Inmate firefighters could see pay raise under proposed CA bill

Incarcerated fire crew members earn as little as $5.80 per day, but a bill recently introduced by California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan could change that by giving them a pay raise.

California’s Newsom will join GOP governors in raising flag for Trump inauguration

Gavin Newsom will join Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and several GOP governors in temporarily raising U.S. flags to full height for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

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.