California lawmakers greenlight a new San Diego sports arena, bypassing environmental hurdles

California leaders pushed through a controversial last-minute deal to protect the major project from environmental lawsuits.

California to get more power to sue big businesses under anti-monopoly bill going to Newsom

California prosecutors would gain new powers to sue big businesses over anti-competitive practices under a bill Democratic lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

A year after their promise, lawmakers again reform environmental planning. Now Newsom will weigh in

A bill now on the governor’s desk narrows last year's CEQA exemption for advanced manufacturing, adding community protections industry fought to soften.

Lawmakers vote to let first responders retire earlier and with more money. Will Newsom sign on?

California police and firefighters will be able to retire earlier and earn more generous pensions under a bill lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

School sex abuse bill going to Newsom. Will he sign the ‘hard-won’ compromise?

California recently lifted the statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits, leading to many cases against schools. A ...