California’s attorney general announced a DOJ Affordability Response Team to investigate hidden fees and pricing schemes across groceries, housing and healthcare. The office says consumers can submit complaints that may trigger investigations.

AB 2222 would create refundable per‑reporter tax credits in California, aiming to shore up thousands of local newsroom jobs while raising cost and oversight questions.

State records and advocacy filings show applications of the carcinogenic fumigant 1,3‑D rose in 2025 despite new 2024 rules, with Kern and Merced among the hotspots. Advocates have returned to court seeking stronger protections.

After nearly 32 years in the fire service, Rocklin Fire Chief Reginald Williams is retiring. The city secured federal funding and will begin a search for his successor.

Steve Hilton and the state GOP unveiled "Victory '26" in Sacramento, rolling out a full Republican slate as early returns put the governor's primary in flux. The party framed the ticket as a corrective to long Democratic rule.

Early returns show Judge Leon Dixson holding a sizable lead over Dave Bass in a rare, politically charged Placer County judgeship contest.

San Joaquin County will post its first unofficial primary totals at 8 p.m. Election Night; here’s the schedule for updates and what could change as remaining ballots are processed.

Amador County will post its first June 2 primary tallies at 8 p.m.; initial results will reflect mail ballots only.

Woodland officials are weighing a one‑cent sales tax for the November ballot that staff say would raise about $16 million a year to fund roads and core services.

The state Senate unanimously passed SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, to give California agencies inspection and penalty powers over privately run immigration detention centers. The bill is part of a nine‑measure package now headed to the Assembly.

More than 90 vote centers opened across Sacramento County this weekend, offering early in-person voting, ballot drop-off and same-day registration.

Residents and a local watchdog told Grass Valley council members that Flock Safety’s license‑plate reader logs show millions of searches and thousands of blank justifications, prompting calls to end the contract.

A Senate budget subcommittee in Sacramento voted to reject Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan for carbon‑auction dollars after warnings that regulator changes could shave billions from the climate fund. Lawmakers say the move is meant to protect programs that serve disadvantaged communities.