Parole eligibility has expanded in California — but grant rates have dropped. Experts point to restitution rules and new digital evidence as major drivers.

Nevada County supervisors chose Lisa Swarthout as chair and Sue Hoek as vice chair for 2026, focusing on small businesses and district advocacy, respectively.

San Joaquin County approves an EMS contract to enhance emergency medical care, involving cities like Stockton and Lodi, with American Medical Response operating ambulances.

Stockton City Attorney Lori Asuncion resigned after 18 years of service. She was thanked by the Mayor and the Council accepted her resignation, appointing Taryn Jones as acting attorney.

Survivors of the Nov. 29 Stockton shooting traveled to Sacramento to demand state budget dollars for therapy, cash assistance and a trauma recovery center.

Iranian Americans in Northern California rally to echo protests in Iran, calling for an end to the Islamic Republic amid worsening conditions and a communication blackout.

SCUSD settled with the California AG over discriminatory enrollment practices, favoring higher-income families and affecting minority and disadvantaged students. The district agreed to a five-year plan to address these issues.

Dozens rallied at the State Capitol as lawmakers prepared to vote on AB 1157, a bill to lower the statewide rent cap and expand tenant protections. Supporters say it would limit big rent spikes; landlords warn of unintended costs.

A state probe found SCUSD's enrollment rules created barriers that favored families with cars and internet. A court‑ordered five‑year plan requires oversight and fixes.

California now requires sellers of single‑family homes to disclose lingering tobacco and vaping residue before a sale. Researchers say the rule gives buyers clearer visibility into hidden toxins.

A Sacramento councilmember has proposed a limit on River District shelter beds — 526, rising to 626 with a planned Sequoia campsite — and would require a supermajority to add new providers.

A tangled payroll system and decades‑old software have left California reclaiming millions from state employees. Reforms and a costly overhaul are aimed at stopping the next wave of errors.

Assemblywoman Maggy Krell introduced three bills to stiffen penalties for attacks on reporters and curb political retaliation. The measures follow last September’s ABC10 shooting in Sacramento.