San Jose school expects surge in new immigrants after border restrictions relaxed

A change in immigration policy at the southern border is expected to quickly have an impact on a South Bay school that caters to the immigrant community. 

American Bites, San Francisco restaurant, slammed for anti-trans event

A San Francisco restaurant found itself the target of angry online comments after hosting a fundraising event for the local Republican Party that reportedly featured speakers who criticized the transgender community. 

Disney bailing on Florida project is 'victory' for California, Newsom says

Gov. Newsom celebrated the news that 2,000 jobs would remain in California after the Walt Disney Co. abandoned a $1 billion development project in Florida.

White House vows more federal aid to reduce homelessness in 5 cities and California

Five major U.S. cities and the state of California will receive federal help to get unsheltered residents into permanent housing under a new plan launched Thursday as part of the Biden administration’s larger goal to reduce homelessness 25% by 2025.

8-year-old girl dies in Border Patrol custody, as agency struggles with overcrowding

A little girl from Panama born with heart problems died in Border Patrol custody Wednesday, the second death of a child from Latin America in U.S. government custody in two weeks.

Feinstein's health complications more serious than previously disclosed

Sen. Dianne Feinstein's health complications from the shingles virus were more severe than previously disclosed, according to a spokesperson for the senator.

Here are the restrictions on transgender people proceeding in US statehouses

Missouri and Nebraska proposals are poised for action and could add to the list of at least 17 states that have enacted laws restricting or banning gender affirming care for minors.

Here's why a government default may be worse than a government shutdown

All the hand-wringing over a potential government default if Congress doesn’t increase the national debt limit has conjured up images of past government shutdowns.

L.A. Dodgers disinvite Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to 'Pride Night', rescind award

Sister Unity with the Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence said the group was honored to find out the LA Dodgers planned to present them the "Community Hero Award" at the team’s Pride night in June. Then suddenly, the Sisters were disinvited, the award, rescinded.

California veterans push for exemption on military retirement pay

A group of veterans and supporters are urging the California Assembly to take up a bill that would impact military retirement pay.

Mifepristone abortion pill case moves to appeals court, on track for Supreme Court

Lawyers seeking to preserve pregnant women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion got pushback Wednesday from appellate judges with a history of supporting abortion restrictions.

After 3 multi-million dollar settlements, Santa Clara County will report future settlements to the public

In the last eight years, Santa Clara County has paid out about $20 million to settle cases because someone was hurt or died while in custody. Now the Board hopes reporting the settlements will bring about more transparency and accountability.

California state budget deficit to get much bigger

The state's budget deficit is so large, it would purchase the latest, brand new 737 Max airplanes.

Democratic candidate forum silent on Sen. Feinstein's return to Capitol Hill

Sen. Dianne Feinstein walked to her seat at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Thursday and received a standing ovation, resuming her duties after a three-month absence as she recovered from shingles.