What to know about Gov. Newsom’s plan to offset California’s $45-billion deficit
In his revised budget proposal, Gov. Gavin Newsom lays out his plan to shrink California’s yawning deficit. Here’s what’s in it.
Solar storm heading to Earth could disrupt communications and bring northern lights to California
A geomagnetic storm is heading to Earth, with the possibility to disrupt GPS and communications. It could also bring the northern lights to Northern California, much farther south than is typical.
There’s a new highly transmissible COVID-19 variant. Could FLiRT lead to a summer uptick?
In years past, summer travel and gatherings have spurred surges in coronavirus infections. As immunity wanes for those who received the most recent vaccine, experts urge caution.
Despite legal threat, Oakland votes to add ‘San Francisco Bay’ to airport’s name
The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted Thursday to change the name of the airport to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport” in an attempt to bring more recognition to the airport.
Deadly brain disease found in two California deer
Chronic wasting disease, also known as ‘zombie deer disease,’ has been detected in California deer for the first time.
Opinion: Why L.A. County’s ‘Jane Fonda Day’ declaration was so astoundingly insensitive
Los Angeles County leaders showed disregard for Vietnamese Americans by choosing the fall of Saigon anniversary to honor the actress who infamously visited Hanoi.
Homeless Initiative awarded $51.5 million to assist 105 Freeway and river encampments
California awards L.A. County homelessness initiative $51.5 million to help house people living in encampments along the 105 Freeway corridor.
Thieves crash two Porsches through showroom windows in daring California burglary
Police are seeking a suspect in a Fremont, Calif., theft of two Porsches. Another man has been arrested and both cars have been found.
Student protesters face same suspensions as those who bring assault rifles to campus
California colleges are giving student protesters ‘interim suspension’ notices, a disciplinary process typically reserved for the most serious misconduct.
New safety campaign for deadly PCH strip urges drivers to ‘slow the fast down’
Leading state and local transportation officials launched a public education campaign this week that aims to reduce speeds on the 21-mile stretch of Pacific Coast Highway to save lives.