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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
“Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. California had already banned thin plastic shopping bags at supermarkets and other stores, but shoppers can purchase bags made with thicker plastic that purportedly makes them reusable and recyclable. The new measure was approved by...
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Did You Know? Six out of 21 California missions are in the Bay Area
Did you know six out of 21 California missions are in the Bay Area? To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we take you up the California Missions trail.
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California's Newsom signs several new housing bills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed into law a comprehensive bipartisan housing package, with bills focused on addressing homelessness and the scarcity of housing in the state.
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California's Newsom signs several new housing bills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed into law a comprehensive bipartisan housing package, with bills focused on addressing homelessness and the scarcity of housing in the state. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.
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California laws cracking down on election deepfakes by AI face legal challenges
California now has some of the strictest laws on election deepfakes.
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Climate in Crisis: 40th annual coastal cleanup
This weekend, grab some friends and family to volunteer and make our coastline even more beautiful.
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Climate in Crisis: 40th annual coastal cleanup
This weekend, grab some friends and family to volunteer and make our coastline even more beautiful.
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Man who sold fentanyl-laced pill liable for $5.8 million in death of young female customer
A drug dealer who sold a fentanyl-laced pill is liable for $5.8 million in the death of the woman to whom he sold it.
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California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
California’s governor has signed legislation to protect Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence, such as creating their digital clones without their consent. Studios have increasingly used AI to create digital clones of performers. A new law signed Tuesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom will allow actors to back out of existing contracts containing only vague AI provisions....
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California Coastal Cleanup Day celebrates 40 years with statewide events
Every September, thousands of Californians gather on a single Saturday along beaches, shorelines and inland waterways with one simple task: pick up trash before it becomes part of the fragile coastal ecosystem.
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What to know about the California insurance reform hearing
California is preparing for a major reform in the home insurance market, and it wants the public’s feedback. Michael Soller, the deputy commissioner for communications at the California Department of Insurance, discusses the details.
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California lawmakers to debate Newsom's oil and gas proposal
California Gov. Gavin Newson says he has a plan to lower prices at the gas pump.
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California lawmakers to debate Newsom's oil and gas proposal
California Gov. Gavin Newson says he has a plan to lower prices at the gas pump. Bob Redell reports.
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California insurance reform hearing to be held Tuesday
Community groups, businesses, local leaders and residents have the chance this week to tell the state what they think about planned reforms to the state’s insurance market. Bob Redell reports.
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California Prop 6: What to know about the labor in prison measure
Among the issues voters will be asked this November will be to rule on whether prisoners should continue to be forced to work.
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California Prop 4: $10 billion bond would address climate change issues
As California faces a future of impacts due to a changing climate, state voters will be asked to put up billions of dollars to aid that effort through a new climate bond on the November ballot.
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California's Prop 3 aims to reverse state's controversial marriage law
Activists hoping to nullify Prop 8 once and for all are going to the November ballot with Prop 3, another constitutional measure that would officially scrub Prop 8 from the state books and declare same-sex marriage a fundamental right.
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California Prop 2: Building, repairing and upgrading schools in California
Prop 2 is a $10 billion bond measure to build schools, with most of that money going to kindergarten through eighth grade schools in the state.
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A scenic California mountain town walloped by a blizzard is now threatened by wildfire
Firefighters battling three major wildfires in the mountains east of Los Angeles are taking advantage of cooler weather. They are slowly gaining the upper hand against blazes that have destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate. The worst danger appeared to have passed Thursday near Reno, Nevada. Evacuation orders have been relaxed around a fire that...
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Bay Area firefighters sent off to help battle Southern California wildfires
A number of Bay Area fire agencies are sending firefighters to Southern California to help battle several wildfires. Bob Redell reports.