As other states restrict or ban abortions, the California laws aim to improve access and protect patients and clinicians. They will also expand services to accommodate an expected influx from other states.

The new law addresses serious problems with nursing home licensing in California, but some elder care advocates say it misses a chance to protect residents and consumers.

As Democratic control over the Legislature has become even more dominant, aggrieved businesses are creating their own ballot measures.

The governor also signed six climate bills into law, including one that keeps the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant to stay open until 2030.

The New York Times spotlights San Jose police salary negotiations as a measure of the high cost of living in the Bay Area.

The Legislature has until Aug. 31 to approve the proposals, and the three most controversial bills have been shelved.

State legislators last week killed dozens of bills, including some controversial proposals on health care costs, social media regulation, pay transparency, climate change and much, more more.

Gov. Gavin Newsom last month aired campaign ads in the Sunshine State accusing Republican leaders of restricting abortion access, voting rights and free speech.

Abortion, guns, Covid, housing, nursing homes, criminal justice, unions, environment and internet are some of the top issues the Legislature will be tackling in August.

Apple is working with affordable housing organizations to build new homes and provide housing stability for individuals and families in communities across California.

Newsom is doubling down on an aggressive strategy to combat climate change, that also appears to involve boosting his national profile.

After weeks of talks, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announce a tax relief plan that includes refunds of as much as $1,050, part of a $300 billion budget deal announced Sunday night.

Without massive investments in clean energy, air board officials warned that more fossil fuels will be needed to power electric cars and ensure a reliable power grid under California’s sweeping new climate strategy.

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Roe decision, here are key takeaways of what to expect for abortion in California. They include the politics, more legislation, a possible influx of out-of-state patients and changes for health care providers.

Facing a field of candidates with little statewide name recognition and barely any money to change that, Newsom received 61% of the early returns Tuesday night.

New rules proposed by California’s Department of Insurance would require insurers to take homeowners’ efforts to reduce wildfire risk into account when setting premiums. But they would still allow non-renewals.