Politics
Supreme Court rejects appeal from the Nevada Green Party to be put on state’s November presidential ballot.
Sept. 20, 2024
Kamala Harris holds a razor-thin advantage over former President Trump in the Western swing state, though high rents and prices have some voters doubting the Democrats.
Sept. 13, 2024
California
The Boyles fire in Northern California and Davis fire near Lake Tahoe have damaged dozens of structures and forced thousands of residents to evacuate.
Sept. 9, 2024
Hollywood Inc.
After clearing many hurdles in the state Legislature, Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill to require developers to put safeguards around their advanced AI models is one step closer to becoming law.
Aug. 29, 2024
A group of friends was canyoneering Friday near the Seven Teacups Trail in Tulare County when one got caught in a whirlpool. She drowned, as did two others who tried to save her.
Aug. 26, 2024
The Seven Teacups trail in the Sierra Nevada, in which three friends tragically lost their lives trying to save one another, had “significant flowing water” and other potential challenges for hikers.
Aug. 28, 2024
A year ago, thousands of workers went on strike across California, and what became known as “hot labor summer” was reflected in mandatory wage increases and other state policy wins remarkable even for a Democratic-controlled Legislature sympathetic to union concerns.
Sept. 2, 2024
The unusual move pushes the Legislature into overtime to address energy affordability just as campaign season heats up in advance of the Nov. 5 election.
Sept. 1, 2024
Legislation to make kindergarten a requirement for all young students has failed again in the California Capitol.
Aug. 16, 2024
Climate & Environment
Senate Bill 610 sought to eliminate a decades-old system of classifying state and local lands into “moderate,” “high” or “very high” fire hazard zones.
Aug. 17, 2024