Democrats are bracing for a new — and, for them, bleak — political era as President-elect Trump prepares to take office for a second term. Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20 will be a massive ...

Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative ...

From parking rules to health care coverage, here’s a quick look at 10 new laws that may impact your lives this new year.

Panel of experts chooses reading difficulty screeners that districts can use for kindergarten through second grade.

AB 1775 legalizes Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes, allowing lounges to also sell food and drinks that aren’t pre-packaged.

Gov. Gavin Newsom came to Oakland to make the announcement, promising that CHP resources will be directed to other Bay Area ...

During a press conference touting California's progress on tackling crime, Governor Gavin Newsom took jabs at Bakersfield and ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom, the California Highway Patrol and some Oakland leaders on Friday strongly advocated for loosening on ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom's announcement on Dec. 27 included information on pursuit policies in Oakland, as well as retail crime ...

By CalMatters Staff There are roughly 1,000 new laws hitting California starting the first day of 2025. In all, lawmakers ...

The California Highway Patrol will continue surge operations for another month to combat crime in Oakland and other Bay Area ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced at an Oakland press conference Friday he's extending the state's law enforcement partnership with the city beyond its initial end-of-the-year deadline, but warned the ...