California Assembly passes bills to tackle gas price spikes
The California Assembly on Tuesday passed legislation aimed at reducing sudden gas price increases, action inspired by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political battle with the oil…
Antonio Villaraigosa announces another run for California governor
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced a 2026 run for California governor Tuesday morning, his second bid for the office after an unsuccessful run…
California Assembly passes bill to make kindergarten mandatory
After several failed attempts, California lawmakers are once again working to mandate that children attend kindergarten, with the state Assembly passing a bill to make…
California Assembly passes bill allowing cannabis cafes
A bill that would allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California passed the state Assembly Monday afternoon on a 49-4 vote and is headed to the…
California Assembly shut down by protest calling for Israeli cease-fire in Israel
SACRAMENTO — On the day California lawmakers returned to Sacramento for the new year, hundreds of protesters convened at the state Capitol on Wednesday and shut…
Who will replace Kevin McCarthy in Congress? Some possible candidates
Assemblymember Vince Fong, 44, Republican Assemblymember Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield). (Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press) First elected to the Assembly in 2016, Fong serves as the…