Apr 30 Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Spears, who has since entered substance abuse treatment, was arrested March 4 after she was pulled over for driving her black BMW fast and erratically on U.S. 101 near her home, the California Highway Patrol said. Continue reading
Apr 27 California oil fight tests state's right to push back against Washington during war By Julie Watson, Associated Press California continues to fight the Trump administration after it defied state officials to restart oil drilling off the Santa Barbara coast in the name of national security. Continue reading
Apr 23 California's woes at the center of debate among leading candidates for governor By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press It's the first time in a generation that California has a wide-open contest for the heavily Democratic state's highest office, with more than 50 names on the ballot. Continue reading
Apr 23 Federal authorities arrest 2 dozen Mexican Mafia members and associates in California By Associated Press More than two dozen members and associates of the Mexican Mafia were arrested Thursday during an early morning crackdown across Southern California, federal authorities said. Continue reading
Apr 22 Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification By Jaimie Ding, Associated Press California lawyers argued that the law applied equally to all law enforcement officers without discriminating against the U.S. government, and that it was important for public safety. Continue reading
Apr 21 Hot air balloon with 13 aboard makes emergency landing in California backyard By Ed White, Associated Press A balloon landed in a Southern California backyard over the weekend. A balloon with 13 people. Continue reading
Apr 16 Rising energy costs force some states to reassess ambitious climate goals By Michael Hill Some Democratic leaders are trying to balance the party’s traditional support for clean energy policies with the current political imperative to deliver “affordability” agendas. Continue reading
Apr 14 WATCH: Woman alleges violent sexual assault by Rep. Eric Swalwell in news conference with lawyers By Christopher Weber, Associated Press A California woman on Tuesday said she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018 and now plans to make a report to law enforcement. Continue reading
Apr 14 Man shot by ICE in California has been arrested by the FBI, attorney says By Christopher Weber, Associated Press A man shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an enforcement stop in central California last week was arrested Monday by the FBI after being discharged from a hospital, his attorney said. Continue reading
Apr 14 The candidates still in the running for California governor By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press The race for California governor has been upended this week by Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit. Continue reading