Counties across California have had to cut health programs aimed at fighting chronic health issues like obesity because of a ...

California lawmakers sent Newsom hundreds of bills to sign or veto by Oct. 12. Here's a look at some of the most high-profile ...

The FAIR Plan faces accusations of denying smoke claims and more. Can California lawmakers keep the insurer of last resort ...

The Legislature can do much more to address California's pending gas crisis, argues a USC business scholar and oil industry expert.

Democratic congressional map isn’t yet law. But hopeful candidates are already prepping to run in the new districts.

California ties Louisiana for the biggest share of poor people. Lawmakers say they just passed bills that will lower housing, electricity and gasoline costs.

A 2021 state law required high schools to ensure their seniors complete the financial aid applications. The share applying has grown since.

The session stretched into Saturday, prolonged by last-minute backroom deals on climate and energy, sparking deep frustration ...

A judge will decide whether DOGE's health cuts are legal. Local health departments aren't waiting to close clinics, stop programs, cut immunization appointments, and lay off workers anyway.

The California Legislature approved legislation to cut utility bills, extend cap and trade until 2045 and allow more oil ...

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After the Eaton and Palisades fires, some still standing homes in the fire zones are embedded with toxic residues, including cyanide, asbestos and heavy metals that can sicken. Insurers don’t want to ...