Sen. Feinstein addresses claims of being mentally unfit to serve, points to an effective record
At 88-years old and having recently endured the death of her husband, U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California once again finds herself defending her mental fitness to serve out the rest of her term.
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 lawmakers consider bill to protect poll workers' privacy
With a political landscape that remains polarized and after several examples of harassment, California lawmakers are now considering a bill to protect election poll workers.
California corporate diversity law ruled unconstitutional
A Los Angeles judge ruled Friday that California's landmark law mandating that corporations diversify their boards with members from certain racial, ethnic or LGBT groups is unconstitutional.
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.
Fatal fentanyl overdoses among teenagers are on the rise
Fatal fentanyl overdoses among teenagers are on the rise across the country as Center for Disease Control and Prevention numbers show deaths annually have topped 100,000.
California gas rebate: Here's when you can expect to get it
The rebate will come in the form of a $400 debit card issued to all registered vehicle owners. Electric vehicles will also be included.
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.
Judge Patricia Guerrero confirmed as 1st Latina on California Supreme Court
Justice Patricia Guerrero, a San Diego appeals court judge who is the daughter of Mexican immigrants, was confirmed as the first Latina to serve on the California Supreme Court
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.
Abortions in California would become cheaper under proposal
California lawmakers on Thursday voted to make abortions much cheaper for people on private health insurance plans, bringing California closer to becoming the fourth state in the country to ban insurance fees for the procedure.
$400 gas rebate could be in Californians' future under Democrat proposal
California Democrats on Thursday offered their proposal for a $400 rebate to offset the rising cost of gas. The rebate would be offered to all taxpayers in the state.
Chesa Boudin poll shows recall effort has strong support
Voters are likely to vote yes to recall San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, according to a recent poll done by EMC Research.
Republican California lawmakers call for immediate suspension of gas tax
Saying consumers need immediate relief and because the state of California already has a $65 billion budget surplus, Sacramento legislative Republicans demanded an immediate suspension of the state gas tax on Monday.
Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith will not seek re-election
Laurie Smith, the embattled sheriff of Santa Clara County, announced she will not seek re-election when her term expires in January.
Newsom wants tax rebate, touts ‘California Way’ of governing
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a tax rebate Tuesday amid record-high prices at the pump but rejected calls to increase oil drilling, saying he wants to free the state "once and for all from the grasp of petro-dictators."
Vandal armed with spray paint strikes South Bay GOP headquarters, struggle seen on video
Surveillance video shared on Thursday shows the moments when a man, equipped with spray paint, vandalized the Santa Clara County Republican Party Headquarters in San Jose on Wednesday.
Republican contender Nathan Hochman hopes to unseat California AG Rob Bonta
Republican Nathan Hochman hopes to pose one question to California voters when they head to the polls this fall: "Do feel more safe and secure today than you have in the last two, four, six, eight years?"
Voters oust San Francisco school board members in special recall election
As of the Tuesday night election, San Francisco Unified School board President Gabriela Lopez and members Faauuga Moliga, and Allison Collins no longer hold their seats.
Rebecca Kaplan announces bid for Alameda County supervisor
Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan on Tuesday announced she is running for Alameda County supervisor.