The Latest Breaking News from California

In the absence of federal action, states are leading the way on oversight—including new legislation out of California.

The Golden State's new rules—which Pennsylvania's Environmental Quality Board opted to copy—will increase the cost of a new truck by about one-third.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom often touts California's leadership on the national stage

The law lifts restrictions limiting how low cars can ride, and it prevents cities and towns from passing bans on cruising.

Sunday, the Wall Street Journal ran an op-ed by a law professor at UC Berkeley that argued: My students are largely engaged and well-prepared, and I regularly recommend them to legal employers. But if you don't want to hire people who advocate hate and practice discrimination, don't hire some of…

The debut will be at the Velocity Invitational from November 10 through 12 at Sonoma Raceway in California.

The synthetic dye is present in hundreds of candies, as well as snacks like Ding Dongs and Peeps

Red No. 3 was banned from cosmetics three decades ago. Consumer advocates question why it's still allowed in food products, including many popular with kids.

Pacific Gas & Electric wants to bury many of its power lines in areas threatened by wildfires

A 2019 Reason investigation detailed a long string of police abuses in Vallejo. Things have only gotten worse since then.

Maine voters will decide on a ballot initiative next month to ban foreign governments, or entities with at least 5% foreign government ownership or control, from spending money to influence ballot measures or candidate elections. If approved, Maine would join California, Colorado, Maryland, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Washington…