Alyssa Milano considering run for Congress in 2024: 'I’m looking at California’s 4th District'
The 'Insatiable' star said a decision on the matter could come after the 2022 midterm elections
Protesters disrupt Bay Area congressional town hall, claim medical freedom and privacy rights
It was a raucous 90 minutes in Marin County when a congressional town hall in the Bay Area Tuesday night was stormed and disrupted by anti-vaccine and pro-Donald Trump protesters. Rep. Jared Huffman struggled to carry on his first in-person town hall in a year amid the disruptions.
U.S. Judge rules California's ban on assault weapons is unconstitutional
On Friday, a federal judge overturned California’s long-standing ban on assault weapons. However, there won't be changes immediately.
U.S. Judge overturns California’s ban on assault weapons
U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez of San Diego ruled that the state’s definition of illegal military-style rifles unlawfully deprives law-abiding Californians of weapons commonly allowed in most other states and by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Timing of Newsom recall election still in flux
It's near certain Newsom will face a special election this year, but the question now, is when? Many analysts have estimated a November election, but now an earlier timeline is being floated.
California to continue allowing sale of to-go cocktails through 2021
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the state will continue allowing restaurants to sell takeout alcohol and keep expanded outdoor dining through the end of the year.
California's largest state worker union OKs $1 million to fight Newsom recall
California's largest state worker union approved a $1 million donation Wednesday to help Gov. Gavin Newsom fight the recall in an emergency vote that some members said would cause friction in the union amid a leadership shakeup.
California urges Environmental Protection Agency to let state set car-emissions standard
Officials from California, New York and other states urged the EPA to allow California to set its own automobile tailpipe pollution standards, an action that would reverse a Trump-era policy and could help usher in stricter emissions standards for new vehicles.
California social media regulations a tougher sell in 2021
After pioneering consumer data privacy protections, the California Legislature has tapped the brakes on proposals to further regulate social media companies.
Extreme heat wave to hit California next week; grid operator says energy supply is sufficient
California’s power grid operator said it’s not anticipating energy supply outages over the next few days as temperatures are expected to soar to triple digits in the state’s interior.
California governor pardons inmate firefighters
California's governor has pardoned more than a dozen people, including two inmate firefighters who faced deportation, and commuted the sentences of three people who were convicted of killings where they didn't pull the trigger.
CPUC fines PG&E $106M for 2019 shutoffs, website unavailability
The California Public Utilities Commission issued a $106 million penalty for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for violating safety guidelines during three power shutoffs held in the fall of 2019.
Hounded by developer, Sonoma County DA to face recall vote in September
Sonoma County voters will choose whether to recall District Attorney Jill Ravitch from office on September 14.
California better prepared to prevent blackouts, but grid remains vulnerable
California's top energy regulators on Tuesday said the state is better prepared to avoid last summer's rotating blackouts, but they cautioned the power grid is still vulnerable to extreme heat waves that could force more outages later this year.
Born in jail, progressive Antioch mayor now champions police reform
Lamar Thorpe was born in jail. He was the only Black child among other children raised by Mexican foster care parents. He couldn’t properly read and write English in high school. Now, he's mayor of Antioch.
California is awash in tax revenue and budget reflects it
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a $268 billion state budget that is one-third larger than the state’s current spending plan, fueled by surging state tax revenues and federal stimulus money.
California AG takes over Vallejo police shooting of Sean Monterrosa
Attorney General Rob Bonta is taking over the review into the Vallejo police shooting of Sean Monterrosa – the 22-year-old was killed after an officer opened fire through the windshield of a police cruiser and killed him.
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.