California is grappling with a major budget crisis after Governor Gavin Newsom and the Democratic legislature pushed forward an aggressive Medicaid expansion.
California is advancing a $239 million taxpayer-funded initiative to transform San Quentin State Prison into a rehabilitation center, a move that has sparked controversy among some legal professionals.
Amador County Sheriff Gary Redman has publicly declared his intention to defy California's 2017 sanctuary law, SB 54, which limits local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Despite a nationwide drop in gas prices, California drivers continue to face prices near $5 per gallon—thanks in large part to state-imposed taxes and regulations, not oil companies, according to state data and industry experts.
A former police officer and current MMA fighter has been awarded $10 million in damages after a California jury ruled that she endured years of harassment.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has called for the state to pursue "strategic" relationships with world leaders, urging them to make a retaliatory tariff exception for California exports.
Los Angeles County is advancing plans to establish a registry for individuals with disabilities and mobility challenges following the January wildfires that killed 17 people. County supervisors unanimously approved a motion on Tuesday directing officials to explore creating the registry to improve emergency response for vulnerable residents.
