Former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer attacked and robbed near her Oakland Jack London Square home

Former U.S. Senator from the State of California Barbara Boxer was assaulted in a robbery near her home in Oakland's Jack London Square on Monday. She says she is thankful she was not seriously injured. 

California healthcare workers and state employees must show vaccination status

California will require state employees and all health care workers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or get tested weekly as officials aim to slow rising coronavirus infections, mostly among the unvaccinated.

Newsom signs $2.6 billion child care and early education bill

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $2.6 billion Child Care and Early Education bill that would provide new and better resources for children and child care providers.

Funding to California program connecting low income residents to fresh produce at risk

A statewide program that accepts food stamps, better known as Cal Fresh, as well as WIC, is having a big impact on the lives of families struggling to make ends meet. Continued funding for the program, however, is uncertain.

Judge rules California must include Larry Elder on recall ballot

A California judge ruled Wednesday that conservative radio talk show host Larry Elder must be included on the recall election ballot after he was previously blocked.

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.