7 dead as atmospheric river drenches California; 7-year-old swept away in Big Sur found

The storm has already killed six and continues to produce heavy rain, thunderstorms and snow across the state.

California's budget shortfall could be worse than expected

California's budgetary woes are worse than expected, forcing state lawmakers to grapple with a nearly $18 billion shortfall ...

Tom Steyer mounts 2026 bid for California governor, adding to crowded field

Forbes lists Steyer's estimated net worth at $2 billion.

Bilionaire Tom Steyer declares run for California governor

After spending $12 million of his own money backing California's Prop 50 redistricting race, Democrat Tom Steyer announces ...

FBI’s intercepts communications of Newsom administration officials, California political players

Current and former Newsom administration officials were among dozens of Sacramento insiders who received FBI notices that ...

Billionaire and climate activist Tom Steyer joins crowded 2026 California governor race

Billionaire and climate change activist Tom Steyer is throwing his hat in the ring to become the next California governor.

Climate activist and billionaire Tom Steyer to run for California governor

Steyer joins a crowded field seeking to succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is barred from running again in 2026 due to ...

Appeals court pauses California requirement for companies to report climate-related financial risk

A federal appeals court has paused a California law that requires companies making more than $500 million a year to report ...

California facing projected $18B deficit as Newsom heads into his last year as governor

California will face a projected $18 billion deficit next year, according to a report by the nonpartisan Legislative ...