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The California Supreme Court dealt a blow to court reporter unions, ordering that recordings of hearings are vital when certified reporters aren’t available ...

California ordered cities and counties to plan for 2.5 million new homes by 2030. Only five jurisdictions are on track to hit their numbers.

The California Supreme Court ruled that cities can’t make taxpayers complete extra procedures, handing Marathon Petroleum a win in its tax battle with Carson.

First-time electric vehicle buyers in California could soon get thousands of dollars off the sticker price. Here’s how to apply.

Neurotechnology is advancing, and California companies, lawmakers and unions are jockeying to shape how the resulting data can be used.

California’s first commercial carbon-burial project is underway, even though the state has yet to adopt rules required by law.

The Lineage fire was the fifth major crisis to hit East L.A. businesses in recent years. The community is still in need of support.

The California Highway Patrol lost an effort to fire one of the 54 officers it caught billing the state for overtime hours they didn't work at an L.A. station.