Nation Nov 23 Rain nearly extinguishes California fire but complicates search efforts Once the rain clears, state officials say they will be able to determine if the wildfires that have devastated parts of California is fully out.
Nation Nov 15 Fire death toll at 56 and counting in Northern California Cool weather helped fire crews gain ground Thursday against the nation's deadliest wildfire in a century, as the search went on for more bodies in the ashes of Paradise and surrounding communities.
Nation May 09 California moves to require solar panels on all new homes The new building standard — unanimously approved by the five-member California Energy Commission — would be the first such statewide mandate in the nation. It represents the state's latest step to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
Nation May 01 California and 16 other states sue Trump administration over plan to scrap car emission standards The suit takes aim at a plan by the Environmental Protection Agency to roll back and revise emissions standards for vehicles manufactured between 2022 and 2025.
Politics Apr 11 California governor approves limited National Guard deployment to Mexico border California Gov. Jerry Brown agreed Wednesday to deploy 400 National Guard troops at President Donald Trump's request, but not all will head to the U.S.-Mexico border as Trump wants and none will enforce federal immigration enforcement.
Nation Mar 31 Autopsy disputing police account of shooting prompts anger “His back was turned — he didn’t get a chance,” said Latarria McCain, who joined several hundred Friday in a protest that lasted more than four hours.
Politics Feb 25 California Democratic Party isn’t backing Dianne Feinstein U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein failed to win the official endorsement of the California Democratic Party as she seeks her fifth term in Washington.
Politics Jan 02 California lawmakers to confront growing sexual misconduct scandal Dozens of women have said they do not report misbehavior by California lawmakers or legislative staff because they are afraid of losing their jobs or facing other professional repercussions.
Politics Nov 11 Harassment case puts U.S. Senate candidate under spotlight News that a sitting California senator is being investigated for sexual harassment against a young female employee has put a fresh spotlight on a legislative leader this week.
Politics Sep 16 California lawmakers approve presidential primary in March California lawmakers voted early Saturday to set the state's presidential primary in March, a move that would force candidates to mount expensive campaigns earlier in the state that awards the most delegates.