California sends earthquake response experts to Puerto Rico
Associated PressÂ
SACRAMENTO (AP) — California is sending 31 disaster specialists to Puerto Rico after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the island's southern coast on...
California may switch to shorter probation terms
DON THOMPSON
Associated Press
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to overhaul California's probation system by greatly reducing the time a convict is...
Highlights of California governor’s second annual budget
Associated PressÂ
SACRAMENTO (AP) — California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom presented a $329 billion budget proposal to state lawmakers on Friday, setting off six months...
Stomach illness outbreak at Yosemite prompts major clean-up
Associated PressÂ
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (AP) — Federal health officials are inspecting Yosemite National Park's food service areas after at least a dozen people have...
How independents can vote in California presidential primary
KATHLEEN RONAYNE
Associated Press
SACRAMENTO (AP) — More than 5 million independent voters, called "no party preference" in California, are eligible to vote in the...
Independents could decide California’s Democratic primary
KATHLEEN RONAYNE
Associated Press
SACRAMENTO (AP) — In the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, no prize is bigger than California, which offers more delegates...
California budget plan aids teachers, those in US illegally
ADAM BEAM and DON THOMPSON
Associated Press
SACRAMENTO (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to give $20,000 stipends to teachers at high needs schools and...
California bill targets tax breaks for wealthy homeowners
ADAM BEAM
Associated Press
SACRAMENTO (AP) — California would raise taxes on some homeowners and use the money to pay for homeless services under a...
Water company pleads guilty to hazardous waste violations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California company that produces Crystal Geyser bottled water pleaded guilty Thursday to illegally storing and transporting hazardous waste and...
California could be 1st state to sell own prescription drugs
ADAM BEAM
Associated Press
SACRAMENTO (AP) — California could become the first state to make its own prescription drugs under a proposal announced Thursday by...