From across the Pacific, Taiwan's president castigates California shooting
The leader of the self-governing East Asian island condemned violence following the deadly attack against a Taiwanese congregation in California.
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California just ran on 100% renewable energy, but fossil fuels aren't fading away yet
California broke its record for renewable energy when solar and wind provided enough to meet all consumer demand. At the time, natural gas power plants were still on, a necessity for the grid.
California reparations panel ready for first face-to-face meeting
The meeting comes ahead of a June report showing how the institution of slavery continues to reverberate throughout California.
Woman pleads guilty to hate crime for falsely accusing Black teen of taking her phone
The family of the teen has filed a lawsuit against a 23-year-old woman and the hotel, alleging racial profiling.
Palm Springs looks to create a universal basic income pilot for trans residents
The Palm Springs City Council took the first step in approving funding for two organizations to develop a universal basic income pilot program that prioritizes trans and nonbinary residents.
California is getting a very dry start to spring, with snowpack far below average
Without a heavy dose of April and May showers, the state's drought will deepen. That could lead to stricter rules on water use and another devastating wildfire season.
Rocket launchers were found in a trash can near a California middle school
Grenades and rocket launchers are federally classified as firearms, and are therefore legal with proper registration. But states have the power to outlaw the weapons in their jurisdictions.
California group votes to limit reparations to slave descendants
The task force will meet again and hold a series of meetings as a report is due by June with a reparations proposal due by July 2023 for the Legislature to consider turning into law.
Newest California Supreme Court judge is the first Latina in the role
Justice Patricia Guerrero has been an associate justice in a federal appeals court, a trial court judge, a law partner and a federal prosecutor.
California's governor is proposing $11 billion of relief from record gas prices
Also included in the proposed package is $750 million to give Californians free rides on public transit for three months.