CBS News California/SF Examiner governor's debate takeaways: Affordability, climate, and more

Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in a debate hosted Thursday by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.

• May 14

Newsom outlines his final California budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending

California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his final budget proposal Thursday.

• May 14

Former Newsom aide pleads guilty to felony fraud, tax charges in alleged scheme to steal Becerra campaign funds

A former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom has pleaded guilty in an alleged scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.

• May 14

5th Californian possibly exposed to hantavirus identified, health officials say no confirmed cases

California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.

• May 13

California to provide 400 free diapers for newborns at dozens of hospitals

During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.

• May 8

Newsom touts California water progress as Delta tunnel fight continues

Gov. Gavin Newsom defended his administration's water policies and pushed for major infrastructure projects, including the controversial Delta Conveyance Project, arguing California is now "more prepared for our water future than ever before."

• May 7

California cherry farmers weigh disaster declaration after late rains damage crops

A spring storm has hit farmers in what many consider the cherry capital of the world.

• May 7

5.2 magnitude earthquake in Nevada reportedly felt as far as Sacramento

An early morning earthquake in Nevada on Friday was felt as far west as the Sacramento Valley.

• May 1

Deadly snake bites are up in California. Here's what to do if you see one.

The sunny skies and warmer weather in Northern California are increasing the chance of seeing snakes, and this year, there's been a big spike in the number of fatal rattlesnake bites in the state.

• Apr 30

Driverless cars in California can now get traffic tickets under new DMV rules

The new Department of Motor Vehicles regulations allow law enforcement agencies to issue notices of traffic violations to autonomous vehicle companies when their cars commit moving violations.

• Apr 29

"Chonkers" the massive sea lion becomes star at San Francisco's Pier 39

A massive sea lion is stealing all the attention at San Francisco's Pier 39, along with most of the dock.

• Apr 29

United flight reports close call with drone just before landing in San Diego

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported a close call with a drone as it was approaching to land in San Diego, authorities said.

• Apr 29

California billionaire tax proposal has enough signatures for November ballot

Get ready for what could become a high-stakes "billionaire battle" on California's ballot.

• Apr 27

Arrests made in 1991 cold case murder of Northern California mother Cindy Wanner

The 35-year-old mystery of who kidnapped and murdered Northern California mother has been solved after advanced DNA analysis led to the arrest of a suspect and an accessory.

• Apr 27

California voter ID initiative will qualify for November ballot, Secretary of State says

A California voter identification ballot initiative appears to have qualified for a November vote, according to state's top election official.

• Apr 24

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