would Ban Tobacco For Future Generations

Assembly Bill 935, filed by Assemblyman Damon Connolly, D-San Rafael, would make this change.

Winter Storm Hits California Spreading To Much Of The Rest Of The Nation This Week

The developing storm will impact much of the US in the coming days.

California, Louisiana Join 13-State Federal-State Offshore Wind Implementation Partnership

The partnership now features 13 states; California is the first West Coast state to join the partnership.

San Francisco Transit Employees Made $200k Plus In Overtime In 2022

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit saw a dramatic increase in overtime in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

California Senate Hopeful Rep. Katie Porter Accused Of Misusing Taxpayer Funds

The group alleges that Porter, D-Irvine, ran ads political ads using taxpayer funds.

$907 Million For Housing Available For California Drug Addicted, Mentally Ill

DHCS Director Michelle Baass said “Housing and treatment are necessary first steps on a journey toward sustained recovery and stability.”

U.S. Supreme Court To Decide If California Can Tell Farmers How To Raise Pigs

By the end of February, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to announce a decision that will determine how farmers can raise pigs.

The Most Important Plastic Pollution You Never Heard Of: Nurdles

These tiny, ubiquitous pre-production plastic pellets can carry toxins and threaten California's coastal ecosystems.

California's Effort To Penalize Oil Profits Stalls

State regulators can't explain the summer price spikes that reached $8 per gallon while oil companies recorded super-sized profits.

California Spotted Owl Needs Endangered Species Protection: Feds

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed that California spotted owls be protected, reversing a decision by the Trump administration.

First Time Homebuyers: CA Homes, Condos From $377K

From a bargain mountain cabin to starter homes and condos in the suburbs, here are homes for buyers breaking into the housing market.

Winter Storms Blast Through California To Northern Plains: Photos

See photo updates of the severe winter storms that have already left hundreds of thousands of California residents without power.

Astronaut-In-Training Infuses Space Science Into West Contra Costa Unified Middle School Classes

West Contra Costa Unified science teacher Olaoluwalotobi “Tobi” Thomas is pursuing his lifelong dream of going to space.

Key Lawmaker Endorses Transfer Admissions Guarantee Across University Of California

A key California lawmaker on Tuesday endorsed creating a new admission guarantee program at the University of California.

We Need More Community College Bachelor's Degrees To Fuel Our Economy

Calif. is poised to overtake Germany as the world's fourth-largest economy. Resilience, innovation, and a "conveyor belt of talent" are why.

Orange Unified Accused Of "Full Ambush" To Fire Superintendent; Did It Violate State's Open Meeting Law?

The possible violation centers on firing the former supt., and immediately hiring an interim one to replace her, at the same meeting.

Governor Gavin Newsom To Transform California Schools With $4 Billion Investment

To this end, the governor announced a $4.1 billion investment toward the transformation.

We're Making Strong Progress In Los Angeles Unified, But More Work Lies Ahead

I've had the privilege of being superintendent of Los Angeles Unified for a year, and have been reflecting on our accomplishments.

Arts Education Funding In California: How Will Proposition 28 Roll Out?

Austin Beutner recalls struggling to fit in at a new school in fifth grade. He felt awkward and alone until the music teacher's suggestions.

Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Charge Downgraded In Fatal Shooting: Reports

Prosecutors removed firearms enhancement from the charges in connection with killing of Halyna Hutchins, Fox Digital reported.

California Lawmaker Facing Scrutiny As Attorney General's Wife Will Oversee His State Budget

Bonta will do so despite being the wife of California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

Rising Costs Of Healthcare Compromises Medical Care For Half Of Californians

Eighty-one percent of those polled said affordability was extremely or very important, placing health care costs as a top concern.

California AG Bonta Announces The Formation Of A Post-Conviction Review Unit

Bonta began preparing the unit as soon as he was appointed as attorney general and is the “first ever” in the 175-year history of the DOJ.

CA County Fairs 2023 Guide: Where To Find The Fun In California

Funnel cakes, cotton candy, corn dogs, concerts, critters & carnival rides - all coming to towns near you. See when the good times roll in.

Double Rainbow | Heart Nebula | Mustard Superbloom: CA In Photos

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

How Much Is A Living Wage In California?

When the cost of living outpaces the growth in wages, poverty escalates.

The Fastest-Growing Homeless Population? Seniors

Some seniors have been homeless for years and are now growing older. But another trend: those over 50 homeless for the first time.

Do California's College Students Feel Safe On Campus?

Members of the California Student Journalism Corps fanned out to ask students their thoughts about safety on their college campuses.

Interim Superintendent Of Orange Unified Quits After A Month In The Post

The interim superintendent of the Orange Unified School District has resigned after just one month on the job.