Californians to decide 7 ballot measures in November
California voters will weigh in on seven ballot measures this fall, the fewest to appear on a statewide general election ballot since 2014.
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California voters will weigh in on seven ballot measures this fall, the fewest to appear on a statewide general election ballot since 2014.
California lawmakers on Wednesday approved a nearly $308 billion spending plan that includes money to cover abortions for women who can't afford them and the health care costs for low-income adults living in the country illegally while sending cash payments to most taxpayers to help offset record-high gas prices.
Bay Area volunteers are banding together to offer resources for women travelling to California from out of state to get an abortion, all while staying under the radar with a coded message.
California lawmakers on Wednesday were taking up a $308 billion state budget that will fund a Democratic wish-list of public spending on everything from expanded healthcare for immigrants and low-income residents to giving taxpayers an inflation refund and helping more women access abortion care.
Anne Makovec reports on new figures on rising number of hate crimes according to statistics provided by the California Attorney General's Office (6-28-2022)
California lawmakers have struck a deal to send $7 billion back to taxpayers to counter soaring inflation. Opinions are mixed as to what the money will pay for and whether it will help.
Millions of Californians will recieve stimulus payments as part of the state budget deal. Lauren Toms breaks down how it works.
Backed by a national coalition of 22 attorney generals, California Attorney General Rob Ronta reaffirmed Californians' right to abortion care on Monday despite the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
About 23 million California residents will soon receive "inflation relief" checks of up to $1,050 under a budget deal reached by Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers on Sunday.
A Bay Area photographer is paying to place his images on billboards to show what he says is evidence the Golden State has lost its identity.
A photographer is paying to place his images on billboards to show what he says is evidence the Golden State has lost its identity. Da Lin reports. (6-26-22)
Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday criticized the Supreme Court's ruling on a New York concealed carry law as "reckless" and "shameful."
Sara Donchey reports on California's response to Supreme Court's NY open carry decision (6-23-2022)
Heat waves and drought gripping California highlight the urgency to slash fossil fuel use and remove planet-warming emissions from the air, a top state official said Thursday as discussions began on a new proposal for how the state will meet its ambitious climate goals.
With California drivers paying more than $6 for a gallon of gas and state officials deadlocked for months over how to provide relief, lawmakers in the state Assembly on Monday announced they would investigate oil companies.
One was a 22-year veteran of the force and the other a rookie, authorities said, adding that the gunman opened fire when the officers got to a motel room for a report of a stabbing.
After years of development, Amazon announced it will finally begin delivering products by drone in the small San Joaquin County town of Lockeford, and residents there are only beginning to imagine the future.
California lawmakers on Monday passed a $300 billion operating budget over the objections of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, highlighting disagreements among Democrats about how to spend a record-breaking surplus.
Wilson Walker reports on the struggle to determine what is killing brown pelicans on the California coast (6-13-2022)
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order banning excess price hikes on baby formula through the end of August, as an ongoing shortage impacts families across California and the nation.
Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta advances to November general election in California.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the Bay Area had a higher rate for returned ballots than the rest of the state, with its nine counties averaging just over 19 percent of returned ballots.
Only about 15% of registered voters in California have returned their ballots just a matter of hours before election day, according to numbers from Political Data, Inc.
Hosted by Vanessa Hudgens, the ceremony returned to a live format after being pre-recorded for several years.
The U.S. Senate race that's part of the California primary election next week features appointed incumbent Alex Padilla facing off with a Trump supporter and a billionaire.
