Legislature & Policy

The bill would now require people who own commercial property to submit information on whether and why their properties are vacant.

Energy experts say state-run facilities would not reduce the risk of spiking gas prices.

The state insurance chief allowed companies to impose surcharges totalling $500 million.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta said the lawsuit challenges Trump’s authority to impose tariffs without congressional approval.

While blaming President Trump’s economic policies, Gov. Newsom said in a video that his state has ‘a whole lot of love for our neighbors up north.’

The bill authorizes emergency funds to keep California’s Medicaid program afloat as costs surge and criticism mounts over illegal immigrant coverage.

State Assemblyman Chris Rogers introduced AB 928 in February, aiming to prevent roosters from being raised for cockfighting and to help control the avian flu.

Two companion bills, Senate Bill 1 and Assembly Bill 53, would provide military veterans with state tax exemptions.

‘The Biden-era CFPB overdraft rule would harm the very consumers it’s supposed to protect,’ said Sen. Tim Scott.

A buyout that settled decades of land use conflicts in Point Reyes has come under scrutiny over lack of transparency and environmental impacts.

‘A lot of people don’t want to speak out on this because it’s become such a politicized issue,’ a winemaker said.

The chief of staff previously served under Mayor Sheng Thao, who faces federal charges for allegedly accepting bribes in exchange for political promises.

The state’s lemon law protects consumers who purchase defective cars.

Current law will require a license to engage in digital financial asset business activity starting on July 1, 2026.

The White House pushes back against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement.

Committee members heard from an athlete who said she lost her spot on the varsity cross-country team to an athlete who identifies as transgender.

Bill Essayli, a two-term state lawmaker, was sworn in as top prosecutor of the Central District, which includes LA County.

Gov. Gavin Newsom disputed the study and vowed to continue his fight to regulate Big Oil.

Current state law says a ‘swatting’ threat must be directed at a specific person. New bills would expand that to schools, churches, and other locations.