New California gas price law gives regulators power to penalize 'big oil'

It was just a few weeks ago that California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the oil industry the second most powerful force on earth, trailing only Mother Nature in its ability to bend the elements — both physical and political — to its will.

East Bay MUD says reservoirs are 88% full, will ease drought restrictions

East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) announced on Tuesday they are making adjustments to its emergency drought regulations and that they expect reservoirs to fully refill. 

'When will enough be enough?' California politicians outraged over latest deadly school mass shooting

The chorus among prominent California Democrats was clear; they've more than seen enough and are asking Congress to act on gun violence after six people were shot and killed at a private school in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday.

California partners with a nonprofit to manufacture insulin

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today that the state is partnering with Civica Rx to start manufacturing insulin. The lifesaving medicine will be available to diabetics for $30 starting sometime next year.

Housing, mental health care key to Newsom's latest strategy to fight homeless crisis

Newsom says he wants to build facilities where over $10,000 people a year can live and be treated for mental illness. Newsom’s past policies have been heavily criticized for not producing results and this time he wants California voters to weigh in on his new plan.

Gov. Newsom unveils plan to make $30 insulin

In a news conference Saturday, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan for the state to begin making its own insulin. The governor signed a 50 million dollar contract with the nonprofit drugmaker “CIVICA." 

Gov. Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID

California Governor Gavin Newsom tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to his staff. 

California won't renew $54M contract with Walgreens over abortion pill stance

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is delivering on his word to cut ties with Walgreens over the drugstore chain's stance on distributing abortion pills.

Newsom says California 'done' doing business with Walgreens

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday said that the state would no longer do business with Walgreens after the drugstore chain said it won't administer abortion pills in several states where they remain legal.

State of emergency declared in parts of California

Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency in 13 California counties that bore the brunt of recent storms that brought rain, snow and other hazards.

Research shows San Francisco slow to recover from pandemic, remote tech work major factor

The Pandemic Recovery Index shows San Francisco ranks 24th out of the 25 largest economic regions in the country. San Jose fared much better, coming in at number 16. 

Wiener criticizes judge's ruling on Berkeley People's Park housing project

An appeals court has blocked a $312 million housing project at People’s Park in Berkeley. The court ruled the project fails to address environmental concerns.

Proposed amendment aims to safeguard same-sex marriage in California

After Roe v. Wade was overturned, supporters of same-sex marriage say they want to take action now to ensure anyone who wants to get married in California can do so.

Californians will get this much credit on next month's gas and electric bill

Gov. Gavin Newsom said millions of Californians will get a credit on next month's natural gas and electricity bill. This is how much you should look for on your next bill.

Newsom budget would cut some money for flood protection

Multiple flood protection projects in California are on hold after Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed cutting their funding to help cover a $22.5 billion budget deficit — a decision disappointing environmental advocates as weeks of powerful storms have caused widespread flooding that damaged homes and washed away roads.