California

The Pasadena Unified School District has filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison, alleging that the utility company’s equipment caused the devastating Eaton Fire, which damaged multiple school campuses. The district joins Los Angeles County, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre in legal action against the utility company over the January 7 blaze.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) has unveiled updated fire hazard maps, marking the first revision in nearly 15 years.

A 62-year-old grandmother was found murdered during an overnight "conjugal visit" with her convicted murderer husband at a California prison, raising serious questions about the state's inmate visitation policies.

The University of California has ended its requirement that faculty provide a diversity statement during the hiring process.

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) requested a nearly $3 billion loan to cover Medi-Cal expenses.

A San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy was killed Monday morning during a pursuit in the Inland Empire, officials confirmed.

California regulators have granted an emergency request from State Farm to increase homeowners’ insurance premiums by 22%, but the approval comes with conditions.

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors in Oakland voted unanimously to allocate $2.2 million to protect illegal immigrants.

California’s Department of Finance has approved a $3.44 billion loan to address a growing budget gap in the state’s Medi-Cal program.

Former Democratic U.S. House member Katie Porter has officially launched her campaign for California governor in 2026.