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To reach the state’s most ambitious climate goal, annual emissions cuts need to nearly double. Regulators are confident it can happen.

California carbon emissions lag behind 2030 climate targets. Will new rules get us on track?

The backdrop of the special session is yet another increase in California’s gas prices.

California’s $2 billion problem: Can it prevent ‘eye-watering’ gas price spikes?

The Rocklin man was convicted of one felony count of obstructing an official proceeding after he scaled the walls of the U.S. Capitol.

A Rocklin man stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6. Now he’s teaching art in Placer County

“I fear I can’t do everything. I’ve got, trying to get Kamala Harris elected President of the United States, trying to get through these 900 bills,” Gavin Newsom said Thursday.

Gavin Newsom said he doesn’t have the ‘bandwidth’ to campaign against Proposition 36

You can use the mobile driver’s license at select businesses and TSA checkpoints.

Have an Apple Wallet? You can now add your California driver’s license or ID to it

The committee was the passion project of former Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon.

California lawmakers studied happiness. Here’s what they found and why it matters

This legal challenge to a controversial project supported by Governor Gavin Newsom comes at a crossroads for hydrogen development in California.

Environmentalists file lawsuit against Port of Stockton over ‘dirty’ hydrogen project

Nearly three-quarters of likely voters said that they will vote “yes” on the ballot measure to reimpose felony charges for certain drug- and theft-related offenses.

California voters overwhelmingly support Proposition 36, new survey says

Opponents call it a “revenge initiative.”

Proposition 34 explained: What California’s prescription drug measure is asking you

“It’s cynical and wrong that some of these Republicans try to pretend that they’re pro-choice because they’re pro-states rights,” the Democrat said.

Is Republican congressman in California tossup really ‘pro-choice’? What both candidates say

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has suggested further cuts are coming.

Fed cuts key interest rate half a point as inflation eases. Will borrowers get a break?

It’s open enrollment season at CalPERS. Are there more affordable health insurance options available?

CalPERS health premium rates are increasing again. How much will insurance cost?

As movies push the envelope with AI-generated digital voices and likenesses of actors, California now has laws in place to protect those performers.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws strengthening digital likeness protections for actors

“It is too easy to pull a trigger from behind an office desk.”

A real-life RoboCop? ACLU urges California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign killer drone ban

On its face, Prop. 33 is about rent control in California. Some argue it would limit new housing production across the state.

Proposition 33 explained: What California’s rent control ballot measure is asking you

The proposition would authorize $10 billion in state debt to spend on environmental and climate projects.

Prop. 4 explained: What would California do with a $10B climate cash infusion?

Supervisor: “Placer County, we believe, is the top county in the state for non-renewals.”

‘It’s truly a crisis’: Placer County calls on Governor Gavin Newsom to quell insurance market

Assembly Republicans unveiled a collection of bills they say will actually make gas cheaper in California.

Newsom wants a special session to tackle gas prices. Assembly Republicans are ready

Read up on the propositions that will be on California voters’ ballots this November.

Direct democracy is in California’s political DNA. How to be informed this election

The findings involve ratings of vice presidents since 1933.

Donald Trump calls Kamala Harris the ‘worst vice president’ ever. Where does she rank?

The Bee spoke with the candidates and nonpartisan analysts about this potentially close 2024 race.

Josh Harder vs. Kevin Lincoln for Congress: What to know about this close California race

Proposition 36, which voters will decide in November, would roll back many of Prop. 47’s reforms.

Prop. 47 led to an increase in property crime in California, report says. How bad was it?

The utility said this temporary rate increase is needed to recover costs from recent storms and wildfire mitigation.

California approves fourth PG&E rate hike this year. How much will be added to your bill?

California’s Democratic leaders say it’s meant to target organized criminals who raid retail and designer stores.

Governor Gavin Newsom signs bill toughening California’s retail theft punishment

Chino Valley Unified School District abandoned the most controversial parts of its parental notification policy last March. A judge still shut it down.

California judge rules against school district’s ‘forced outing’ policy of transgender students

Delayed spending and a lack of oversight threaten to disrupt a $100 million grant program run by the Department of Cannabis Control intended to help businesses secure state licenses.

Many California cannabis businesses need licenses. Program to help sees delays, audit finds

Leaders of the Energy Commission say the new building standards will help the state reach building decarbonization goals.

California pushes heat pumps for all new homes starting 2026 with new building code

The cost of living in June 2022 jumped 9.1% year over year. Is that the American record?

Has Joe Biden presided over the ‘worst inflation’ ever, as Trump claimed in debate? The cost of living in June 2022 jumped 9.1% year over year. Is that the American record?

The 21 new projects cover areas in 18 national forests across 14 states as part of the Forest Service’s Collaborative Wildfire Risk Reduction Program.

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