Northern California

The state attorney general wants to spread the word that the messages are fake and the toll road agency doesn’t collect payment that way.

In one day, the constitutional amendment passed in the Senate with only three No votes, and unanimously in the Assembly.

Motorists get more time to pay their renewal fees. One aim is to reduce traffic stops for late renewal, which some see as a biased practice.

Health officials alert swimmers and surfers to high bacteria levels at several popular spots.

A recent report found that enrollment has fallen 6 percent over the past decade and projected it will drop an additional 12 percent by 2034.

Gun retailers have until May 2025 to integrate the tracking codes into their sales systems.

A 2023 law made it illegal to impose surcharges on concert ticket prices, hotel rooms, or the now-exempt restaurant bills.

‘[The] approval is more than a historic milestone—it closes the gap between Los Angeles and San Francisco,’ said a rail authority board official.

PG&E warns eight counties from wine country north to Shasta that wind and heat could force an outage to lower fire risk.

Two years of heavy rain have helped the state recover from the drought, but experts say sustaining supplies will require more infrastructure.

The region’s rich soil and Mediterranean climate give its fruits unique sweetness.

One new bill requires disclosure if AI is used in making political ads. The other ensures community college instructors won’t be replaced by AI.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he had come to an agreement with lawmakers and nonprofit leaders on the need for teaching children personal finance skills.

Changes to the 2004 worker-protection law offer businesses incentives to comply.

Those who receive assistance have 90 days to find a home.

Mayor Breed says her spending proposals, which also aim to revitalize downtown and cut homelessness, reflect the city’s values.