Dec 21 Federal judge blocks California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places By Christopher Weber, Associated Press A federal judge has blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves. Continue reading
Dec 19 Drought-prone California approves new rules for turning wastewater directly into drinking water By Adam Beam, Associated Press It's a big step for a state that has struggled for decades to have a reliable source of drinking water for its more than 39 million residents. Continue reading
Dec 01 DeSantis and Newsom lob insults and talk some policy in an unusual debate By Steve Peoples, Associated Press In an alternate reality, the prime-time showdown between California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday could have been a preview of a 2024 general election debate. Continue reading
Nov 19 Los Angeles freeway closed due to arson fire set to fully reopen by Monday morning By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press An elevated Los Angeles freeway closed because of an arson fire on Nov. 11 is expected to reopen ahead of Monday morning's commute, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Sunday. Continue reading
Nov 14 Newsom says arson was cause of fire that closed Los Angeles freeway indefinitely By John Antczak, Julie Watson, Jeff McMurray, Associated Press Drivers were tested Monday during the first weekday commute since the raging fire. Some freeway exits backed up as people were forced to use crowded surface streets to bypass the damaged freeway stretch south of downtown. Continue reading
Oct 31 Southern California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate amid Santa Ana windstorm By Associated Press The so-called Highland Fire erupted at about 12:45 p.m. Monday in dry, brushy hills near the unincorporated Riverside County hamlet of Aguanga. Continue reading
Oct 25 Federal officials say plan for water cuts from 3 Western states is enough to protect Colorado River By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press The U.S. Department of the Interior is throwing its support behind a proposal by Arizona, Colorado and Nevada. The states' plan would conserve 3 million acre feet of water through 2026. Continue reading
Oct 15 Analysis: The potential global impact of California's new corporate climate disclosure laws By Lily Hsueh, The Conversation The legislation is a major leap from current federal and state reporting requirements, which require reporting of only certain emissions from companies’ direct operations. Continue reading
Oct 12 Player in California wins $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot, ends longest stretch without winner ever By Jim Salter, Associated Press A player in California has won a $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a long stretch without a winner of the top prize. Continue reading
Oct 10 New California law aims to force people with mental illness or addiction to get help By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press The legislation expands the definition of gravely disabled to include people who are unable to provide themselves basic needs due to an untreated mental illness or heavy drug uses. Continue reading