California

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), joined by Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Doris Matsui (CA-07), introduced the Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act (H.R. 9550), a bill that …

SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors today voted to take positions on a number of ballot measures appearing on California’s November ballot. Below is the …

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta sent a letter to executives at eight of the largest social media and artificial intelligence (AI) companies, reminding them that existing California laws prohibit …

Walnut Creek, CA – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host the 2024 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a competition for middle and high school students to highlight their coding …

STOCKTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) introduced the Gas Prices Relief Act, to lower gas prices for families. The bill would temporarily suspend the 18.4 cent federal gas tax. Rep. Harder has …

Phoenix, AZ – Today, in a bipartisan and joint effort to address escalating fuel costs and ensure regional economic stability, Governor Katie Hobbs co-authored a letter with Governor Joe Lombardo to …

SAN DIEGO, CA – The rise in hate-based littering and the distribution of flyers, posters, or symbols with hateful messaging targeting protected communities has become a growing concern in recent years. …

SACRAMENTO – California, through the Board of the California State Coastal Conservancy, has approved more than $48 million for 22 projects that will protect, restore, and improve public access along …

On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed undocumented immigrants access to apply for the first-time home buyer assistance program. AB 1840 was introduced by state …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks announced that more than 40 state parks, as well as the department’s Division of Boating and Waterways, will participate in the 40th annual California …

SAN DIEGO – Sean Stevenson, a former high school science teacher at University City High School, was sentenced in federal court to 120 months in prison for attempting to purchase …

SAN JOSE, CA – Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) issued the following statement regarding his Senate Bill 483 (SB 483) advancing to the Governor for his signing and adoption. “SB …

Americans drove a distance equivalent to 500 round trips to Neptune in 2023 WALNUT CREEK – The newly released 2023 American Driving Survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic …

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a $3.9 million settlement with cryptocurrency trading platform Robinhood Crypto, LLC (Robinhood), for failing to allow customers to withdraw their cryptocurrency from their Robinhood accounts from …

The California Highway Patrol reports it made 1,400 arrests with 1,100 being DUI related during the Labor Day weekend maximum enforcement period. CHP released statewide statistics:  Nearly 1,400 arrests, with …

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) is pleased to announce her bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 1414 (SB 1414), has passed through the California State Legislature and will move to the Governor’s desk for …

SACRAMENTO – The California Legislature on Saturday approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would update conflict of interest laws to ensure local governments and other parties can more …

A bill passed the California Legislature this week that will make California the first in the nation to offer down payment assistance to illegal immigrant home buyers. Under Assembly bill …

AB 2747 requires landlords to give tenants the option to opt into reporting their on-time rent payments to a credit bureau agency Sacramento – Assemblymember Matt Haney’s (D-San Francisco) AB …

The Phone Free Schools Act, a bill to limit smartphone use in schools, passed the State Assembly this week and now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom to sign. Votes: 8/28 …

There’s one last chance this year to cast your line into a California river, lake or bay without a fishing license, and that’s Saturday, Aug. 31. On Free Fishing Day …

Governor Newsom signed into law two crucial bills designed to expand housing options and provide greater stability for vulnerable Californians who are experiencing homelessness. The new laws clear the path …

SACRAMENTO – California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC) officials are investigating the Aug. 23, 2024, death of Darryl W. Hudson as a homicide after he was injured in a physical altercation …

SACRAMENTO – Today, victim advocates and law enforcement joined California Senate and Assembly Republicans to rally against Senate Bill 94 (D-Cortese) during a press conference at the State Capitol. The …

SACRAMENTO – Senator Steve Glazer issued the following statement on the Wicks-Google agreement: “Despite the good intentions of the parties involved, this proposal does not provide sufficient resources to bring …