Jimmy Carter dies: California reacts to 39th president's death

Politicians, voters, and residents across California were remembering the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter on Sunday, after news of the 39th president's death spread across the world.

California judges say they're underpaid, new lawsuit could cost taxpayers millions

California judges make a good living. They earn at least $240,000 and can count on a raise just about every year, a requirement that’s written into state law.

California appeals Huntington Beach Voter ID Law

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced they will appeal the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging Huntington Beach's voter identification requirement, which is expected to take effect two years from now.

Gavin Newsom grilled over hefty price tag to help 'Trump-proof' California: 'Total waste'

Newsom has additionally defended the "Trump-proofing" push in a statement in which he branded the Golden State "a tent pole of the country … protecting and investing in rights and freedoms for all people."

How local sheriffs plan for Trump's immigration policy

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco say they'll have two different approaches to illegal immigration when Donald Trump takes office in a few months.

Kamala Harris sees support for potential CA governor run in new poll

Could the VP make a run for California governor in 2026? While Harris hasn't announced what's next for her, a new poll released Wednesday shows she would have the support of some voters.

Trump responds to Newsom's plan to 'Trump-proof' California

President-elect Donald Trump clapped back at Gov. Gavin Newsom's call for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency.

California's cleaner air rules could mean higher gas prices, critics say

Gas prices in California may soon go up dramatically, as the California Air Resources Board aims to make carbon emissions restrictions stricter.

Gov. Newsom says he's going to 'Trump proof' California state laws

California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency.

Proposition 4 approved by California voters, borrowing $10 billion to respond to climate change

California voters have approved Proposition 4, allowing the state to issue $10 billion in bonds in a landmark effort to escalate its environmental and climate resilience projects amid growing climate concerns.

Prop. 33 fails: California rejects localized rent-control regulations

California's Proposition 33, a measure that allows local governments to regulate rent increases, has been rejected by registered state voters.

Prop 3 passes: Constitutional right to marriage equality

Californians voted to pass Proposition 3, allowing marriage equality to be enshrined in the state constitution.

Prop 36 passes: California votes to crack down on crime

Now, certain drug offenses and thefts under $950 can be classified as felonies rather than misdemeanors if the suspected perpetrator has two or more past convictions for theft crimes.