Mathews: Want to fight Trump here in California? Fire your sheriff.

If you’re a Californian who wants to fight back against the Trump administration, you might start with a campaign to remove your county sheriff. In our state, the position of sheriff is the closest approximation to the lawless, authoritarian presidency …

Boy-girl fight at California middle school, caught on video, prompts investigation

A chaotic scene played out in front of Jehue Middle School on Thursday, March 13, as civil rights leaders called on the Colton Police Department to arrest a boy who fought with a girl in a classroom incident partly captured on video and shared widely on …

Tinder Date Gone Wrong: State Farm Exec Fired After Saying Premium Hikes Following California Fires Were 'Kind Of' ...

Former State Farm Vice President Haden Kirkpatrick was fired by the insurance giant this week after he was recorded during a Tinder date in January speaking about the company's premium hikes in response to the California wildfires. He was recorded …

Hemp Industry Responds To California ‘Readopting’ Emergency Ban

California regulators tighten safety rules for battery plants

SACRAMENTO, California — California regulators voted unanimously on Thursday to increase safety standards for energy storage facilities following a series of fires at the world’s largest lithium-ion battery on the Central Coast in January. What happened: …

Canals carry precious water across vast California landscape

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A vast network of dams and canals run by the state and federal governments carries water to farmers and cities across California. In Fresno County, the zigzagging Friant-Kern Canal, diverting water from Millerton Lake, snakes past …

Opinion: California doesn’t need DOGE, but there’s still plenty to cut here

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, known shorthand as DOGE, launched under President Trump in January and since has sent shockwaves through Washington and the rest of the country. As California’s former chief data officer, I’ve watched this …

Armenian Assembly Honors California State Senator Anthony Portantino

Los Angeles — The Armenian Assembly of America honored California State Senator Anthony Portantino for his commitment to strengthening relations with Armenia and Artsakh friendship with the Armenian people, and leadership on pro-Armenian advocacy, on March …

Coast Guard Intercepts 9 Undocumented Migrants Off Point Loma, California

The crews of Coast Guard Maritime Security and Safety Team Los Angeles/Long Beach interdicted nine aliens aboard a 20-foot boat approximately seven miles southwest of Point Loma, Monday. In addition to Coast Guard Maritime Security and Safety Team Los …

California needs $3.4 billion loan to cover Medi-Cal expenses

The announcement has sparked debate over the program's expansion to include all California residents regardless of immigration status. SAN DIEGO — California lawmakers have been notified that the state will require a $3.4 billion loan to cover expenses …