California Distilleries Can Once Again Ship Directly To Consumers

Gov. Newsom signed Assembly Bill 920, allowing licensed craft distillers to ship spirits directly to consumers now through Jan. 1, 2024.

California Workers To See Increased Paid Family Leave Benefits Under New Law

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the new law will increase the wage replacement rate to 90% for workers making less than $57,000; 70% for all others.

Surfer Bit By Shark Off California Coast

The Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department says the attack is the first of its kind on the beach.

Gas Prices Hit Record High In LA, Orange, And Riverside Counties

Prices of regular unleaded gas in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area rose less than a cent to set the new high at $6.46.

$9.5B In CA Rebates Start Rolling Out: How Much Will You Get?

This month, Middle Class Tax Refund payments will begin hitting bank accounts in California. Are you eligible?

Missing Diver Found Dead After Search Near Catalina Island

42-year-old Justin Hoang was found by divers in approximately 60-foot-deep water.

In Los Angeles County, Let's Nurture Multilingualism In Our Youngest Learners

The school year has begun, which for many children means they have entered a brand-new environment, sometimes faced with a new language.

UC School Submissions Open Early For Fall 2023 Candidates

Prospective students can turn in up to nine University of California applications at once before November 30.

Helicopter Plummets Into California Neighborhood, 2 Injuries Reported

A survey helicopter on a test flight lost control over a California neighborhood.

Jupiter From The Bay Area | Hermosa Beach Sunset: CA In Photos

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

Taking Educational Equity To The Next Level

We owe it to our students to develop strategies and actions that can eliminate racial disparities.

Native American Students Hope A New Education Law Helps Reverse Years Of Misinformation

A new law will encourage California school districts to work with local Native American tribes to develop history lessons for students.

What Would Lance Christensen Do As California Schools Superintendent?

In a nearly hour-long interview with CalMatters, Lance Christensen vows to put students first and give parents a bigger voice.

Newsom Signs Bill Making Family Leave Affordable To More Workers

SB 951 increases leave payments to 90% of paychecks for lower-income workers in 2025, so more of them can afford time off for family leave.

Former Cal-State Chancellor Displayed 'Blind Spot' To Complaints Of Sexual Harassment At Fresno State, Report Says

It states former California State University Chancellor Joseph I. Castro failed to aggressively respond to sexual harassment complaints.

13 CA Homes For Sale With Drought Tolerant Yards

Are you looking for a home that is water-wise or ideas for your own yard? Take a look at these 13 homes that are currently on the market.

Oakland Calls For An End To Gun Violence Following Second School Shooting In A Month That Injured Six

Oakland Unified student and staff leaders are pleading for an end to gun violence in the city after six people were shot.

Linda Darling-Hammond Wins Major Prize For Her Education Research And Its Impact

State Board of Education President Linda Darling-Hammond, professor emeritus at Stanford University, founded the institute.

Once Again, McFarland City Leaders Lobby The County To Turn Its Library Into A Police Station

Representatives from the city of McFarland are pressing the Kern County Board of Supervisors to reconsider the city's plan.

You’re Wrong!

Nobody likes to be told they are wrong. We all believe that we are right, no matter how logically misguided we may be.

California To Require Salary Ranges To Be Included In Job Postings

The new law will require employers with 15 or more workers to provide employees with pay scales for their jobs starting Jan. 1, 2023.

Federal Court Panel Declares California Ban On Private Prisons Unconstitutional

The law would "override the federal government's decision" to utilize private contractors to run immigration detention facilities.

California Gets A Slew Of New Housing Laws

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed just short of 40 new housing bills into law Wednesday.

Newsom Signs Package Of Abortion Bills Into Law

The bills come after several states tightened abortion restrictions or banned the procedure after U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Newsom Signs Bill Aiding Farmworker Union Formation

The bill will make it easier for California farmworkers to unionize while growers say the law stifles worker independence.

Newsom Relents, Signs Farmworker Union Bill After Pressure From Biden And Labor

Gov. Gavin Newsom ended the suspense over a farmworker labor bill by agreeing to sign it two days before deadline.

Ukrainian Air Force Maintains Special Bond With State's National Guard

"The 144th Fighter Wing is comprised of over 1,100 airmen from all over the West Coast, predominately from California," the commander said.

Fact Checking Ads For California's Sports Betting Propositions

Campaigns on the ballot have made a wide variety of claims, especially about how money from sports betting will be distributed.

CA's Unused Strip Malls, Box Stores To Become Affordable Housing

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday that will allow for vacant or underused buildings to become housing.

California Reverses Course, Will Release Smarter Balanced Test Scores Next Month, Official Says

Changing its earlier position, the California Department of Education will release Smarter Balanced test scores next month, and not wait.

Textbooks: Do We Know Which Ones Are Effective?

Wouldn't it be nice if all teachers had verifiably excellent instructional materials at their disposal, every school and school district?

CA Murder Suspect, Teen Killed In Shootout: 5 Things To Know

A 15-year-old girl and both her parents died in a string of gun violence this week. Here's what we know.

LightGabler Harassment Prevention Training Webinar October 27

Employment law firm LightGabler is providing live, online sexual harassment and bullying prevention training courses.

Strong CA Alliances Could Put A Dent In The Meth Epidemic

We must use the criminal justice system strategically to promote behavioral change in people whose drug use threatens public safety.

Campus Advocates Provide Key Support To Sexual Assault Survivors — But ‘Superheroes' Are In Short Supply

When Laura Swartzen saw the email from Sacramento State University's Title IX office, it felt like her heart skipped a beat.

National Taco Day Freebies, Steals & Dining Deals 2022

Need muy bueno reasons to get your taco fix? Find specials near you Tuesday, Oct. 4 at restaurants throughout California.

CA's EV Revolution To Start With 250K New Charging Stations

CA will deploy hundreds of thousands of electric vehicle chargers by 2025 to adhere to newly passed federal regulations.

LAUSD Makes Push To Bring Chronically Absent Students Back To School

For eighth grader Cloud Mejia, this school year in Los Angeles Unified feels like a reset.

The Struggles Of Attending College While Caring For A Dying Parent

Students navigate many challenges. One I never expected to face while in college was the death of my mother.

Newsom Rejects Second Effort To Make More Community College Adjunct Faculty Eligible For Health Care

For the second consecutive year, Gov. Newsom has rejected a bill that would have made more community college part-time professors eligible.