San Jose PD to request new military-style vehicles
San Jose Police to request two new military-style vehicles with strict new reporting requirements due to new state law.
San Jose Police to request two new military-style vehicles with strict new reporting requirements due to new state law.
Oakland City Council member pushes to become abortion access sanctuary
An Oakland City Council member is calling for the city to declare itself a sanctuary for women seeking abortion access.
An Oakland City Council member is calling for the city to declare itself a sanctuary for women seeking abortion access.
Newsom proposes amendment to California constitution to protect abortion rights
At a press conference in southern California today, Governor Newsom talked about the leaked Supreme Court decision on abortion as well as his proposal to guarantee abortion rights in the state Constitution. The event seemed that the Governor essentially kicked off his re-election campaign.
At a press conference in southern California today, Governor Newsom talked about the leaked Supreme Court decision on abortion as well as his proposal to guarantee abortion rights in the state Constitution. The event seemed that the Governor essentially kicked off his re-election campaign.
CA lawmakers, Newsom want to add abortion rights to state Constitution
Governor Newsom and state democrats in the legislature responded quickly to reports the Supreme Court is poised to overturn abortion rights. Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins joined members of the California Legislative Women’s Caucus and Planned Parenthood to announce next steps to make the state an abortion “sanctuary.”
Governor Newsom and state democrats in the legislature responded quickly to reports the Supreme Court is poised to overturn abortion rights. Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins joined members of the California Legislative Women’s Caucus and Planned Parenthood to announce next steps to make the state an abortion “sanctuary.”
Newsom releases first ad for re-election campaign
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday released the first ad of his re-election campaign.
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday released the first ad of his re-election campaign.
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.
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 candidate's ad takes aim at Tesla's self-driving technology
There's a new political ad taking aim at Tesla and its self-driving technology.
There's a new political ad taking aim at Tesla and its self-driving technology.
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.
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.
San Francisco Supervisor Haney wins Assembly election
Early results for Tuesday's special election in San Francisco for the State Assembly race - District 17 are trickling in. Matt Haney has a strong lead over his opponent David Campos in the bid for the seat vacated last year by David Chiu.
Early results for Tuesday's special election in San Francisco for the State Assembly race - District 17 are trickling in. Matt Haney has a strong lead over his opponent David Campos in the bid for the seat vacated last year by David Chiu.
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.
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 Dem candidate appears to mock Rep. Steel's accent: 'You kind of need an interpreter'
Chen, a Democrat running against the freshman Republican congresswoman, attacked Steel over her accent while speaking at an April 7 meet and greet in a synagogue.
Chen, a Democrat running against the freshman Republican congresswoman, attacked Steel over her accent while speaking at an April 7 meet and greet in a synagogue.
California delays coronavirus vaccine mandate for schools
California is delaying a coronavirus vaccine mandate for schoolchildren until at least the summer of 2023.
California is delaying a coronavirus vaccine mandate for schoolchildren until at least the summer of 2023.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.