California AG Rob Bonta announced a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking a federal measure that would strip Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood.

Supervisors will consider an ordinance on Dec. 16 that would let the county abate illegal encampments on private property when owners are absent or unreachable.

A PORAC study reveals 911 response delays in California due to police staffing shortages, with Sacramento PD facing cuts and the Sheriff's Office seeing recruiting success.

After a botched rollout and reports of lost calls, Cal OES is redesigning California's Next Gen 911 and restarting procurement under a statewide model.

California officials and environmentalists oppose the Trump administration's proposal to expand offshore oil drilling off the California coast, which has not seen new drilling since 1984.

All 20 cities in San Mateo County joined a county lawsuit seeking nearly $38M in state funds withheld under the vehicle license fee formula.

SCUSD approved a fiscal solvency plan to close a $43M shortfall and avoid county or state control; hiring freezes and administrative reductions are part of the first steps.

Some Sacramento residents received jury reminder emails even though they got no mailed summons. The Superior Court says some emails are legitimate and warns about scams.

The UC Board of Regents voted to renew a tuition model that lets incoming classes face annual increases up to 5% beginning in 2026–27. The move drew student protests and promises of more targeted aid.

Stockton appoints Johnny Ford as city manager, filling a position vacant since January after former manager Harry Black resigned and interim Steve Colangelo faced controversy.

A 3–6 City Council vote sent proposed cannabis lounge zoning back to staff, delaying on-site consumption plans. Debate focused on buffers, hearings and review power.

Sacramento County DA Thien Ho launched a run for the newly redrawn 6th District, using a launch video that mixes his refugee story with a pledge to "restore the rule of law."

Bonta's campaign disclosed nearly $468,228 in payments to Wilson Sonsini amid the East Bay bribery probe, prompting fresh scrutiny over how campaign dollars are used. The filings list the work as legal services but offer limited detail.