Speier said in announcing that she will not seek re-election that it was “time to be more than a weekend wife, mother and friend.”

The complaint against Synchrony Bank alleged that its agents made “an excessive and unreasonable” amount of calls to debtors and, in some cases, continued to call people even after confirming that they called the incorrect number. 

Nations addressing climate change took on gasoline and diesel vehicles in pledges that mirror California’s mandates and plans — and in some cases, go even further.

The governor cited a possible surge in COVID cases and short-staffed hospitals, as some pockets of resistance to mandates grow.

The guidelines outlined by the state's top public health official are looser for booster shots than those set by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Seven in 10 Californians say the gap between rich and poor is getting larger, according to a statewide survey.

One website, MyTurn, part of California’s technological response to the pandemic, proved difficult even for epidemiologists. 

A new generation works to keep the "best dirt in the world" alive on their two-acre orchard surrounded on all sides by San Jose's sprawl.

Residents can question elected officials’ tech decisions and crafting citizen oversight boards to enforce accountability.

One suspect was arrested in Gilroy police sweeps on suspicion of illegal firearm possession.

The City of Los Angeles requires proof of vaccination for many indoor businesses beginning today.

The California Department of Education admitted to mismanaging $187 million for 547 private schools that had applied and were approved for the first round of Emergency Assistance for Non-Public Schools.

During the police department's initial investigation into the gun crimes charges against Denis Shevchenko in October, a search warrant revealed electronic devices, in which investigators said they discovered images and videos of child pornography.

At San Jose State University, roughly 13 percent or more than 4,000 students experience homelessness within a year, according to a 2019 California State University report.

An FAQ for voters on California redistricting as the state’s independent commission works toward releasing preliminary congressional and legislative maps on Nov. 10.

Approximately 80 school locations have been identified in Santa Clara County for on-site COVID vaccinations. The first locations opened today with vaccinations being provided by the county’s Mobile Vaccination Teams.