New water year begins amid preparations for continued drought in California
California water officials are predicting that conditions will continue to be warmer and drier.
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California water officials are predicting that conditions will continue to be warmer and drier.
Homeless advocates and those in the homeless community are demanding an end to evictions and encampment sweeps. A handful of people from the Wood Street Encampment in Oakland made the 80-mile trek to the steps of the capitol on their bikes Monday. They want state leaders to improve access to long-term housing options. They also pushed for permanent solutions at an encampment at Arden Way and Colfax Street.
"In our opinion, they did nothing to put this fire out," Grizzly Flats, California, resident Candance Tyler told Bill Whitaker about the U.S. Forest Service response.
California will not be restricting chemicals that are linked to the death of bees and other pollinators anytime soon after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to ban the use of certain pesticides on Wednesday.
The sheriff said there were "some indications" Savannah was shooting at deputies during the chase but didn't provide any details.
Hannah Star Esser, 20, was charged with murder in the death of Victor Anthony Luis, 43, and detained on $1 million bail, officials said.
Flag Football could be added to the 2023-2024 activities list for high schools.
According to AAA, the price per gallon rose $0.15 overnight. The rest of the nation pays about $3.77 on average.
The US Department of Agricultures "Climate Smart Commodities Program," is allocating a total of $130 million dollars in federal money to California farmers to lessen their impact on the climate, including lowering water usage and carbon emissions.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's "Climate Smart Commodities Program," is allocating a total of $130 million in federal money to California farmers to lessen their impact on the climate, including lowering water usage and carbon emissions.
The California School Boards Association believes districts could transform their either unused or underutilized properties into affordable housing for teachers and families.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta threatened legal action against the Temecula City Council if they decided to override state law.
After his arrest, the suspect threatened to kill additional officers and their families, and he battered an officer with a table during the interview process, a police statement said.
Gas prices are dropping everywhere except for California.
According to the Energy Information Administration, gas inventory is at its lowest point in about a decade. Experts also say there has been unplanned refinery maintenance.
The governor signed the law in hopes that it will cut down on thefts of the pricey parts.
The founder of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club chapter in Oakland died this past summer, and on Saturday, he was laid to rest.
Californians who find themselves victims of "cyber flashing" can sue under a new law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Want to own a piece of Betty White's legacy? Now you can.
The family of an inmate who died in custody at California State Prison, Sacramento has filed a civil rights lawsuit. The inmate died in 2016 after a guard threw him onto a concrete floor. Two guards involved were fired in 2018. One pled guilty to deprivation of rights and both pled guilty to falsifying documents in an attempted coverup. Family members claim they never knew about the cover-up until the case it appeared in the media. The lawsuit accuses prison officials of excessive force and due process violations.
Regulators want new vehicles to use blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.
UC Davis students are officially back on campus with increased enrollment numbers and more students living in dorms
The Public policy Institute poll also found strong support for Proposition 1. It would put the right to an abortion in the state constitution. The poll found 69 percent of voters would vote yes. A quarter of voters would vote no.
A new law awaiting the governer's signature would ban new oil drilling in neighborhoods and create a buffer zone around homes, schools and other areas. John Ramos shows the impact on Contra Costa County.
"In my 20 years of law enforcement, this case is the most disturbing and horrific that I've seen," a lieutenant said.
