Millions Of Californians Gain Access To In Vitro Fertilization Under New Law

In vitro fertilization costs thousands of dollars and is often too expensive for many people struggling to conceive.

CA Student Loan Borrowers Could See Their Wages Garnished In 2026: What To Know

Millions of borrowers nationwide are considered in default.

5 New CA Laws That Could Impact Your Health In 2026

A slate of new California laws rolling out in 2026 could lower insulin costs, expand patient privacy protections and more.

She Goes To Police Calls In A Prius. It's Part Of New Approach To Mental Health Emergencies

This California city adopted a new approach to mental health 911 calls by pairing police with mental health clinicians.

5 New CA Laws That Will Affect Your Wallet In 2026

From pay transparency and minimum wage hikes to appliance protections and refunds for failed deliveries, here are five new laws.

Remembering Papa: Northern California's Elderly Face Hidden Epidemic Of Gun Suicides

In California, 5,825 adults aged 70 or older died by gun suicide between 2009 and 2023.

6 New CA Laws That Will Have A Major Effect On 2026

A slate of new state laws will bring changes to how Californians use grocery bags and cellphones and watch TV in 2026.

California's Unemployment Agency Spent Millions On Unused Cellphones, Audit Says

The state bought more cellphones than it needed for remote work during the COVID pandemic and kept paying for thousands of unused lines.

Newsom, CA Dems Slam Trump For Fake Quake Alert Debacle, Demanding Answers

Citing funding cuts, Gov. Newsom called the alert part of a broader "pattern of neglect and incompetence" from the Trump administration.

Fair Media Council Launches National Survey on News and Democracy

Residents invited to weigh in on how news shapes democracy today. Respond by Jan. 31.

Porn Ads Target CA Secretary Of State Website: Report

An investigation was ongoing, the Los Angeles Times reported.

As California Prisons Face ‘Wave' Of Sex Assault Lawsuits, New Audit Highlights Slow Discipline

A new report on discipline in California prisons highlights slow handling of several sex assault cases filed against officers.

Only 1 CA City Is Increasing Sales Tax In The New Year

Several cities are set to see sales taxes go up later in 2026.

California Students With Disabilities Face ‘Terrifying' Special Ed Cuts After Trump Changes

Trump has cut funding to Medicaid, which pays for many services for students with disabilities. He also gutted the Office of Civil Rights.

New Details On $1K 'Trump Accounts' For CA Babies

The plan applies to children born through the calendar years of the Trump administration.

New CA Law To Trigger Big Change For Grocery Shopping In 2026

While the state technically implemented this ban more than 10 years ago, lawmakers hope this new law will close a "nasty loophole."

Why These Truck Drivers In CA Are Disappearing Amid The Holiday Rush: Report

Authorities have reportedly canceled thousands of commercial driver's licenses in California.

‘They Still Need Care': Why CA Migrant Workers Are Avoiding Medical Clinics

Fearful of sharing sensitive information, farmworkers started staying away from mobile medical clinics after President Trump took office.

Bus Drivers Attacked Across CA: Stiffer Penalties Aim To Curb The Violence

"For too long, transit workers have been asked to do their jobs under the shadow of rising threats and violence, ...," union reps said.

Proposed Military Break With Scouts Over 'Boy-Friendly Spaces' Could Affect Thousands Of CA Scouts

Scouting America pushes back as draft memo that would dissolve ties between the military and Scouting.

CA Politicians 'On Edge' After F.B.I. Letters Notify Of Tapped Phones: Report

The unsettling news came after Newsom's former chief of staff was indicted one of the biggest scandals Sacramento has seen in years.

How Fear Of Trump's Immigration Blitz Is Changing Life In California Farm Towns

Tax receipts are down almost 30% in one California farm town, where immigrants are afraid to go out.

A Sheriff, A Billionaire, A Tinge Of Scandal. CA Governor's Race Packs Drama, Uncertainty

The pending exit of term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom has created the most wide-open and crowded field for the CA's highest office in memory.

Bay Area Congressman Eric Swalwell Joins California Governor's Race

Swalwell, a seven-term congress member known as a pugnacious Trump critic, said the state needs a "fighter and a protector."

Justice Department Examines Handling Of Mortgage Fraud Investigation Into Sen. Adam Schiff

Authorities are turning attention to the handling of the Schiff investigation, bringing fresh scrutiny to cases involving Trump foes.

California Projected To Face $18B Deficit As Newsom Heads Into His Last Year As Governor

Newsom will release his own budget estimates in January as he lays out a spending proposal for the next fiscal year.

'Trump Got Burned': Newsom Crows As GOP Stumbles In Gerrymandering War

Trump's plan to bolster his party's narrow House margin to protect Republicans from losing control of the chamber could backfire.

Billionaire Tom Steyer Running For California Governor As A Populist

The 68-year-old's wealth immediately makes him a notable contender in a free-for-all that includes more than a half-dozen Democrats.

CA Republican Pulls Ahead In Crowded Governor's Race, New Poll Says

A Berkeley survey shows GOP Sheriff Chad Bianco edging past top Democrats as 44% of Californians say they haven’t chosen a candidate.

Bill Targeting White House Ballroom Donations Introduced By Democrats

Several firms that donated to the 90,000-square-foot ballroom project have pending business before the government.

Political Scandal Threatens Xavier Becerra's Bid For CA Governor

Biden's former health secretary is being criticized for being oblivious to a years-long fraud scheme.

California Lawmakers Found Money For These Pet Projects Even As They Slashed The Budget

California lawmakers faced a difficult budget year, but they still managed to put hundreds of millions of dollars on these projects.

Trump Sues CA Over 2 Laws Requiring ICE Officers To Identify Themselves

The laws ban federal agents from covering their faces or wearing plain clothes without identification during operations.

One California City's Idea To Tackle The Housing Crisis: Take The Stairs

For YIMBYs and other champions of more housing development, ditching the extra staircase has become a surprisingly buzzy cause.

Justice Department Sues To Block CA US House Map In Clash That Could Tip Control Of Congress

The suit sets the stage for a high-stakes legal and political fight between the Republican administration and the Democratic governor.

House Votes To End Shutdown: See How CA Delegation Voted

One Democrat and nine Republicans representing California in Washington voted yes on a funding measure to reopen the government.

Trump Proposes $2K Tariff Dividend: Who Would Qualify In CA?

Trump claims most Americans could get at least $2,000 from tariff revenue collected by his administration. Are you one of them?

Lawmakers Move To End Shutdown: CA Senators Vow Fight

A group of Democrats teamed up with Republicans to advance a tentative deal to end the government shutdown.

Nancy Pelosi Won't Seek Reelection, Ending 40-Year Career In Congress

Pelosi made history by becoming the first female speaker of the House. She currently represents CA's 11th Congressional District.

'Good Luck, Losers': Newsom Responds To Republican Challenge To House Map Approved By Voters

The lawsuit claims the map-makers illegally used race as a factor to favor Hispanic voters.