California
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
SACRAMENTO, (AP):- Democrat Xavier Becerra advanced to the general election for California governor Friday after pitching himself as an experienced…
California charting a smart path to support farmers and ranchers while maintaining food security and clean water
LOS ANGELES:- California has issued recommendations for farmers following a study aimed at improving food safety and water quality reporting for…
California continues aggressive fight against organized retail theft, recovering nearly $260 million in stolen merchandise
SACRAMENTO:- Governor Gavin Newsom today announced significant new progress in California’s ongoing effort to combat organized retail theft, with law…
Republican candidate Steve Hilton leads in California primary vote count
By Purushottam Dhakal, LOS ANGELES:- Republican candidate Steve Hilton is leading the California gubernatorial primary election, according to the latest count….
Man charged with violent attacks on five women at UCLA
LOS ANGELES:- A 29-year-old man has been charged with violently assaulting five different women, four of whom were students, on…
Controller Malia warns against politicizing credit ratings, urges agencies to resist external pressure
SACRAMENTO:- State Controller Malia M. Cohen expressed concern about growing political and ideological pressure on credit rating agencies to abandon independent…
What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Democrats try to defend California and make inroads in Iowa
By STEVEN SLOAN and STEVE PEOPLES, WASHINGTON (AP):- For a state that’s home to Hollywood, there isn’t much star power in…
LA Metro Debuts New Ways to Plan, Pay for Your Transit Trip
LOS ANGELES:- Metro’s customer experience took a major step forward in modernizing the rider journey with the launch of the…
Governor Newsom signs legislation to further protect California elections from interference and intimidation
SACRAMENTO:- Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Senate Bill 73 (Cervantes and Umberg), legislation strengthening California’s existing election safeguards in response…
The risk of a catastrophic chemical tank explosion in California has been eliminated, officials say
GARDEN GROVE, CA, (AP):- A crack has relieved some pressure in a damaged chemical tank and the temperature of the highly flammable gas…
President Trump declares emergency at California’s request over Garden Grove chemical incident
By Purushottam Dhakal, ORANGE COUNTY:- Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that President Donald Trump has approved California’s request for a…
Southern California officials trying to prevent explosion or leak from damaged chemical tank
GARDEN GROVE, (AP):- A damaged chemical tank in Southern California cracked over the weekend but the interior temperature rose as authorities worked to…
California’s economy continues to outpace the nation, new report finds
SACRAMENTO:- California’s economy continues to lead the nation and outperform global competitors, according to a new report from the Public Policy Institute…
California launches SUN Bucks for summer 2026 to help combat child food insecurity
SACRAMENTO:- Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that funds will be available for eligible families with school-aged children to help prevent…
California secures federal assistance to support response to Sandy Fire in Ventura County
VENTURA:- Moving swiftly to support local and state response efforts to the Sandy Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday that…