Sep 26 Watch 5:44 News Wrap: Supreme Court clears path for 2nd majority-Black congressional district in Ala. In our news wrap Tuesday, the Supreme Court cleared the way for a new congressional map in Alabama with a second majority-Black district, the federal government and 17 states are suing Amazon accusing it of stifling competition and forcing inflated… Continue watching
Sep 26 California Gov. Newsom signs law raising taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for school safety By Adam Beam, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will raise taxes on guns and ammunition. The federal government already taxes guns at 10 percent or 11 percent. The law Newsom signed on Tuesday adds an 11 percent tax on… Continue reading
Sep 25 Writers Guild reaches tentative agreement with Hollywood studios to end strike By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Actors remain on strike, but movement on the writers’ demands could mean that the actors will find a resolution soon as well. Continue reading
Sep 22 What to know about California's new proposed rules for property insurance companies By Adam Beam, Associated Press California's insurance commissioner says he will write new rules for insurers in the nation's most populous state. Ricardo Lara's announcement on Thursday comes after state lawmakers failed to agree on a new law for insurance companies. Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 6:58 California sues oil companies for exacerbating climate change By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings California claims the five biggest oil and gas companies knew that using their products led to climate change, but then spent decades misleading the public. The lawsuit says extreme weather fueled by climate change has caused billions of dollars in… Continue watching
Sep 17 Authorities investigate fatal shooting of Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy By Associated Press A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy died after he was shot in his patrol car Saturday evening by an unknown assailant, and an investigation is underway that the sheriff said will press all of the department’s resources into action. Continue reading
Sep 15 California targets smash-and-grabs with $267 million program aimed at 'brazen' store thefts By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press The money will help create investigative units, increase police foot patrols, purchase new surveillance technology and equipment and fund special units in district attorney's offices dedicated to prosecuting these crimes. Continue reading
Sep 12 California fast food and health care workers poised to win large salary increases By Adam Beam, Associated Press Most of the state's 500,000 fast food workers would be paid at least $20 per hour next year. About 455,000 health care workers will see their salaries rise to at least $25 per hour over the next 10 years. Continue reading
Aug 28 California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change their gender or pronouns By Amy Taxin, Associated Press, Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America The district is one of several in Southern California that have adopted similar policies. Bonta says it amounts to "forced outing" transgender students and violates their civil rights and the state constitution. Continue reading
Aug 18 Michael Jackson sexual abuse lawsuits revived by appeals court By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press California's 2nd District Court of Appeal found Friday that the lawsuits of Wade Robson and James Safechuck should not have been dismissed by a lower court. Continue reading