Sep 30 California to let college athletes sign endorsement deals By Adam Beam, Associated Press Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that would let athletes at California universities make money from their images, names or likenesses starting in 2023. Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch 9:59 How Chanel Miller took her story back after her rapist's lenient sentence left her feeling 'invisible' For years, she was known to the world as "Emily Doe," the survivor of a sexual assault that garnered national attention in part because her attacker served only three months in prison, a sentence that sparked outrage. This week, Chanel… Continue watching
Sep 20 23 states sue Trump to keep California's stricter auto emission rules By Adam Beam, Associated Press National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has blocked California from setting its own rules for how much pollution can come from cars and trucks. Continue reading
Sep 18 WATCH: Trump calls new border wall a 'world-class security system' By Kevin Freking, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press The president reveled in details of construction, saying Border Patrol and military officials persuaded him to adopt more expensive designs. "It's the Rolls-Royce version," President Donald Trump said. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 6:35 Why Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom thinks revoking emissions standards could be 'catastrophic' President Trump has announced that states will no longer be able to set their own fuel mileage and emissions standards, as they previously were empowered to do. California, for example, had an agreement with several automakers for voluntary adherence to… Continue watching
Sep 18 California adds wage and benefit protections for gig workers By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press The closely watched proposal could have national implications as lawmakers, businesses and unions confront the changing nature of work and the rise of the so-called gig economy. Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 5:14 News Wrap: Taliban attacks kill at least 48 in Afghanistan In our news wrap Tuesday, Taliban suicide bombers killed at least 48 people and wounded scores more in two separate attacks in Afghanistan, one of which targeted President Ashraf Ghani’s election rally. The second deadly blast occurred near the U.S. Continue watching
Sep 16 WATCH: California Gov. Newsom announces crackdown on vaping and cannabis oils Newsom will announce an executive action Monday related to flavored e-cigarettes and cannabis oils. Continue reading
Sep 13 PG&E reaches $11 billion deal with California wildfire insurers By Associated Press The utility said in a statement the tentative agreement covers 85% of the insurance claims from fires that included the one that decimated the town of Paradise and killed 86 people. Continue reading
Sep 12 Watch 5:39 News Wrap: Supreme Court allows new asylum policy to take effect In our news wrap Thursday, the Trump administration began enforcing a new asylum policy after the Supreme Court allowed it to take effect nationwide. The rule requires migrants who pass through a country other than Mexico before reaching the U.S. Continue watching