Tax returns show Caitlyn Jenner’s income has fallen sharply

Caitlyn Jenner’s earnings have fallen precipitously in the last several years from a high of $2.5 million in 2016 when she had her own reality TV show to $550,000, tax filings show.

Radio host Larry Elder files lawsuit over California governor recall election ballot

Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder has filed a lawsuit challenging a decision by California election officials to block him from running in the state’s Sept. 14 recall election, saying he’s the target of political “shenanigans” by Sacramento Democrats.

Funding for the homeless, affordable housing key components of Newsom's state comeback plan

California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the state's homelessness crisis from the city of Sebastopol in Sonoma County on Monday, where he signed a $12 billion bill for homeless funding.  

Larry Elder not listed on California recall candidate roster

Conservative radio talk show host Larry Elder wasn't on the list released by the Secretary of State of candidates who met the requirements to be placed on the Sept. 14 ballot.

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.

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.