California governor backs plan to pay for some abortions
California taxpayers would help pay for abortions for women who can’t afford them under a new spending proposal Newsom announced to prepare for a potential surge of people from other states seeking reproductive care if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
California lawmaker reveals abortion as more women speak out
A California legislator who is the wife of state Attorney General Rob Bonta disclosed Tuesday that she had an abortion as a 21-year old.
In drought-ravaged California, water use is up dramatically
California’s drought is worsening and yet residents used more water in March than any other month since 2015.
San Francisco rally to protest possible overturn of Roe V. Wade
The national group Women's March is urging supporters to hold rallies all across the country.
Newsom releases first ad for re-election campaign
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday released the first ad of his re-election campaign.
$1M in jewelry stolen from JC Penney, Sam's Club in California: AG
A total of $1 million in jewelry has been stolen from JC Penney and Sam's Club stores throughout California, Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Friday.
Newsom's plan to force mentally-ill homeless into 'CARE court' treatment faces 1st hearing
Governor Newsom’s controversial plan to force some people into court-ordered treatment faced its first public hearing. The state senate judiciary committee took public comment for a bill that would establish a CARE court, designed to get the severely mentally ill off the streets.
California Senate OKs lower standard for indoor water use
Mired in an extreme drought, California lawmakers on Thursday took the first step toward lowering the standard for how much water people use in their homes — a move that won't be enforced on individual customers but could lead to higher rates even as consumption declines.
Newsom interfered in Activision lawsuit, state lawyer claims
A lawyer for California's civil rights agency has resigned over what she alleged were undue attempts by Gov. Gavin Newsom and his office to interfere in a state lawsuit against video game giant Activision Blizzard.
California water officials say 2022 driest winter on record
State and local water agencies say this week's wet weather is not enough to alleviate the severe drought conditions facing California.
California delays coronavirus vaccine mandate for schools
California is delaying a coronavirus vaccine mandate for schoolchildren until at least the summer of 2023.
City of Berkeley awarded $16.2 million state grant to convert hotel into housing for homeless residents
The city will use the grant to purchase the Golden Bear Inn, a 37,000-square-foot site on San Pablo Avenue, and convert it into 43 housing units, space for counseling, a community room and a dining hall.
California plan aims to triple sale of electric cars by 2026
California wants electric vehicle sales to triple in the next four years to 35% of all new car purchases, an aggressive target set as part of the goal to phase out the sale of gas-powered cars by the middle of next decade.
California officials respond to mass shooting in downtown Sacramento
California officials are reacting to the overnight mass shooting in Sacramento that left six dead, and at least 12 others wounded. This is the 12th mass shooting in California this year.
Rally in San Francisco honors Cesar Chavez's legacy of fighting for workers' rights
In honor of his fight for worker’s rights, the United Farm Workers held a rally in the Mission District on Cesar Chavez Day.
California task force votes to limit reparations to slave descendants
A first-in-the nation task force charged with studying the issue of reparations for Black Californians voted Tuesday to limit state compensation to the descendants of free and enslaved Black people who were in the U.S. in the 19th century, narrowly rejecting a proposal to include all Black people.
Newsom appoints California's first openly transgender judge to bench
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed the state's first openly transgender judge to the bench on Friday.
Some say California gas rebate plan doesn't address long-term issues
Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing an $11 billion relief package to give Californians relief from high gas prices. His plan includes rebates and free public transit.
Newsom proposes $100M for Native American tribes to buy land
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed giving Native American tribes $100 million so they can purchase and preserve their ancestral lands.