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Cynthia is a reporter based in the San Francisco Bay Area covering Northern California news.
California Lawmakers Reject Lobbying Transparency Bills to Explore Other Options
The Assembly plans to look into other ways to increase public access to lobbyist letters without requiring legislation.
Northern California
June 4, 2026
California Bill Renews Effort to Unmask Federal Agents
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April 25, 2026
California Looks to Limit Elder Parole for Sex Offenders as 3 Inmates Reviewed for Release
State lawmakers are looking to exclude certain types of sex offenders from being released from prison early due ...
California
April 10, 2026
Copper Theft Plagues California’s Central Valley as Sheriff Urges Proactive Deterrence
Copper theft has been a persistent problem for farmers and, in more recent years, telecommunications networks, Merced County ...
California
April 2, 2026
California Lawmakers Want More Oversight in Stalled Project to Modernize 911 System
The state paused implementation efforts after only 23 out of the 447 total dispatch centers statewide had transitioned ...
Legislature & Policy
March 26, 2026
Yamaha Relocates US Headquarters From California to Georgia
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. will relocate its U.S. headquarters to Georgia beginning later this year.
California
March 13, 2026
California Bill Proposes Restoring Health Care Benefits for Illegal Immigrants
Two California state lawmakers have introduced a bill to restore government-funded health care coverage to illegal immigrants.
California
March 11, 2026
Medi‑Cal Spending at ‘All‑Time High,’ LAO Gives Recommendations to California Lawmakers
Budget estimates for the upcoming 2026–2027 fiscal year propose $222 billion in total funds for Medi-Cal, a 13.1 ...
California
March 9, 2026
1st of 5 Houses in California’s First 3D-Printed Community Completed, Available for Sale
4DIFY, the company behind the project, is planning to create five of these 3D-printed houses to form a ...
California
February 28, 2026
Federal Bill Aims to Lower California Gas Prices as State Considers Mileage Tax
Rep. Kevin Kiley announced plans to introduce a bill to withhold certain federal funding from states that impose ...
California
February 17, 2026
California Bill Aims to Address Political Violence—Named After Melissa Hortman and Charlie Kirk
Assembly Bill 1535 refers to former Minnesota state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
California
February 3, 2026
Tech CEOs, Founders React to Proposed California Billionaire Tax
The initiative has until June 24, 2026, to gather 874,641 signatures to qualify for the November midterm election ...
California
January 20, 2026
California Promises ‘Swift Consequences’ for Drivers Who Exceed 100 MPH
'We want to take immediate action against dangerous drivers before their carelessness leads to a deadly crash,' DMV ...
California
January 3, 2026
Tahoe-Truckee School Sports to Move From Nevada to California Over Gender Laws
Tahoe-Truckee high school athletics programs must move to California’s governing body after more than 40 years with Nevada, ...
US
December 20, 2025
10 Major Laws Taking Effect in California in 2026
From banning masks for law enforcement officers to completely banning plastic bags in stores, here is an overview ...
California
December 14, 2025
California Fast Food Council Inactive Since February, Still Budgeted at $1.1 Million
Assembly Bill 1228, which created the council, requires that it hold meetings at least every six months.
California
December 5, 2025
Some Bird Populations Benefited From California Wildfires, Study Finds
Researchers found that some bird species increased in population after a wildfire, and the positive effect often lasted ...
Northern California
November 25, 2025
Estimate Doubles for California’s Illegal Immigrants Health Care Cost
Approximately 1.7 million Medi-Cal enrollees are illegal immigrants, which is about 11 percent of total enrollees.
California
November 14, 2025
Waymo Launches First US Freeway Robotaxi Rides in California and Arizona
Users need to opt in to Waymo’s new services and features through the app to be able to ...
California
November 13, 2025
Ballot Initiative Aims to Bar California Lawmakers Who Support Prop. 50 From Seeking Public Office
The proposal would make the lawmakers abide by the same restrictions as members of the independent commission that ...
California
November 1, 2025
Oakland Police Chief, City’s 11th in 15 Years, Will Step Down in December
Chief Floyd Mitchell, tapped to serve as leader in May 2024, gave no reason for his decision. The ...
Northern California
October 10, 2025
California’s Carpool Lane Perk for EV Drivers Ends; 60-Day Grace Period Starts
During the grace period, CHP officers will pull drivers over and inform them of the policy changes, but ...
California
October 3, 2025
Online Platforms Could Face $1 Million Fines for Hateful Content Under California Bill Pending Governor’s Signature
The bill faced mixed support in both chambers, and critics have said the bill could lead to censorship ...
Northern California
September 25, 2025
3.2 Million Inactive California Voters Removed Ahead of 2025 Special Election
Shiloh Marx, founder of the California Election Integrity Initiative, said clean voter rolls rebuild trust in the election ...
Northern California
September 23, 2025
Bill to Require Transnational Repression Training for Law Enforcement Passes California Legislature
SB 509 would be first-of-its-kind legislation in California addressing human rights issues related to foreign threats.
Northern California
September 12, 2025
California Bill Seeks New Regulations for Self-Checkouts: Staffing, Signage, Item Limitations
In addition to staffing and signage, SB 442 also seeks to expand the types of items prohibited from ...
Northern California
August 18, 2025
5 Planned Parenthood Clinics Close in Northern California, Citing Funding
The closures include South San Francisco, San Mateo, Gilroy, Westside/Santa Cruz, and Madera.
Northern California
July 26, 2025
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