Every California governor since Earl Warren back in World War II had annually paraded into the ornate 1800s-decor Assembly ...

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The measure, formally titled “Requires State Response if President of the United States Unlawfully Retains Office Beyond ...

If you plan to navigate the Roundhouse in the next month, you might find yourself walking in circles, literally and ...

Assembly Bill 1091 seeks to honor the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa by introducing specialty license plates to fund California's ...

As the second week begins for the new legislative year, California lawmakers still aren’t sure what should top their ...

The governor is proposing no new money toward local journalism next year despite promising $70 million in 2024, the latest in ...

SACRAMENTO, CA – California lawmakers have approved AB 268, a bill that officially recognizes Diwali as a state holiday. The measure, introduced by Assembly Members Ash Kalra and Dr. Darshana Patel ...

Given the budget's deep differences over revenues, chronic deficits and pressure to offset federal cuts, it’s hard to find a starting point.

Sen. Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) was sworn in as the 50th president pro tempore of the California State Senate on Jan. 5, becoming the first Latina, mother, and woman of color to lead the Senate.

The proposals target political retaliation, courtroom exclusions and rising violence against news organizations.