California cuts the number of exams required to earn teaching credential
California's newly approved state budget allows teacher candidates to skip two of the tests that had been required to earn a teaching credential if they take approved coursework.
California recall candidates dispute portions of official list
The official list of who's running in California's recall election of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom remained unsettled Sunday, with talk radio host Larry Elder maintaining he should be included and state officials giving no details as to why he wasn't.
California becomes the first state to implement a guaranteed income program
California lawmakers approved the first state-funded guaranteed income plan in the nation Thursday, aimed at providing monthly cash payments to low-income young adults who've recently left foster care and pregnant people out of poverty.
Automated solar permitting tool launches in select Bay Area cities
Automated solar permitting systems such as the SolarAPP+ program aim to cut permitting costs for Californians and reduce the time it takes to begin installation, increasing the incentive to switch to solar energy.
Wildfire outlook continues to worsen for Western US
The Federal agency that coordinates wildfire mutual aid among the states has now sent out a warning that resources are getting thinly stretched.
Faulconer calls for 'war footing' to fight California fires
Republican candidate for governor Kevin Faulconer says California needs to approach worsening wildfires with "war footing."
Radio host Larry Elder enters California recall election
Conservative radio talk show host Larry Elder entered California’s Sept. 14 recall election on Monday, bringing a well-known voice on the political right to a muddled Republican field trying to oust first-term Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Judge denies Gov. Newsom's request to have his political affiliation on recall ballot
California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is facing a recall election in September, will not be allowed to have his political party affiliation next to his name on the ballot after being denied by a state Superior Court judge on Monday.
Bay Area communities brace for weekend of triple-digit temperatures
Dozens of people reserved spots at the Diablo Hills Golf Course in Walnut Creek as early as 6:15 a.m to beat the 100-degree heat. The course's operations manager says it's something they prepare for on a hot day.
California oil regulators deny issuance of 21 new fracking permits
California denied 21 oil drilling permits this week in the latest move toward ending fracking in a state that makes millions from the petroleum industry but is seeing widespread drought and more dangerous fire seasons linked to climate change.
California AG will now investigate and review all deadly officer-involved shootings of unarmed civilians
There is an average of 40 to 50 police shootings in California each year, and now the Attorney General will investigate them.
Mask requirement returns at California state Capitol following COVID-19 outbreak
At least nine people who work at the California state Capitol tested positive for the coronavirus last week, including four who are fully vaccinated, triggering a return of the mask mandate for lawmakers and staff.
California wildfires so far in 2021 greatly exceed 2020 levels
The number of wildfires and amount of land burned in parched California so far this year greatly exceed totals for the same period in disastrous 2020.
Republican Lanhee Chen launches bid for state controller
Lanhee Chen wants to do what no Republican has done in California since 2006—win a statewide office. The Hoover Institution fellow, Stanford lecturer and GOP policy advisor announced his run for state controller.
Residential solar owners could avoid paying for proposed PG&E rate increase
Many customers and consumer advocates are still reeling from PG&E's $3.6 billion rate increase, filed last Wednesday, a request that would hit your monthly bill in a noticeable way.
New South San Francisco Caltrain station is 50% over budget and 30 months late
The opening of Caltrain's new station in South San Francisco is now set for November, meaning Caltrain expects the project to finish 50% over budget and two and a half years late.
Newsom to face recall election on Sept. 14
California has scheduled a Sept. 14 recall election that could oust Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. The date was set after election officials certified that enough valid petition signatures had been turned in to qualify the election for the ballot.
Richmond City Council votes to retain city manager, city attorney despite mayor's accusations
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to allow two city officials to remain in office after Mayor Tom Butt accused them of improperly using public funds for an ethics investigation.
San Jose City Council unanimously approves gun violence reduction initiatives
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said the initiative included two first-of-its kind proposals: "mandatory gun insurance, and mandatory gun ownership fees."
California AG's wife among those seeking his Assembly seat
Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area may keep it all in the family after voting for a successor to replace Attorney General Rob Bonta in the state Assembly.