California Energy Commission proposes steering new homes from gas appliances
California’s energy policy and planning agency wants to transition new homes away from gas-powered appliances.
Republican John Cox brings live bear on recall campaign trail as Newsom picks up new endorsements
Launching a bus tour in Sacramento with a live Kodiak bear named Tag ambling behind him in the hot sun, Cox promised to bring "beastly" changes to state government.
'It's time to reopen': Caitlyn Jenner releases first campaign ad in bid for CA governor
The campaign ad highlights the "American Dream" in midcentury California before blaming politicians for the state's decline.
Facing recall, Newsom to address California Democrats
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will address the Democratic Party faithful Saturday as he mounts a campaign to keep his job.
Department of Water Resources to truck salmon to Pacific Ocean; low river levels blamed
California will truck millions of young salmon raised at fish hatcheries in the state's Central Valley to the Pacific Ocean because the waterways the fish use to travel downstream are historically low and warm due to increasing drought.
California Senate proposes to spend $3.4 billion on drought
California gets nearly all of its rain and snow in the winter and early spring. But this year, snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains is less than half of normal and most of the state is well below normal precipitation amounts.
Livermore City Council to consider expelling commissioner over 'ghetto' remarks
The Livermore City Council will consider expelling John Stein from the city's planning commission, after the former council member referred to a planned downtown low-income housing project as "ghetto" at the commission's April 20 meeting.
Caitlyn Jenner's son Burt deletes social media as siblings reportedly 'embarrassed' by her Calif. Governor bid
Caitlyn Jenner's oldest son appears to be distancing himself from social media to avoid 'political discussion' amid the Olympian's bid for Calif. governor.
Recall election for Governor Gavin Newsom qualifies for California ballot
California Governor Gavin Newsom will face a recall election after the Republican-led effort to remove him from office reached its signature goal to qualify for the ballot on Monday, state officials reported.
Mayor nominates City Attorney Herrera to lead SFPUC
Mayor London Breed on Monday said she has nominated City Attorney Dennis Herrera to lead the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission as general manager.
California recall has enough signatures to make ballot
Organizers of the recall effort against California Gov. Gavin Newsom collected enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot.
California losing congressional seat for first time
That’s according to Census Bureau population data released Monday that determines how the nation’s 435 House seats are allocated.
Republicans and transgender advocates react to Caitlyn Jenner's campaign for governor
Former Olympian, reality TV star and transgender celebrity Caitlyn Jenner announced to the world she's running to be California's governor by posting "I'm in" on social media and in a headline on her website caitlynjenner.com. Cups, caps, and bumper stickers were for sale online reading "Caitlyn for California."
Caitlyn Jenner to ‘decide soon’ whether she will run for CA governor as Newsom faces recall
The Olympian and reality TV star addressed speculation of a potential campaign run on Twitter over the weekend after reports that she was coordinating with longtime GOP fundraiser Caroline Wren, who had ties to former President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign.
Gov. Newsom signs bill to help displaced hospitality workers get their jobs back
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Friday to help displaced hotel workers.
California Legislature OKs bill to help displaced workers
The California Legislature has passed a bill requiring some hotels and event centers to offer laid-off workers their jobs back.
Immigrant healthcare is on California Senate's wish list
Democrats in the California Senate said Wednesday they want to spend the state's projected multi-billion dollar budget surplus on things such as paying for the health care of some older, low-income adults living in the country illegally.
Sheriff opens criminal investigation into Windsor mayor following sex assault allegations
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office launched a criminal investigation Thursday into the mayor of Windsor after a bombshell report alleging he sexually assaulted four women over a span of 16 years.
Supreme Court halts Calif. virus rules limiting home worship
The Supreme Court is telling California that it can’t enforce coronavirus-related restrictions that have limited home-based religious worship including Bible studies and prayer meetings.
Windsor Mayor Dominc Foppoli urged to resign over sexual assault allegations
Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli faces calls for his immediate resignation after a four women accused him of sexual assault in a bombshell report.