Alameda County to pay $36 million over deputy’s double murder and 911 cover-up
Alameda County to pay $36 million to the surviving family of Maria and Benison Tran, who were killed by a sheriff’s deputy.
Becerra’s consultant to plead guilty to skimming campaign funds
Dana Williamson agreed to plead guilty to three counts
Jeffries’ job grows more difficult in race for House and speaker’s gavel
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries had warned Republicans they would come to regret the congressional redistricting fight.
Newsom offers early peek at rosy budget projections
The unusual early preview of his final budget comes as Gov. Gavin Newsom begins to wind down his time at the state Capitol and considers a run for president in 2028. Newsom is expected to present his budget in more detail late Thursday morning.
A dire ‘math problem’ on the Colorado River and wholly inadequate responses
The Colorado River is severely overtapped and its reservoirs are declining to critically low levels. Experts analyze what it would take to head off disaster.
200,000 Californians help the grid out in tough times and get paid for it. Now that’s up in the air
California has one of the most successful “virtual power plants” in the world, but it’s on the chopping block.
3 ads that explain California politics
The California governor and L.A. mayor races are heating up in the final weeks before the primary. Ads for Spencer Pratt, Matt Mahan and Tom Steyer offer insights into who might win and why.
Vance says $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California will be deferred over fraud concerns
Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the Trump administration is deferring $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements to California over concerns the state is allowing “fraudsters” to drive up costs to taxpayers by pushing unnecessary medications on unsuspecting patients.
Newsom to propose fund to help California wildfire victims rebuild
The $100-million fund would help wildfire victims rebuild homes by covering loan-loss guarantees and reducing interest rates during construction.
Heavier storms and longer dry spells are drying California and the West
As more rain is concentrated in heavier storms, many parts of California and the western U.S. are drying, new research shows.