Two new bills seek to mitigate problems faced by workers making wage theft claims; authors of one cited CalMatters’ reporting ...

Democratic attorneys general have different views on whether the U.S. is heading into a constitutional crisis during the new ...

The plan will impose a special charge on homeowners and insurance companies to cover $1 billion in L.A. wildfire costs ...

Areas scarred by the Eaton Fire are at “high to very high risk” of debris flows this week. How do they happen? What is being done to prepare for storms?

Federal prosecutors are trying to overturn Illinois sanctuary laws, and the case could have major implications for California.

Kelly Seyarto, the only legislator who worked as a career firefighter, says it's challenging as a Republican to be heard in a Democratic supermajority.

In his budget proposal, Gov. Gavin Newsom included a Cal State budget cut of nearly 8%. System officials say that will force ...

When and whether mobile home owners can return to rebuild depends on state, local and federal policies and aid.

A key part of California's Proposition 36 promised to direct people convicted of certain drug crimes to treatment. Counties ...

After 22 states filed a lawsuit, a judge blocked Trump’s cuts to research funding at institutions in those states, including ...

A flurry of executive orders on immigration promises a dramatic crackdown. California pushed back in court against Trump last ...