Nation Nov 22 In California, 10 percent of state legislature identifies as LGBTQ Once they all assume office, California will be the first state where it's believed more than 10 percent of legislators identify publicly as LGBTQ.
Politics Oct 13 Los Angeles councilmen caught in racist remark scandal resist resignation calls Two Los Angeles City Council members are resisting overwhelming calls for them to resign Thursday after a recording surfaced of them making crude and racist remarks in a secret meeting over redistricting tactics.
Politics Oct 12 Los Angeles leader caught making racist remarks steps down from Council seat The former president of the Los Angeles City Council resigned from public office Wednesday, three days after a recording surfaced that is now the subject of a state investigation.
Nation Oct 12 California expands effort to eradicate illegal marijuana growing California's four-year-old legal marijuana market is in disarray.
Politics Sep 28 California Gov. Newsom approves farmworker unionization law California Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved one of the most contentious bills before him this year. It's a measure aiding farmworker unionization efforts that was backed by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Health Aug 31 California won’t expand teen vaccination without parental approval California won't allow teens age 15 and up to be vaccinated against the coronavirus without their parents' consent.
Economy Aug 29 California lawmakers approve landmark fast food workers bill California lawmakers on Monday advanced a nation-leading measure that would give more than a half-million fast food workers more power and protections, over the objections of restaurant owners who warn it would drive up consumers' costs.
Politics Aug 27 California considers legislation giving fast food workers more power, protections The proposal awaiting final action before the California Legislature adjourns Wednesday would create a new Fast Food Council made up of four workers’ delegates alongside four employers’ representatives and two state officials that would set minimum standards for wages, hours…
Economy Aug 24 Cosmetics giant Sephora settles customer data privacy lawsuit Sephora Inc. has settled a lawsuit claiming the company sold customer information without proper notice in violation of the California's landmark consumer privacy law.
Health Aug 02 California governor declares state of emergency to combat monkeypox California's governor has declared a state of emergency to speed efforts to combat the monkeypox outbreak.