CA Renames César Chavez Day Following Sexual Abuse Allegations

The state’s effort is part of a wave of other moves to alter memorials honoring the man now accused of abusing women and girls.

State Finds ‘Systemic' Failures In How A California School District Handles Sex Abuse Allegations

California's attorney general issues reforms for a SoCal school district after finding “systemic” failures in handling sex abuse.

Does CA's Race For Governor Finally Have A Leader? Attacks From Left And Right Offer Clue

A burst of negative publicity aimed at the Democratic U.S. House member Eric Swalwell suggests rivals see him gaining momentum.

CA Lawmakers Aim To Rename César Chavez Day Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations

Political leaders in cities are considering similar moves after the allegations became public, accusing Chavez of sexually abusing girls.

CA Has $15B In Unclaimed Property: How To Get What You're Owed

California's controller referred to the state-held unclaimed property as "California's financial lost and found."

CalMatters: Citing Iran Crisis, Trump Orders Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline Restart. California Will Fight It

The move comes in response to skyrocketing fuel prices in the wake of the Iran conflict.

Citing Iran Crisis, Trump Orders CA Oil Pipeline Restarted. CA Will Fight It

The move in response to skyrocketing fuel prices amid the Iran conflict brought an immediate threat to sue by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

CA Launches Probe After Video Shows Petition Gatherers Offering Money For Signatures

A video posted Monday on X shows a sign that says “Sign petition for $5” and a line of people waiting along the sidewalk.

CA Lawmaker Says He's Leaving The Republican Party And Will Serve As An Independent

The two-term congressman faces a tough reelection battle following the redrawing of the state’s congressional boundaries.

Is California's Ski Season Deadlier Than Usual? Here's Why We Don't Know

A deadly ski season in California raises urgent questions. Why doesn't CA track resort injuries or deaths, and who's protecting people.

The Field Is Set: Meet The Candidates Officially Running For California Governor

Eight Democrats and two Republicans have filed officially to run for California governor by the Friday deadline.

Supreme Court Blocks Law Against Schools Outing Transgender Students To Their Parents In CA

The order blocks for now a state law that bans automatic parental notification requirements if students change pronouns or gender expression

Perfect Storm Is Driving Up CA Gas Prices: What To Know

Before the war, California drivers were already paying the highest gasoline prices in the nation.

CA Voter ID Proposal Appears Headed For November 2026 Ballot

Proponents claim they have garnered enough signatures to get the California Voter ID Initiative on the ballot.

'Home,' the Best Place to Be

Deportation Not Punishment, But Law

CA Homeowners Ages 60+ Exempt From Paying Property Taxes Under New Proposal

The proposed ballot initiative ​is winding its way through the state's legal process and could come before California voters in November.

California Democrats Can't Pick A Favorite As 9 Candidates Vie To Replace Newsom

Nine Democrats, one party endorsement, zero consensus. Gubernatorial hopefuls woo delegates as anxiety grows about a GOP candidates.

California Democrats Back Establishment Candidates Despite Progressive Pushback

The country’s largest state Democratic party endorsed a slate of aging congressional incumbents at its convention in San Francisco.

How An Aging California Is Turning To Senior Centers For Romance, Community And Health

Neighborhood senior centers localize important resources and provide a safe, accessible space where older adults can go to find community.

Modern Parenting Means Apps For Sports, School And More. Where Is The Data Going?

California is a national leader in data privacy. Yet state law has gaps that allow companies to collect and sell students' data.

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs. Here's How They've Affected California

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump does not have the authority to impose broad tariffs under the emergency act he has cited.

Newsom Calls On Trump To Issue Refund Checks To Californians After Tariffs Ruled Illegal

The Trump administration has collected billions in tariffs that were ruled illegal on Friday.

Factory-Built Housing Hasn't Taken Off In California Yet, But This Year Might Be Different

Building homes inside a factory has long been seen as a way to revolutionize the American housing industry, ushering in a new era.

Bernie Sanders, Gavin Newsom Become Adversaries Over Push To Tax CA Billionaires

Two of the country's leading liberals are squaring off over a controversal bill to tax California's billionaires.

Newsom Takes His Anti-Trump Arguments To Europe During Munich Security Conference

The second-term governor and likely 2028 presidential candidate has taken his Donald Trump-bashing tour to the Munich Security Conference.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump From Rescinding $600M In Health Grants To CA And Democratic States

The Department of Health and Human Services said the grants are being terminated because they do not reflect CDC priorities.

‘It's Time': California Leaders Unveil Biggest Crackdown On Drunk Drivers In Decades

A bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers has introduced 10 bills, an unprecedented package designed to stop deadly drivers.

Hospitals' Opaque Pricing Is Crushing California's Small Businesses [Opinion]

"When hospital bills keep rising, it becomes nearly impossible for small firms to continue providing coverage to their employees."

Newsom Takes Aim At Veterans 'Claim Sharks' As He Signs Law Banning Fees For Help With VA

The law prohibits unaccredited private companies from billing former military service members for help with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs.

Judge Blocks CA's Ban On Federal Agents Wearing Masks But Requires Badges Be Clearly Seen

California became the first state to ban most law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings, but a federal judge blocked the law.

CA Voters Would Pass Billionaire Tax, Poll Finds

“California voters are signaling something very clearly,” said an official with Nestpoint, the firm that conducted the poll.

Supreme Court Allows New CA Congressional Districts Favoring Democrats

No justices dissented from the brief order denying the Trump Administration's appeal without explanation.

California Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Effort To Toughen Penalties For DUI Offenses

"California is the epicenter of America's drunk driving crisis," said State Assemblywoman Cottie Petris-Norris.

Newsom Files Civil Rights Complaint Accusing Dr. Oz Of Targeting Armenian Americans

The filing comes after Dr. Oz accused the "Russian Armenian Mafia" of running a $3.5 billion hospice care fraud scheme in Los Angeles.

ICE Commander Behind Minnesota Crackdown Sent Back To CA After Alex Pretti Shooting: Report

Gregory Bovino is expected to leave Minnesota operations following mounting scrutiny over the latest ICE shooting of an American citizen.

CA Launches Probe Into Allegations That TikTok Is Censoring Posts Critical Of Trump And ICE

"TikTok is dead": The investigation comes following reports of suppressing content that is critical of President Donald Trump.

California Democrats Urge Government Shutdown After Federal Agents Kill Minnesota Nurse

More than half of California’s Democratic legislative caucus called for a government shutdown.

California Cities Just Saw Their Lowest Homicide Rates In Decades. It's Not Clear Why

Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows in many cities across the state.

CA Sues Trump Administration Over Plans To Restart Oil Pipelines Along The Coast

The administration has hailed the project by Houston-based Corp. to restart production in waters off coastline damaged by a 2015 oil spill.

Internal Memo Authorizes ICE To Enter Homes Without Judicial Warrants In Some Cases

The directive was signed by Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons.