What Walz, Vance need to understand about child care, paid family leave
The vice presidential candidates appeared to find some agreement during their Tuesday night debate over child care and paid family leave, in the longest and…
California law boosts wildlife protections and connectivity
Cities and counties must soon consider the impact of development on wildlife connectivity in their land-use plans following the passage of a law intended to…
Judge blocks California law that targeted deepfake campaign ads
With deepfake video and audio making their way into political campaigns, California enacted its toughest restrictions yet in September: a law prohibiting political ads within…
California Congressional District 31: Cisneros vs. Martinez election voter guide
Cisneros is a Democrat and philanthropist. He was elected in 2018 to a single term in Congress for the 39th District, which mostly encompasses Orange…
Big Santa Anita Canyon is open. Here’s how to hike the L.A. oasis
Four years after the Bobcat fire and subsequent floods tore through Angeles National Forest, the pristine mountain wonderland of Big Santa Anita Canyon near Sierra…
California Senate District 23 election: Mueller vs. Valladares voter guide
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade two years ago has made abortion a defining issue in the 2024 election, from the…
California Assembly District 40 election: Gipson vs. Schiavo voter guide
Abortion rights are not up for a vote in California, but the issue could still affect races across the ballot in November, as it has…
Nobody loves Biden’s Western Solar Plan. But it’s what we’ve got
Let’s say the American West could dedicate a landmass smaller than Delaware to all of the large-scale solar farms that will be needed in this…
Debate erupts over California’s decision to reduce delta water flows
State and federal officials have decided to curtail additional water flows intended to support endangered fish in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta this fall —…
6 fall road trips to California mountain towns for cozy vibes
Driving distance from downtown L.A.: Three hours Highest elevation: 2,667 feet What makes it special: A gold rush in the 1850s led to the formation…
California Assembly passes bills to tackle gas price spikes
The California Assembly on Tuesday passed legislation aimed at reducing sudden gas price increases, action inspired by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political battle with the oil…
Newsom wants Californians to help on climate. He should help too
“Every day, Californians are taking small actions that collectively are helping us create a better world for our kids and grandkids,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said…
California sues Eureka hospital for denying an emergency abortion
California has sued a Humboldt County hospital after a patient said she was denied an emergency abortion earlier this year even as she feared for…
Newsom signs bill to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in tampons
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Monday that will ban the sale of tampons and other menstrual products in California that contain…
California to allow eating, smoking at Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes
Despite concerns about the health risks of secondhand smoke, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill that will allow cannabis dispensaries to serve hot…
A new law allows late-night drinking for Clippers VIPs at Intuit Dome
Last call in California is 2 a.m., but Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Sunday that extends public drinking time for a…
Harris holds final California fundraisers before the November election
Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up her final California fundraising swing before the November general election on Sunday at a star-studded event in downtown Los…
Newsom signs bill regulating California warehouse development
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a controversial bill that establishes siting and design standards for industrial warehouses that, according to supporters, would better protect the…
Four takeaways from first debate in 2026 California governor’s race
SAN FRANCISCO — Four of the top Democrats running for California governor met Sunday morning for the first major candidate forum of the 2026 election, a…
Newsom signs bill requiring health insurance companies to cover IVF
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Sunday that requires large health insurance companies to cover in vitro fertilization — a win for reproductive…