CBS California will host a live governor's debate at Pomona College on April 28, airing across major markets and preceded by a 30-minute special. Moderators include anchors from CBS stations and a Pomona politics professor.

A statewide Nexstar debate will bring top gubernatorial contenders to KRON4’s San Francisco studio on April 22; here’s who’s eligible and what to watch.

A Ninth Circuit panel revived a First Amendment suit after a Mission Viejo first grader was disciplined for a classroom drawing. The court said Tinker applies to elementary students and remanded the case.

A Ninth Circuit panel ruled the dormant Commerce Clause doesn't apply to state cannabis markets, protecting local residency and equity rules and widening a circuit split.

Oceanside’s citywide energy overhaul won a Smart 20 award and is projected to save taxpayers about $26 million while adding solar, storage, HVAC and LED upgrades.

A Ramona school trustee said deporting children without legal status would ease classroom overcrowding, prompting outcry and a district response.

A California appeals panel affirmed a San Diego judge's denial of shared dog custody after finding one cited case was nonexistent and another mis‑cited; an attorney was fined and the opinion referred to the State Bar.

Federal agents were seen outside the North Coastal Sheriff's Station in Encinitas. The sheriff's office says it was not notified and cites SB 54 as it fields questions from residents.

Camp Pendleton has tightened gate access: DoW ID holders can't vouch and non‑DoW visitors must be sponsored and get a Pass & ID. Expect longer processing times.

The Mirabelli case is still tied up in appeals after a December injunction and a 9th Circuit stay. The Supreme Court had not publicly acted on the emergency application as of March 2, 2026.

Heavier SUVs, pricier repairs and trade tariffs have combined to push California auto premiums higher. State Farm’s $5B payout offers some relief but drivers should brace for bigger renewal bills.

Sen. Bob Archuleta introduced SB 1407 to exempt military retirement and survivor benefits from California taxable income, proposing to lift the $20,000 cap signed into law last year.

The Navy's FY‑2026 inactivation list calls for retiring USS Alexandria, USS Germantown, and USS Lake Erie, shifting San Diego's fleet footprint and shipyard work.