Jan 03 California police more likely to use force against Black people, report says By Associated Press California law enforcement was more than twice as likely to use force against people they perceived as Black during vehicle and pedestrian stops in 2021, as compared to people believed to be white. Continue reading
Jan 02 California monitors flood conditions after powerful New Year’s Eve storm By Associated Press Flood warnings and watches are in effect in parts of Northern California in the aftermath of a powerful storm that drenched the state over New Year's weekend. Continue reading
Jan 01 Flooding after powerful storm system in California prompts evacuation warnings By Associated Press Evacuation warnings were in place in rural Northern California on New Year's Day after a powerful storm brought drenching rain or heavy snowfall to much of the state, breaching levees, snarling traffic and closing major highways. Continue reading
Dec 20 Powerful earthquake damages California homes, disrupts power By Adam Beam, John Antczak, Associated Press The magnitude 6.4 earthquake shattered glass, shook homes off foundations, damaged roads and left nearly 60,000 homes and businesses in the rural area without power and many without water. Continue reading
Dec 16 Major Southern California county considers seceding from state By Michael R. Blood, Jae Hong, Amy Taxin, Associated Press One of California's largest counties will consider whether to secede and establish a new state, a largely symbolic move driven by economic stress and frustration with state government. Continue reading
Dec 12 Supreme Court refuses request to block California flavored tobacco ban By Associated Press The Supreme Court has refused a request from tobacco companies to stop California from enforcing a ban on flavored tobacco products that was overwhelmingly approved by voters in November. Continue reading
Nov 22 In California, 10 percent of state legislature identifies as LGBTQ By Don Thompson, Associated Press Once they all assume office, California will be the first state where it's believed more than 10 percent of legislators identify publicly as LGBTQ. Continue reading
Nov 15 Republicans likely to control House after wins in California By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Two threatened U.S. House Republicans in California have triumphed over Democratic challengers, helping move the GOP within a seat of seizing control of the chamber. Meanwhile, a string of congressional races in the state remain in play. Continue reading
Nov 11 In California, where water is a human right, some communities still go thirsty By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado As California enters a fourth year of drought, running water is becoming an increasing worry for communities in the San Joaquin Valley. Continue reading
Nov 09 Voters uphold abortion rights in Michigan, California, Vermont ballot measures By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The Tuesday ballot initiatives come months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion it guaranteed. Continue reading