New California laws go into effect on July 1

Starting July 1, a batch of new laws will take effect in California, ranging from legislation banning junk fees, to a law designed to prevent victims from getting unknowingly drugged at bars and clubs.

CA attorney general holds South Bay roundtable on gun violence

California A.G. Rob Bonta held the third in a series of roundtable discussions around the state on the issue of gun violence. He met with community leaders and stakeholders from the Bay Area and Central Coast.

Federal judge again rules that California's ban on assault weapons is unconstitutional

A federal judge who previously overturned California's three-decade-old ban on assault weapons did it again on Thursday, ruling that the state's attempts to prohibit sales of semiautomatic guns violates the constitutional right to bear arms.

'I am quite familiar with firearms': When Feinstein challenged colleague on Senate floor

The late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's work on the assault weapons ban signed into law in 1994 will be one of the most significant parts of her legacy. Video from the Senate floor shows her debate the bill, clashing with Idaho Sen. Larry Craig.

New Mexico governor's order suspends the right to carry guns in public across Albuquerque

Albuquerque's police chief said he won't enforce it, and the county sheriff said he's uneasy about it because it raises too many questions about constitutional rights.

Ambush of San Jose officers highlights risk of answering domestic violence calls

As a San Jose officer fights for her life in the hospital after being shot this week, the risk involved in answering domestic violence calls is highlighted.

California takes up gun control amendment to Constitution

The California legislature has taken up an amendment to the US Constitution proposed by Gov. Newsom that would impose four major changes to restrict access to guns.

Bay Area has 2nd-highest amount of gun deaths statewide: study

The Bay Area experienced the second-highest gun-related deaths in the state, a new study found, and not surprisingly, the most deaths occured in the East Bay.

Gov. Newsom spars on Twitter about adding constitutional amendment for gun control

After proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to harden federal gun laws, Gov. Gavin Newsom sparred on social media with prominent Republicans who unloaded on his idea. 

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes constitutional amendment to tighten access to guns

Gov. Newsom announced Thursday that he is proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that would enshrine into law gun regulations including universal background checks and raising the minimum age to buy a firearm to 21.

California court upholds state-wide ban on assault weapons

Just last year the Supreme Court ruled that states cannot take away people’s right to carry a concealed weapon. Now a CA court of appeals is saying that the Supreme Court ruling will not overrule the state’s assault weapons ban.

Infowars host Alex Jones files for personal bankruptcy

Alex Jones filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Houston. His filing listed $1 billion to $10 billion in liabilities and $1 million to $10 million in assets.

Redwood City approves temporary ordinance prohibiting gun shops

Redwood City’s city council was asked via petition with 1,500 signatures, to implement a temporary ordinance to keep a gun shop from opening, particularly in a residential area. Those who support a gun shop say they just want to be able to protect themselves and their families as crime rates continue to rise.

California to launch nation's first gun violence prevention office

Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the new, first in the nation Office of Gun Violence Prevention to deal with the growing crisis.