Jun 17 Will San Francisco's ban on flavored tobacco spark a national trend? By Lesley McClurg, KQED Science Despite a multimillion dollar campaign by tobacco giant R.J. Reynolds, San Francisco will soon implement the most comprehensive restrictions on e-cigarettes in the country. The move is already sparking other cities to follow. Continue reading
Jun 09 Report: Downed power lines sparked deadly California fires By Juliet Williams and Don Thompson, Associated Press A dozen wildfires that burned thousands of homes in California’s wi and killed at least 15 people last October were started by Pacific Gas & Electric power lines and utility poles. Continue reading
Jun 06 Trump puts own spin on primaries, declaring GOP had 'great night' By Steve Peoples, Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Neither party immediately appeared to suffer major setbacks. And the winners and losers in California’s most competitive races could take days to sort out given the state’s unique election laws. Continue reading
Jun 06 California voters recall judge who sentenced Brock Turner to six months for sex assault By Paul Elias, Associated Press The beginning of the end for the first California judge recalled since 1932 began almost exactly two years ago, when Judge Aaron Persky sentenced a former Stanford swimmer convicted of sexual assault to six months in jail instead of a… Continue reading
Jun 05 Candidates battle for second place in California governor race By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press The intrigue in the race to replace departing California Gov. Jerry Brown isn't who wins — it's who comes in second in Tuesday's primary, one of hundreds of contests across the state that could solidify Democratic dominance and reshape the… Continue reading
Jun 03 In key governor's races, Democrats split on education By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press A divide among Democrats between backers of teachers unions and those of charter schools and other education innovations is helping shape key gubernatorial primaries. Continue reading
May 17 In speech slamming California's immigration policies, Trump calls some unauthorized border-crossers 'animals' By Jill Colvin, Associated Press While railing against California for its so-called sanctuary immigration policies, President Donald Trump referred to some people who cross the border illegally as "animals" — drawing a sharp rebuke from Democratic leaders for the harsh rhetoric. Continue reading
May 13 Hawaii volcano raises concerns of eruptions along West Coast By Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press The eruption of a Hawaii volcano in the Pacific "Ring of Fire" has experts warily eyeing volcanic peaks on America's West Coast that are also part of the geologically active region. Continue reading
May 09 California moves to require solar panels on all new homes By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 06 Opinion: End of the gig economy? Don't read too much into a California court ruling By Elizabeth C. Tippett, The Conversation The California Supreme Court made it harder to classify workers as independent contractors. But it's not quite the 'game changer' some observers claim it to be. Continue reading