Nation Apr 25 WATCH: California authorities say DNA match led to arrest of suspect in ‘Golden State Killer’ case Authorities in California plan to make a "major announcement" in the case of an elusive serial killer they say committed at least 12 homicides, 45 rapes and dozens of burglaries across the state in the 1970s and 1980s.
Politics Sep 17 California legislators approve ‘sanctuary state’ bill California lawmakers approved a "sanctuary state" bill that would put new restrictions on interactions between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
Nation Aug 19 California lawmakers to tackle housing crisis, immigration SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers return Monday from a monthlong break with a busy agenda that includes tackling the state’s housing crisis and deciding whether to make California a statewide sanctuary for people living illegally in the U.S. Here’s a…
Nation Jul 18 California lawmakers celebrate bipartisan cap-and-trade victory California's signature initiative to fight global warming will get another decade of life after lawmakers from both parties joined Gov. Jerry Brown in extending the law credited with reducing the state's carbon footprint.
Politics Jul 17 California lawmakers to decide fate of landmark climate law California lawmakers are nearing a high-stakes decision that will decide the fate of a climate initiative that Gov. Jerry Brown holds up as a model to be replicated around the world to confront rising global temperatures.
Politics May 20 California Democrats take aim at Trump, GOP Congress The party's elected leaders urged fired-up activists to work against the 14 Republicans in the state's 53-member congressional delegation.
Politics Jan 02 Trump presidency puts California on defensive to protect progressive gains After years of pushing forward a progressive agenda, legislative Democrats will be pushing back against conservative policies.
Health Jul 10 Advocates hope shaming drugmakers discourages price spikes Frustrated by the rising cost of prescription drugs, California health advocates hope sunlight and a dose of shame will discourage drugmakers from raising their prices too quickly.
Nation Jul 02 California governor signs stringent gun bills, vetoes others Gov. Jerry Brown signed six stringent gun-control measures Friday that will require people to turn in high-capacity magazines and mandate background checks for ammunition sales.
Politics Feb 18 Oregon’s Kate Brown becomes first openly bisexual governor in nation Kate Brown was sworn in Wednesday as Oregon's governor following an influence-peddling scandal that prompted the resignation of fellow Democrat John Kitzhaber, who had been the state's longest-serving chief executive before his swift fall from grace.