With surplus of funds, Gov. Newsom proposes kindergarten for 4-year-olds

That surplus means that California has an extra $17.7 billion to spend on public education, money calculated by a voter-approved formula.

Judge to consider longer sentence for Derek Chauvin

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill says he will consider an aggravated durational departure from the sentencing guidelines for Derek Chauvin.

Eric Garcetti joins Nancy Pelosi to call for infrastructure investment

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Peter DeFazio, and a coalition of U.S. mayors in urging the federal government to make a bold investment in the nation's infrastructure.

Gov. Newsom to announce unprecedented funding for public schools

Gov. Newsom's proposal is aimed at addressing inequalities amplified by the pandemic and students' social-emotional well-being.

Gov. Newsom proposes $12B to combat California's homelessness crisis

Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to introduce a $12 billion plan in San Diego County that will go toward tackling California’s homelessness crisis on Tuesday morning. The allocated funds are part of the Golden State’s $100 billion comeback plan.

White House says all Americans can get free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites through Uber, Lyft

President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.

Two-thirds of Californians to receive $600 stimulus payments

Individuals and households making between $30,000 and $75,000 a year would get a $600 payment, about two-thirds of Californians.

US restores gay and transgender health protections in reversal of Trump-era policy

The Biden administration says the government will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, reversing a Trump-era policy.

Catholic bishops debate if Biden should receive communion given abortion stance

There’s a deep gulf between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego in the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion

Elon Musk reveals Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis in 'SNL' opening monologue

Elon Musk said he was making history as the first person with Asperger’s to host NBC’s long-running sketch comedy show, “or at least the first to admit it.”

The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer

The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”