The Latest Breaking News from California

The California State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 421 (AB 421), which addresses the veto referendum process, on Sept. 5, 2023. AB 421 would change how veto referendums appear on the ballot, among other provisions. A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal…

The California State Assembly advanced a bill in late August that proposed allowing striking workers to claim unemployment insurance benefits after striking for two weeks. The deadline for introducing new legislation had passed, so legislators rewrote Senate Bill 799, which previously related to corrections and criminal rehabilitation, to propose expanding…

Secretive venture capitalists spent six years buying up farmland in Solano County with the dream of constructing an eco-friendly hamlet of the future, but not everyone is convinced, writes Joe Sommerlad

The Harris Ranch Supercharger shows that Tesla has fallen short of its commitment to run its Superchargers on renewable energy.

“There There” is Tommy Orange’s first novel. It follows 12 characters who are all headed to a powwow at the Oakland Coliseum in California. It is the first novel about the urban Native American chosen by the Chicago Public Library for One Book, One Chicago.

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Bill gives added protections to those hailing from Nepal, India and Bangladesh and is awaiting the governor’s signature to become law

California lawmakers have voted to outlaw discrimination based on caste

Perris, California, passed new legislation in hopes of encouraging its residents to live healthy lifestyles

Images of orange groves and Spanish-themed hotels with palm tree gardens filled countless pamphlets and articles promoting Southern California and Florida in the late 19th century, promising escape from winter’s reach.

Cpl. Ronil Singh's memory lives on in California's Highway 33, dedicated to him after his tragic death in 2018. His family, colleagues, and officials including US President Donald Trump paid their respects at the unveiling ceremony. His son Arnav's message, "Love you Papa," was included on the sign.