Nation Mar 18

State water officials said Friday they'll only give 5 percent of requested water supplies to contractors of the State Water Project, which provides water for 27 million people and a swath of farmland.

Economy Oct 06

Oil spilling into federal waters off California's coast has prompted fresh calls for an end to offshore oil drilling in state and federal waters. But that's easier said than done.

Politics Sep 27

Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature makes permanent a change adopted during the pandemic for the 2020 election and the recent recall.

Politics Sep 15

Newsom cruised to victory in the recall election Tuesday, boosted by healthy turnout among an overwhelmingly Democratic electorate, ensuring the nation's most populous state will remain a laboratory for progressive policies.

Politics Sep 14

Californians on Tuesday will be deciding whether Gov. Gavin Newsom keeps his job, or if the state goes in a more conservative direction.

Health Jul 26

California will require state employees and all health care workers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or get tested weekly.

Nation Apr 21

Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a drought emergency in two Northern California counties as the state grapples with depleted water supplies after a dry winter.

Economy Apr 02

The change announced late Thursday ensures the lowest-income households can access up to $95 in additional monthly emergency food assistance benefits approved by Congress last year. Previously, people already receiving the maximum benefit amount pre-coronavirus weren't eligible for more.

Economy Mar 05

California divides its counties into four color-coded tiers based on the spread of the coronavirus. Attendance limits are based on what tier a county is in.

Politics Jan 20

Vice President Kamala Harris has broken the barrier that has kept men at the top of American power for more than two centuries.