California News Archives

California governor’s staff member positive for COVID-19

October 7, 2020 11:54 AM The Associated Press

A member of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office staff tested positive for COVID-19 this week and contact…

AP: No link seen between California school openings, virus cases

October 6, 2020 11:57 AM Avery Johnson

California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is providing an update on the state’s response…

California wildfires are larger than ever, but not deadlier

October 6, 2020 2:19 PM The Associated Press

With months still to go in California’s fire season, the state has already shattered records for the amount of land…

2 California ballot measures would expand voting rights

October 5, 2020 1:39 PM The Associated Press

Early voting in California began Monday and a pair of propositions on the Nov, 3 ballot would expand voting rights in…

California governor nominates 1st gay to state Supreme Court

October 5, 2020 11:16 AM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the state’s response to wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, but the…

Vehicle stolen with dog inside found in Marina, but the search for the dog continues

October 5, 2020 10:49 AM Avery Johnson

A vehicle stolen in San Luis Obispo was found in Marina Saturday, but the dog that was inside during the…

Californians to vote on affirmative action with Prop 16

October 2, 2020 12:57 PM Megan Meier

Back in 1996, Californians approved Prop 209. It mandated that universities and government groups not consider applicants based on race, gender and…

California nears milestone: 4 million acres burned in fires

October 2, 2020 2:59 PM The Associated Press

California is poised to hit a fearsome milestone: 4 million acres burned this year by wildfires that…

Vehicle found over cliff at Montara State Beach, crews search for occupants

October 2, 2020 3:35 PM Avery Johnson

Firefighters are searching for any potential occupants of a vehicle found down a cliff at Montara State…

Harvey Weinstein charged with 3 more rapes in California

October 2, 2020 12:18 PM The Associated Press

Harvey Weinstein was charged Friday with the rape of two more women, Los Angeles County prosecutors…

California wavers on theme park opening rules amid pressure

October 2, 2020 11:25 AM The Associated Press

Theme park industry leaders in California say they aren’t pleased with proposed reopening guidance being considered…

California adds new equity metric counties must meet before easing restrictions

October 2, 2020 10:27 AM Avery Johnson

California health officials announced that a new health equity metric will be added into consideration…

California legislation bans toxic chemicals in cosmetics

October 1, 2020 5:21 PM The Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed legislation banning two dozen toxic chemicals from being…

California to study reparations for Black Americans

October 1, 2020 1:49 PM The Associated Press

California will develop a detailed plan for reparations under a new law signed on Wednesday by Gov. Gavin…

California ISO issues statewide Flex Alert for Thursday

October 1, 2020 11:28 AM Avery Johnson

The California Independent System Operator is calling for electricity conservation Thursday and has issued a Flex…

Governor vetoes California bill requiring ethnic studies

October 1, 2020 11:02 AM The Associated Press

Gov. Gavin Newsom late Wednesday vetoed a bill that would have made ethnic studies a California high school…

California governor vetoes bill to help displaced workers

October 1, 2020 10:38 AM The Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill late Wednesday that would have guaranteed most laid-off hospitality…

California tightens rules on rat poisons that kill wildlife

September 30, 2020 12:49 PM The Associated Press

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a bill widely restricting the use of certain highly potent rat poisons that…

Man arrested in ambush of 2 Los Angeles County deputies

September 30, 2020 12:40 PM The Associated Press

California investigators have arrested and charged a man in connection with the shooting of two Los Angeles County…

State releases guidelines for playgrounds to reopen

September 29, 2020 3:28 PM Avery Johnson

The California Department of Public Health has released guidelines for playgrounds to reopen.…

Disney to lay off 28,000 at its parks in California, Florida

September 29, 2020 2:08 PM The Associated Press

Squeezed by limits on attendance at its theme parks and other restrictions due to the pandemic, The Walt Disney Co.…

Several California counties move up in tier system

September 29, 2020 11:53 AM Avery Johnson

California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is expected to provide an update on the…

New California law prompted by crash that killed Kobe Bryant

September 29, 2020 10:57 AM The Associated Press

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday approved legislation prompted by the helicopter crash that killed Kobe…

Three killed in Northern California wildfire; thousands flee

September 28, 2020 5:34 PM The Associated Press

A Northern California sheriff says three people have died in a fast-moving wildfire west of…

Some California regions begin to see more COVID-19 cases, new wildfires

September 28, 2020 11:49 AM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the state’s response to wildfires and the COVID-19…

California will house transgender inmates by gender identity

September 28, 2020 11:32 AM The Associated Press

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Saturday requiring California to house transgender inmates in prisons based on…

New wildfires scorch wine country near San Francisco

September 28, 2020 10:50 AM The Associated Press

California firefighters battled destructive new wildfires in wine country north of San Francisco Monday as strong…

California virus hospitalizations could surge in next month

September 25, 2020 1:33 PM The Associated Press

California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is holding a news conference to…

California governor signs law to grow mental health coverage

September 25, 2020 3:30 PM The Associated Press

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Friday that for the first time in California defines “medical necessity,” a move aimed…

Dianne Feinstein’s husband named in UC admissions scandal

September 24, 2020 5:42 PM The Associated Press

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s husband, University of California Regent Richard Blum, was named Thursday by the state…

Suspect killed by San Luis Obispo County deputy was alleged member of a white supremacist gang

September 24, 2020 12:33 PM Avery Johnson

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office says one of its deputies was injured during an officer-involved…

California lawmakers to introduce fracking ban in December

September 24, 2020 3:24 PM Avery Johnson

A day after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that included a goal to phase out fracking permits by…

Researchers estimate wildfire smoke contributed to 1,000+ California deaths

September 24, 2020 2:36 PM Avery Johnson

Poor air quality has been a concern for many Californians over the course of the last month, but…

Health officials eligible for state confidentiality program

September 24, 2020 11:12 AM The Associated Press

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday allowed health officials to hide their addresses under a California state…

Kings Canyon, Yosemite parks reopen as air quality improves

September 23, 2020 3:57 PM The Associated Press

Kings Canyon National Park reopened to visitors on Wednesday and Yosemite National…

California moves to end sales of new gas-powered cars

September 23, 2020 10:14 AM The Associated Press

Gov. Gavin Newsom is announcing a new initiative that he says will “dramatically advance the state’s progress…

Monterey, San Benito Counties to allow nail salons to open indoors

September 22, 2020 11:54 AM Avery Johnson

Dr. Mark Ghaly, the California Health and Human Services Secretary, is expected to provide an update on the…

California accepts petition to protect western Joshua tree

September 22, 2020 1:42 PM The Associated Press

The western Joshua tree will be considered for protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of…

State auditor: UC wrongly admitted well-connected students

September 22, 2020 11:19 AM The Associated Press

The University of California “inappropriately admitted” at least 64 wealthy students over the past six…

Officials: California EDD backlog may not be clear until end of January

September 21, 2020 11:51 AM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on wildfires burning around the state and the COVID-19…

New California law expands tax credit for immigrants

September 18, 2020 5:19 PM The Associated Press

California will give tax breaks to more immigrants — including those living in the country illegally — under a…

California governor signs laws to protect workers from virus

September 17, 2020 3:30 PM The Associated Press

California companies must warn their workers of any potential exposure to the coronavirus and must pay their…

Yosemite National Park closes due to smoke impact, air quality concerns

September 17, 2020 2:47 PM Avery Johnson

The National Park Service announced that Yosemite National Park will be closed starting…

Sequoia National Park closed due to California wildfire

September 17, 2020 1:05 PM The Associated Press

California’s Sequoia National Park has been fully closed due to a nearby wildfire in the Sierra Nevada…

No emergency training for crew on boat where fire killed 34

September 16, 2020 2:19 PM The Associated Press

Crew members of a Southern California dive boat told investigators they were not trained on emergency procedures before…

Gov. Gavin Newsom provides update on state’s response to wildfires, COVID-19 pandemic

September 16, 2020 11:44 AM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to provide an update on the state’s response to wildfires burning around the state and the COVID-19…

NTSB releases docket with reports, documents related to dive boat fire

September 16, 2020 11:54 AM Avery Johnson

The National Transportation Safety Board has released documents that include interview transcripts, photos…

California blaze threatens ‘Emerald Triangle’ marijuana zone

September 15, 2020 1:39 PM The Associated Press

The largest wildfire in California history is threatening the country’s biggest marijuana-growing…

AP: Easing fires not as simple as climate change vs. forest work

September 14, 2020 3:25 PM The Associated Press

Deadly West Coast wildfires are dividing President Donald Trump and the states’ Democratic leaders over how…

Trump challenged on climate denial in California

September 14, 2020 11:37 AM The Associated Press

President Donald Trump is visiting California Monday, and he is expected to deliver remarks after a…