CA bill addressing armed vigilantism draws swift GOP backlash
Republicans are slamming a new proposal from a Los Angeles Democrat that would change lethal force standards for Californians.
An audit found California was unprepared to help vulnerable people in a fire. Five years later, lawmakers finally talk about it
California lawmakers revisit a state audit that found California was unprepared to help people with disabilities escape wildfires.
As LA County sues Edison over deadly fire, is the state’s wildfire fund in jeopardy?
If the utility is found liable for the deadly Eaton fire, it could upend California’s effort to shield utilities from mounting wildfire losses ...
A California union boss thought his $300K salary would count toward his pension. Here’s why it won’t
Pay based on perks that California cops don't perform while they're on union leave can't count toward their CalPERS pensions, an appeals court ruled last week.
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Politicians that assail judges and lawful court rulings are not making California any safer
It is irresponsible, dangerous and the last refuge of the perpetually aggrieved to publicly attack the legitimate rulings of a specific judge.
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Study tells California legislators to declare war on red tape — but will they?
California needs to "facilitate new construction at an unprecedented scale" to solve housing, water and climate issues, a legislative study says.
Gavin Newsom shocks LGBTQ allies with criticism of transgender athletes
Newsom said it was "deeply unfair" for transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports, breaking years of advocacy on ...
Los Angeles police chief takes over in a period of uncertainty and mixed signals
Jim McDonnell arrives at the LAPD helm with mixed signals, expected to fight crime and boost neighborhood safety, among other ...
California is spending billions on mental health housing. Will it reach those most in need?
California has billions to spend for mental health housing through the 2024 ballot measure Proposition 1. Moving quickly ...
Bay Area city backs down after proposing ban on ‘aiding and abetting’ homeless encampments
The Fremont city council voted to remove a controversial “aiding and abetting” clause from a new camping ordinance Tuesday ...
‘Too damn hard to build’: A key California Democrat’s push for speedier construction
Oakland Democrat Buffy Wicks said California lawmakers will soon see 20 bills to speed up housing construction.
Here’s a first look at CA college athletes’ NIL money
CalMatters sent public records requests to every public institution in the state, uncovering who really benefits from NIL money.