Sen. Wiener introduces bill that would decriminalize psychedelics
State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, on Thursday unveiled a bill to decriminalize the use and possession of some psychedelic drugs.
State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, on Thursday unveiled a bill to decriminalize the use and possession of some psychedelic drugs.
California virus aid plan would pay $600 to millions of low-income residents
Millions of low-income Californians will receive $600 checks if the California Legislature approves plans to spend $9.6 billion in new pandemic relief.
Millions of low-income Californians will receive $600 checks if the California Legislature approves plans to spend $9.6 billion in new pandemic relief.
Senator proposes ban on fracking in California by 2027
Heeding the call of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sen. Scott Wiener introduced legislation Wednesday that would ban all fracking in the nation's most populated state by 2027.
Heeding the call of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sen. Scott Wiener introduced legislation Wednesday that would ban all fracking in the nation's most populated state by 2027.
New bill aims to support victims of online sexual exploitation
The 'ending sexual exploitation act" would require offenders to pay $100,000 for every two hours that illegal sexual content is exposed online after they were notified to take it down.
The 'ending sexual exploitation act" would require offenders to pay $100,000 for every two hours that illegal sexual content is exposed online after they were notified to take it down.
Sen. Alex Padilla named chair of immigration subcommittee
Sen. Alex Padilla made the announcement Sunday, noting that his priority is to restore humanity, dignity and respect to the immigration process.
Sen. Alex Padilla made the announcement Sunday, noting that his priority is to restore humanity, dignity and respect to the immigration process.
New legislation would mandate shift to offshore wind production
California Assemblymember David Chiu introduced a bill to the legislature on Thursday intending to shift the state's energy sources to rely more on offshore wind power.
California Assemblymember David Chiu introduced a bill to the legislature on Thursday intending to shift the state's energy sources to rely more on offshore wind power.
California GOP pumps $125K into recall against Gov. Newsom
The California Republican Party announced Saturday it is giving $125,000 to the campaign aimed at recalling Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The California Republican Party announced Saturday it is giving $125,000 to the campaign aimed at recalling Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Proposed legislation would allow to-go alcohol sales permanently in California
A new state bill would permanently allow restaurants to sell alcohol as part of take-out orders in an attempt to alleviate the financial havoc the pandemic unleashed on the food service industry.
A new state bill would permanently allow restaurants to sell alcohol as part of take-out orders in an attempt to alleviate the financial havoc the pandemic unleashed on the food service industry.
California regulators approve plans for utility companies to buy energy, prevent blackouts
Utilities will be allowed to buy extra energy and pass on the costs to customers in order to avoid a repeat of rolling blackouts that kicked in last summer when demand outpaced supply.
Utilities will be allowed to buy extra energy and pass on the costs to customers in order to avoid a repeat of rolling blackouts that kicked in last summer when demand outpaced supply.
Shirley Chisholm, pioneering politician, paved way for Black women
East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee talks about how pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm paved the way for herself and Vice President Kamala Harris. Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. Later, she would run for president.
East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee talks about how pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm paved the way for herself and Vice President Kamala Harris. Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. Later, she would run for president.
Nation's stormy politics could unsettle California recall
California may become the next testing ground for the nation’s roiled, unpredictable politics as an effort to give voters a chance to fire Gov. Gavin Newsom moves closer to reality.
California may become the next testing ground for the nation’s roiled, unpredictable politics as an effort to give voters a chance to fire Gov. Gavin Newsom moves closer to reality.
Newsom to revise California's indoor church guidelines after ruling
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said Saturday it will issue revised guidelines for indoor church services after the Supreme Court lifted the state's ban on indoor worship during the coronavirus pandemic.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said Saturday it will issue revised guidelines for indoor church services after the Supreme Court lifted the state's ban on indoor worship during the coronavirus pandemic.
California pushes back high-speed rail construction deadline again
California is again pushing back the deadline and raising the cost for its high-speed rail project.
California is again pushing back the deadline and raising the cost for its high-speed rail project.
Significant EDD reforms headed to California legislature
A flurry of EDD reform bills have been submitted to the California legislature to fix, once and for all, EDD's inability properly serve millions of unemployed Californians.
A flurry of EDD reform bills have been submitted to the California legislature to fix, once and for all, EDD's inability properly serve millions of unemployed Californians.
Expert weighs in on increased effort to recall Gov. Newsom
Recall expert Joshua Spivak says watching the effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom is fascinating. The Oakland resident can recount specific details of nearly every recall effort in history.
Recall expert Joshua Spivak says watching the effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom is fascinating. The Oakland resident can recount specific details of nearly every recall effort in history.
California Supreme Court rejects lawsuit challenging ride-share vote
The California Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit Wednesday that sought to overturn a ballot measure that kept app-based ride-hailing and delivery drivers independent contractors.
The California Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit Wednesday that sought to overturn a ballot measure that kept app-based ride-hailing and delivery drivers independent contractors.
Former San Diego mayor joins race for California governor
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is running for California governor.
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is running for California governor.
School districts, unions at odds over how and when to reopen safely
Dr. Anthony Fauci held a forum Thursday evening with educators about the future of returning to the classroom as COVID-19 remains a threat.
Dr. Anthony Fauci held a forum Thursday evening with educators about the future of returning to the classroom as COVID-19 remains a threat.
Mayor Breed's State of the City strikes optimistic tone despite COVID, economic challenges
Addressing the economic fallout from COVID-19, the mayor said the city is hurting, but that she's also hopeful about recovering.
Addressing the economic fallout from COVID-19, the mayor said the city is hurting, but that she's also hopeful about recovering.
California regulators say highway marijuana billboards must go
In a downer for California's legal marijuana industry, regulators say some highway billboards advertising such products must come down.
In a downer for California's legal marijuana industry, regulators say some highway billboards advertising such products must come down.