California rejects bill to crack down on how utilities spend customers' money
California lawmakers on Monday rejected a proposal aimed at cracking down on how some of the nation’s largest utilities spend customers’ money.
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Man seen on video kicking small dog is arrested, Anaheim police say
A 34-year-old man who was captured on camera kicking a small dog in Anaheim has been arrested on a felony animal cruelty charge, the Anaheim Police Department announced.
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State lawmakers consider oversight, accountability for driverless vehicle companies
State lawmakers on Monday once again are focusing on how to make our roads safer when it comes to driverless vehicles.
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Finding an apartment may be easier for California pet owners under new legislation
A bill in California wants to make more rental housing available to tenants with pets. Assembly Bill 2216 would ban blanket no-pets policies and prohibit landlords from charging extra for security deposit and rent for tenants who have cats, dogs or other common household animals. Supporters say too many renters struggle to find housing because land... -
New California bill would boost homeowners insurance protections
There’s new hope for California homeowners facing rising insurance costs: Lawmakers are considering a new bill to boost protections.
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California governor pledges state oversight for cities, counties lagging on solving homelessness
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced nearly $200 million in grant money to cities and counties to move homeless people from encampments into housing.
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California State Assembly passes historic resolution recognizing Songkran Festival
In a historic move, the California State Assembly passed a resolution to recognize Songkran New Year Festival, a traditional celebration in several Southeast Asian countries including Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.
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Coalition to submit 900,000 signatures to put tough-on-crime initiative on California ballot
A coalition backed by some of the nation’s largest retailers has announced it has collected 900,000 signatures to put a tough-on-crime statewide ballot initiative before voters in November. The measure would roll back parts of Proposition 47, a progressive ballot measure that reduced certain theft and drug possession offenses from felonies to misde... -
California's insurance crisis: Coverage is critical in the event of ‘The Big One'
When talk turns to rebuilding after a devastating earthquake, the word “resilience” is heard quite a bit. But insurance also is critical, and many Californians have found themselves looking for coverage as providers bail out.
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New passport requirement in Mexico aims to protect kids from human trafficking
A new security feature aims to derail those looking to traffic children.
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Fire truck slams into Stockton home after collision that injured 2
A fire truck struck a residence following a collision in Stockton on Wednesday morning that left two people injured.
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Oysters served in Mission Valley linked to California norovirus outbreak
County public health officials have linked 11 confirmed and probable cases of norovirus illness to frozen oysters imported from South Korea, it was announced Tuesday.
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Bill modeled after San Diego's homeless encampment ban stalls in California Senate committee
The California Senate’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday put a pause on a Senate bill to clear homeless encampments written by Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, R-Santee, and Senator Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas.
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Questions linger about who is paying for recount in District 16 congressional race
The recount in the District 16 congressional race is underway but new questions are emerging about who pushed for it, and who is paying for it.
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These 15 states will now investigate complaints about airline service under new Biden agreement
The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to the federal government.
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USC cancels speech by pro-Palestinian valedictorian, citing safety concerns
USC will not have its valedictorian deliver the 2024 commencement speech during graduation, citing security concerns, the school announced.
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WNBA's Chelsea Gray hopes to make second Olympics team
Women’s sports, especially the WNBA has never been more popular. In the Olympics, the USA women’s team dominates. In fact, they’re looking for their eighth straight gold in Paris, and hoping to make her second Olympics is Northern California’s Chelsea Gray.
