California News Archives

California proposal would reinstate prisoners’ voting rights

February 8, 2023 6:31 PM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California voters could decide whether to reinstate voting rights to people in prison on felony convictions…

Governor Newsom wants federal investigation into high gas prices in California

February 7, 2023 3:47 PM Ricardo Tovar

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom demands action after natural gases have dropped across the country, except in California. Prices…

New California oil well ban put on hold for voters to decide

February 3, 2023 6:28 PM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s new law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools and other community sites has been put on…

California weighs making flag football a girls’ school sport

February 3, 2023 1:29 PM Associated Press

California officials are considering a plan to make flag football a girls’ high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game and a push…

PG&E customers can apply for $4,000 rebate for buying pre-owned electric vehicles

February 2, 2023 5:22 PM Ricardo Tovar

OAKLAND, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced the launch of their Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle Rebate Program that will give…

California to end COVID-19 State of Emergency at end of February

February 1, 2023 10:33 AM Sandra Santos

SALINAS, California (KMUV-TV) – Governor Gavin Newsom’s office released a statement in October announcing that California would lift the COVID-19…

When the Supreme Court reconvenes at the end of February

The Supreme Court’s student loans case is about more than student loans

January 31, 2023 2:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter When the Supreme Court reconvenes at the end of February, it will hear a headline-grabbing case…

California allocates $20 million towards abortion clinic’s physical and digital security

January 29, 2023 4:57 PM Derrick Ow

SACRAMENTO- (KION-TV): California state legislature has allocated $20 million in grant money for abortion care facilities across the state to help…

Fans hang 49ers shirt on Rocky Balboa statue in Philadelphia

January 28, 2023 10:17 AM Ricardo Tovar

PHILADELPHIA, PEN (KION-TV)- The City of Brotherly love is set to be a war zone Sunday with an online trip to the Super Bowl. The 1st seeded Eagles…

Three people were killed and at least four others were injured in a shooting overnight in Los Angeles

3 killed and at least 4 wounded in overnight shooting in Los Angeles

January 28, 2023 7:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Andi Babineau and Jay Croft, CNN Three people were killed and at least four injured in a shooting in Los Angeles, the city’s fire department…

WATCH: Court releases video of attack on Paul Pelosi

January 27, 2023 10:57 AM Ricardo Tovar

Originally Published: 27 JAN 23 06:00 ET Updated: 27 JAN 23 12:51 ET By Jeremy Herb, Jack Hannah, and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — San Francisco…

CA investigating “deplorable” conditions at Half Moon Bay farms following mass shooting

January 26, 2023 4:29 PM Ricardo Tovar

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom said California would begin investigating the farms involved in the Half Moon Bay mass…

How California’s recent flooding could set the stage for a dangerous wildfire season

January 26, 2023 12:14 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 26 JAN 23 13:49 ETBy Rachel Ramirez and Renée Rigdon, CNN (CNN) — With vast stretches of desert that…

Half Moon Bay mass shooting considered “workplace violence” by San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office

January 23, 2023 4:18 PM Derrick Ow

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office says a deadly mass shooting that claimed the lives of seven people was a case of “workplace…

California latest to sue drug companies over insulin prices

January 12, 2023 2:04 PM Associated Press

By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California on Thursday announced it will sue the companies that make and promote most of…

Thousands of Californians under evacuation orders as flood threats continue and death toll of recent storms climbs to 17

January 10, 2023 6:31 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 10 JAN 23 00:55 ET Updated: 10 JAN 23 21:16 ET By Nouran Salahieh, Jason Hanna, Joe Sutton and Christina Maxouris, CNN…

EXPLAINER: How much will the rain help California’s drought?

January 10, 2023 4:38 PM Associated Press

By MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated Press California has experienced a devastating, multi-year drought that’s depleted reservoirs, forced officials to…

California budget: More for homelessness, less for climate

January 10, 2023 4:29 PM Associated Press

By SOPHIE AUSTIN AND JANIE HAR Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday proposed a $297 billion budget,…

Thousands urged to flee their homes as more severe weather wallops California, pushing the death toll to 14 in recent storms

January 10, 2023 11:14 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 10 JAN 23 00:55 ETUpdated: 10 JAN 23 13:37 ETBy Nouran Salahieh, Jason Hanna and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN)…

Judge temporarily blocks California fast food wages law

December 30, 2022 6:05 PM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state of California from implementing a landmark new law aimed at raising wages…