Election could move California further left on taxes, race
The state is famous — or notorious — for liberal-minded policies that have established some of the nation's highest taxes.
Election security efforts in California to prevent voter fraud
Precautions have been taken in California to guard against fraud and ballot tampering in the 2020 Presidential Election.
Statue of former governor Pete Wilson removed after policies criticized
The 13-year-old statue near Horton Plaza Park was removed by Horton Walk, the nonprofit that owns it.
California’s Prop. 16 asks voters to decide on affirmative action
A statewide survey in September by the Public Policy Institute of California shows Prop 16 struggling to gain support.
California EDD expects to work through claim backlogs by Jan 2021
But, if the pandemic and unemployment surges in the coming weeks, the January "up to speed" goal, is endangered.
CA Secretary of State: Make a plan to vote now
Secretary of State Alex Padilla gives tips and insight to voters about how to make sure their vote is counted this November.
'Former staff' claim abuse by ex-Rep. Hill in Twitter hack
The anonymous tweets said Hill had not been held accountable and is “not a hero.”
Andrew Yang takes lead in California data privacy measure
“The amount of data we’re giving up is unprecedented in human history,” said Yang
California voters to consider property tax overhaul
The system tying taxes to the most recent purchase price now faces one of its biggest challenges.
California vote by mail ballots will arrive soon, here’s what you should know
Vote By Mail ballots will be sent out soon to all registered California voters and should arrive the week of Oct. 5. A new statewide tool will allow voters to track their blank ballot before it arrives, when they send it back and when their votes are cast.
California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks
This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.
California ban on fracking by 2024 criticized as too late
"He can suspend fracking now, but he is punting to the Legislature."
Former Gov. Jerry Brown talks climate change, CA's COVID19 response and 2020 election
“You might ask me, at 82, am I as sharp as I was at 78? Quite frankly, I think I know more, and I think I’m better equipped.”
CA Secretary of State talks voting access, safety in November election
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla spoke to reporters Wednesday about voting access and safety this year during the pandemic.
California allows more exemptions from landmark labor law
The amendments, which take effect immediately.
Gov. Newsom signs eviction relief bill amid virus
The pandemic has devastated California’s economy, causing millions of people to lose their jobs as the government ordered businesses to close for months to slow the spread of the disease.
California Senate OKs state reviews for police shootings
The state's top law enforcement officer does not support the bill for one reason: his office loses up to $80 million annually.
Weather improves, thousands of evacuated Californians return home after wildfires
In the past two days, evacuation orders were lifted for at least 50,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area and wine country, officials with the state fire agency, Cal Fire, said Thursday evening. At their peak, some 170,000 people were under evacuation orders.
Newsom signs bill banning the sale of most flavored tobacco products in California
This comes hours after the California Senate voted 34-0 to pass SB 793. It's no surprise as Newsom said during his afternoon press briefing that he was "eager" to sign the bill.