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California lawmakers approve potential fines for high gas prices

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

California lawmakers have approved the nation's first penalty for price gouging at the pump. The state Assembly passed a bill on Monday that would empower state regulators to punish oil companies for profiting from price spikes.

Los Angeles schools, union leaders reach deal on worker pay and benefits after strike

By Robert Jablon, Associated Press

The Los Angeles Unified School District and union leaders said Friday they reached a deal on pay raises for bus drivers, custodians and other support staff after a three-day strike that shut down the nation's second-largest school system.

California proposes bill that may punish oil companies for high gas prices

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

A bill to punish oil companies for profiting from price spikes at the pump has passed the California Senate.

California braces for more flooding after deadly storm

By Martha Mendoza, Associated Press

A strong late-season Pacific storm that brought damaging winds and more rain and snow to saturated California is blamed for two deaths.

Los Angeles schools shut down as teachers, staff begin 3-day strike

By Christopher Weber, Associated Press

The workers joined picket lines in a steady rain before dawn, demanding better wages and increased staffing. Some held signs that read “We keep schools safe, Respect Us!”…

Los Angeles schools shut down as thousands of workers begin 3-day strike

By Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Demonstrations began at a bus yard and are expected at schools across the city by union members that represent 30,000 teachers’ aides, special education assistants, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and other support staff.

California Gov. Newsom calls for bill to provide housing, treatment for homelessness crisis

By Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest plan for the state's homelessness crisis asks voters to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction.

States, federal government want Supreme Court to end Navajo fight for Colorado River water

By Michael Phillis, Associated Press

The tribe says the federal government broke its treaty promise to provide a sufficient water supply for the tribe and that it should come up with a plan to do so.

New California bill would protect doctors who mail abortion pills to other states

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

The bill by Democratic state Sen. Nancy Skinner would not let California extradite doctors who are facing charges in another state for providing abortion medication.

California to remake San Quentin prison, new focus on rehabilitation

By Janie Har, Associated Press, Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America

California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to transform San Quentin State Prison, a facility in the San Francisco Bay Area known for maintaining the highest number of prisoners on death row in the country.