California News Archives

Federal judge strikes down decades-old California ban on assault weapons

October 20, 2023 1:29 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 20 OCT 23 00:57 ET By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge has overturned a decades-old California law banning assault…

Laphonza Butler says she will not seek Senate seat in 2024

October 19, 2023 2:37 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 19 OCT 23 16:47 ET Updated: 19 OCT 23 16:57 ET By Kyle Blaine, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler of California said…

Biden announces $3.5B for projects nationwide to strengthen electric grid, bolster resilience

October 18, 2023 4:28 PM Associated Press

The Biden administration on Wednesday announced $3.5 billion for 58 projects across the country to strengthen electric grid resilience as extreme…

In big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises

October 18, 2023 4:32 PM Associated Press

BY SOPHIE AUSTIN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom again seized the national spotlight this year as he signed some of the…

Governor Newsom signs bill making teaching cursive requirement in schools

October 17, 2023 5:11 PM Ricardo Tovar

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday that he signed AB 446 making teaching cursive a requirement for grades 1 to 6.…

PG&E’s plan to bury power lines and prevent wildfires faces opposition because of high rates

October 17, 2023 10:10 AM Associated Press

VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric — one of the nation’s largest utilities whose equipment has sparked some of California’s…

California lifts statewide cruising ban

October 14, 2023 3:26 PM Katie Nicora

Cruising is now legal throughout the state of California. This after Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Friday. Ab 436 amends the…

California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour

October 14, 2023 11:04 AM Ricardo Tovar

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will raise the minimum wage for health care workers to $25 per hour over the next decade under a new law…

California governor signs 2 major proposals for mental health reform to go before voters in 2024

October 13, 2023 1:31 PM Associated Press

BY TRÂN NGUYỄNUpdated 2:36 PM PDT, October 12, 2023 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two major pieces of…

California receives $1.2 billion to become a national hydrogen hub

October 13, 2023 11:51 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 13 OCT 23 05:00 ET Updated: 13 OCT 23 14:21 ET By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Friday will announce the…

Union workers reach a tentative deal with Kaiser Permanente after the largest-ever US health care strike

October 13, 2023 10:56 AM CNN Newsource

Kaiser Permanente reached a tentative deal with the unions representing 75,000 employees, following the largest-ever health care strike in…

A Stanford University instructor has been removed from teaching duties as the school investigates.

A Stanford University instructor has been removed from the classroom amid reports they called Jewish students colonizers and downplayed the Holocaust

October 13, 2023 8:56 AM CNN Newsource

A Stanford University instructor has been removed from teaching duties as the school investigates. Originally Published: 13 OCT 23 11:38 ETBy Taylor…

Two Bay Area filmmakers shine spotlight on California farmworker contributions

October 13, 2023 8:39 AM FOX 35

File SAN JOSE, Calif. – Two Bay Area filmmakers set out to change perceptions and shed light on the contributions of California farm…

Appeals court says California’s higher-capacity magazine ban can remain in effect amid legal fight

October 12, 2023 5:07 PM Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s ban on higher-capacity magazines can remain in effect while the state fights a lower court’s…

A winning ticket sold in California nabs a Powerball jackpot of more than $1.7 billion

October 12, 2023 8:59 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 11 OCT 23 01:42 ET Updated: 12 OCT 23 11:43 ET By Aya Elamroussi and Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — A single ticket sold in…

Thieves run off with $50K in Gucci merchandise from San Jose store

October 11, 2023 8:54 AM FOX 35

Courtesy: San Jose Police Dept. SAN JOSE, Calif. – Five masked men entered a Gucci store in San Jose and stole $50,000 worth of merchandise,…

Family of literary legend John Steinbeck auctioning off personal items

October 10, 2023 9:29 AM FOX 35

Courtesy: Octubre CCC OAKLAND, Calif. – The family of literary legend John Steinbeck is auctioning off a personal treasure trove of items…

California governor signs laws compelling universities to report return of Native American remains

October 10, 2023 2:58 PM Associated Press

By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws Tuesday intended to compel…

New California law aims to force people with mental illness or addiction to get help

October 10, 2023 2:03 PM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More Californians with untreated mental illness and addiction issues could be detained against their will and forced into…

California creates new alert system for missing African American kids and young adults

October 10, 2023 6:56 AM Karl Cooke

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (KION-TV)- A bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom will help create a tool to find missing African American children. Senate Bill…

Early morning pursuit in stolen vehicle leads to arrest

October 9, 2023 9:23 AM Ana Torrea

File MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County deputies arrested a man they said stole a Gray 1999 Honda Civic in the area of Hatton Avenue…

Governor Newsom signs in and vetoes a number of bills over the weekend

October 9, 2023 7:35 AM Karl Cooke

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (KION-TV)- A busy weekend for Governor Gavin Newsom. The governor vetoed a number of bills that were heavily discussed. One of the…

California governor signs several laws, including a ban on certain chemicals in food and drinks

October 7, 2023 2:32 PM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken action on a slew of bills. He has until Oct. 14 to act on legislation that…

Governor Newsom signs bill banning hidden fees on purchases like concert tickets, hotel reservations, etc.

October 7, 2023 5:29 PM Ricardo Tovar

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 478 Saturday that bans hidden charges on purchases, also known as junk fees. The…

Governor Newsom vetoes proposed cap price on insulin due to state’s plan to make its own supply

September 13, 2023 1:25 PM KION546 News Team

UPDATE Oct. 10, 2023, at 2:35 p.m.- Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a proposal by a Bay Area lawmaker that would cap the cost of insulin to $35 for a…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill that would have decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms

October 7, 2023 1:33 PM Associated Press

By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession…

49ers’ Brock Purdy says he still splits rent with a roommate in San Francisco

October 5, 2023 2:17 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Even being Mr. Irrelevant you’d think a $870,000 salary would be enough to avoid paying rent in the third most…

Dianne Feinstein, longtime California senator, remembered at funeral service

October 5, 2023 1:42 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 05 OCT 23 08:09 ET Updated: 05 OCT 23 16:39 ET By Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — Mourners gathered on the front steps of San…

California workers will get five sick days instead of three under law signed by Gov. Newsom

October 4, 2023 5:34 PM Associated Press

By SOPHIE AUSTIN AND TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Workers in California will soon receive a minimum…

Kaiser Permanente workers officially go on strike

October 4, 2023 7:05 AM Karl Cooke

CALIFORNIA, U.S.A (KION-TV)- Kaiser Permanente workers are now officially on the picket lines after both sides couldn’t come to an agreement. The…

‘Miracle’ water year in California: Rain, snow put state’s reservoirs at 128% of historical average

October 3, 2023 1:02 PM Associated Press

By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California ended its “miracle” water year on Saturday with enough rain and snow to fill…

Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history

October 3, 2023 12:10 PM Associated Press

By MARY CLARE JALONICK and MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler was sworn…

Late Sen. Feinstein’s funeral moved to steps of San Francisco City Hall, will be open to public

October 3, 2023 9:05 AM FOX 35

File SAN FRANCISCO – Plans for late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s funeral service have been moved to San Francisco City Hall on…

New report says Levi’s Stadium brings in billions but city council member calls out management

October 3, 2023 8:16 AM FOX 35

Courtesy: Levi Stadium SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The 49ers are heading into their 10th season at Levi’s Stadium. A new report…

Former 49er tight end dies in upstate NY plane crash

October 2, 2023 10:13 AM FOX 35

SAN FRANCISCO – NOVEMBER 15: Tight end Russ Francis #89 of the San Francisco 49ers warms-up on the sideline during a game against the New Orleans…

Health care is in crisis. The looming strike by 75,000 health workers is just another sign of that

October 2, 2023 9:44 AM CNN

Frontline healthcare workers hold a demonstration on Labor Day outside Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center in Hollywood in Los Angeles,…

Late Sen. Dianne Feinstein to lie in state at San Francisco City Hall

October 2, 2023 9:17 AM FOX 35

File SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The body of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein will lie in state at San Francisco City Hall Wednesday, October 4 from…

Gas prices in California are the highest in the nation at $6

September 28, 2023 11:19 AM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — The average price in California is now over 6 dollars a gallon!As of Thursday, the average price for a gallon of gas in…

Florida Gov. and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis near Salinas to fundraise, some community members protesting visit

September 28, 2023 10:12 AM Ana Torrea

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is in Salinas to fundraise for his campaign. Governor…

Gas hits $6 a gallon in California, Central Coast nears that mark

September 28, 2023 11:43 AM Ricardo Tovar

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- People are really feeling the pain at the pump today as gas has hit over $6 per gallon for the first time this year.…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to raise minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour

September 28, 2023 10:52 AM Associated Press

BY ADAM BEAM SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed Thursday…

2nd Boogaloo member convicted of murdering Oakland security guard in 2020

September 27, 2023 9:03 AM FOX 35

OAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) – A member of the right-wing extremist group Boogaloo Boys has been convicted of murder and attempted murder…

California city becomes first in nation to recognize elephant rights

September 27, 2023 5:26 PM Ricardo Tovar

OJAI, Calif. (KION-TV)-The Southern California City of Ojai became the first city in America to recognize the legal rights of a nonhuman animal. …

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to protect doctors who mail abortion pills to other states

September 27, 2023 3:30 PM Associated Press

By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Wednesday that aims to stop other states…

Salinas Fire Department receives $4.7 million from FEMA to help boost staffing

September 27, 2023 8:37 AM Ana Torrea

City of Salinas SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- FEMA awarded $4.7 million to The Salinas Department to help boost their staffing as call volumes increase.…

California signs 23 new bills to strengthen gun laws

September 27, 2023 7:22 AM Karl Cooke

CALIFORNIA, U.S.A (KION-TV)- California is strengthening its gun laws. Governor Gavin Newsom signed nearly two dozen new gun laws into effect. With…

Governors Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom to debate each other on FOX News’ ‘Hannity’

September 26, 2023 12:04 PM FOX 35

FOX News Channel’s Sean Hannity will moderate a red vs. blue state debate between Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron…

California, a liberal bastion, may give Donald Trump an unlikely boost in 2024

September 26, 2023 11:29 AM Associated Press

BY MICHAEL R. BLOOD LOS ANGELES (AP) — Few corners of the U.S. may be less hospitable to Donald Trump than California, where he lost by…

California governor signs law raising taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for school safety

September 26, 2023 11:19 AM Associated Press

BY ADAM BEAM SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will double the taxes on guns and ammunition and use the money to pay for more security at…

Governor Newsom signs bill to ban textbook censorship and book bans in school

September 26, 2023 10:49 AM Ricardo Tovar

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1078 which bans textbook censorship and book bans in California’s 10,000+ schools.…