Calif. Lawmakers, State Elected Officials Getting Raise
California lawmakers and statewide elected officials will have a little extra cash in their pockets this holiday season, as their paychecks rise by more than 5 percent starting Sunday.
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California lawmakers and statewide elected officials will have a little extra cash in their pockets this holiday season, as their paychecks rise by more than 5 percent starting Sunday.
A university study released Friday of how counties are spending $4.4 billion to implement Gov. Jerry Brown's prison realignment law found that nearly 20 percent have fundamentally changed how they approach criminal justice.
Although California has spent hundreds of millions of dollars to improve psychiatric treatment for convicts, the biggest mental health unit in the state prison system for high security inmates remains in disarray, according to a court-appointed investigator and others familiar with the facility.
Gov. Jerry Brown said Thursday that problems remain in California's prison system, even as he argues that conditions have improved so much that the state should take over control from the federal courts.
Federal judges on Monday gave California an additional month to reduce its prison population, as negotiations continue over a longer-term delay.
A state report found that California prison employees are not being as thoroughly investigated over allegations of wrongdoing since a federal judge stopped supervising prison discipline in 2011.
The U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday it will not consider Gov. Jerry Brown's appeal of an order to trim the state prison population by another 9,600 inmates, leaving him with just one more chance to persuade a lower court to stop or delay a reduction that he says threatens public safety.
Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed legislation that would have given county prosecutors the option of charging lower-level, non-violent drug offenses as misdemeanors instead of felonies.
Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday signed several bills that seek to protect California workers who are immigrants or victims of domestic violence and other crimes.
Under the legislation from Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of Los Angeles, workers exposed to extreme heat must be granted cool-down periods during the work day.
The bill from Republican Sen. Bob Huff of Diamond Bar will allow trained and certified individuals to obtain and use emergency EpiPens,
Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed what he calls an "imperfect" union-backed bill intended to streamline the dismissal of teachers accused of misconduct.
Nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives and physician assistants in California will be allowed to perform a type of early abortion under new legislation.
Unmarried and same-sex couples will be ensured the same access to insurance coverage for fertility treatments as heterosexual couples under a bill Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation making California the fifth state to allow judges to declare a child has more than two legal parents.
California's colorful and unpredictable governor, Jerry Brown, is preparing to pass another milestone: the state's longest serving governor.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill requiring state officials to give journalists five days' notice before they issue subpoenas for telephone records.
Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to sign a bill Thursday adding California to the growing list of states allowing immigrants in the country illegally to obtain driver licenses.
A bill ending the standardized tests that California public school students have taken in reading, math and social science since 1999 received Gov. Jerry Brown's signature on Wednesday.
California Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday signed a bill outlawing so-called revenge porn and levying possible jail time for people who post naked photos of their exes after bitter breakups.
Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to sign three bills that are intended to prevent elder abuse.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation that will require private and charter schools in California to keep student athletes off the field if there is a concern that they received a concussion.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation asking schools to include mental health counselors and school police officers in their school safety plans.
Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday signed a bill that will temporarily require overtime pay for domestic workers in California.
Videos show prison guards dousing mentally ill prisoners with pepper spray can be shown in open court, according to attorney representing inmates.
Rain was expected to hit the Los Angeles area by late Wednesday afternoon, with the heaviest to arrive overnight and Thursday morning.
In light of a suit by immigrants groups, California says it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses despite a federal threat to withhold $160 million in funding.
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 131-90 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
LeBron James scored 17 points on his 41st birthday, but Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists while leading the Detroit Pistons to a 128-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Ken Seals passed for 258 yards and the game-winning touchdown in overtime as TCU rallied to beat No. 16 USC 30-27 in the Alamo Bowl.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said three bodies were located, but recovery operations remain underway.
Rain was expected to hit the Los Angeles area by late Wednesday afternoon, with the heaviest to arrive overnight and Thursday morning.
In light of a suit by immigrants groups, California says it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses despite a federal threat to withhold $160 million in funding.
It happened at around 8:15 p.m. near S. Arizona Avenue and Telegraph Road, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The city of Pasadena is bracing for the possibility of lightning and thunder during the annual Rose Parade on New Year's Day.
The city of Pasadena is bracing for the possibility of lightning and thunder during the annual Rose Parade on New Year's Day.
Police need help identifying the child and reuniting him with his parents or guardians.
Long Beach police are now investigating the death of a 73-year-old man during a robbery in April as a homicide, they said in a news release on Tuesday.
According to police, Shanae Monique Glover, 37, was behind the wheel, and the mother of Ma'Cya Clark was also a passenger in the vehicle.
On the day Cierra Danae Whitaker was arrested in Atlanta, police said she tried to avoid capture by hiding in an attic.
The city of Fullerton has canceled its New Year's Eve celebrations due to forecasted rain and high winds expected as the city rings in 2026.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October.
It happened at around 10:23 p.m. on Saturday near S. Gilbert Street and Carol Drive, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
Police say that the shooting stemmed from a fight at a party on Friday night.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Search and rescue crews are searching for three hikers who were reported missing after heading out on Mt. Baldy on Monday morning, according to San Bernardino County authorities.
A San Bernardino County resident is recounting the intense moments that he watched his neighbor get rescued from their home by helicopter when it was overcome with flooding waters during the recent winter storm.
The driver was the only passenger in the car, deputies said.
Deputies arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the 2006 shooting in Highgrove, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Five people, including two children, were injured in a two-car crash that happened after a large boulder fell onto Highway 18 near Big Bear Lake on Friday night.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The body has not yet been identified, Texas officials said at a Tuesday news conference.
The 550-pound black bear has taken up residence in the crawlspace underneath Ken Johnson's home in California for a month.
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
In light of a suit by immigrants groups, California says it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses despite a federal threat to withhold $160 million in funding.
The Kennedy Center board, whose members were appointed by President Trump, voted earlier this month to add his name to the building.
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 131-90 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
LeBron James scored 17 points on his 41st birthday, but Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists while leading the Detroit Pistons to a 128-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Ken Seals passed for 258 yards and the game-winning touchdown in overtime as TCU rallied to beat No. 16 USC 30-27 in the Alamo Bowl.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Macklin Celebrini became the third player to score 60 points this season with a goal and two assists in the San Jose Sharks' 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
A rainy New Year's Eve is in store for Southern California. Amber Lee reports.
Jeff Nguyen reports from Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles, where business owners are hopeful that rain in the New Year's Eve forecast won't wash away their profits for the usually busy holiday.
Deputies say that the suspects fled from the area on foot and have not been located.
Tom Wait provides the latest in the ongoing coverage of three bodies that were discovered on Mt. Baldy on Monday after search and rescue crews were called to help a 19-year-old hiker who fell 500 feet down an embankment.
With the latest storm on its way, the city of Pasadena is bracing for the possibility of lightning and thunder during the annual Rose Parade. Nicole Comstock reports.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
