Growers in the Tule and Tulare Lake basins had to report groundwater use by May 1, 2026; new state fees, meters and data collection aim to curb subsidence and protect wells.

A crowded June 2 primary will decide who replaces Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis. Big names including Fiona Ma, Michael Tubbs and Josh Fryday are vying for the post.

The California Supreme Court ruled judges must weigh a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail, a decision prompted by a San Mateo case over a $7 cheeseburger.

Vallejo police unveiled a draft overhaul to its personnel-complaint policy at a town hall, including a new public portal, multilingual forms and anti‑retaliation protections.

President Trump signed an order directing Treasury to build TrumpIRA.gov to help workers without employer plans access the Saver’s Match beginning January 2027.

Text messages released under the CPRA show Councilwoman Julie Lythcott‑Haims opposed a Human Relations Commission nominee over her views on Gaza and math acceleration, prompting questions about vetting.

A fresh analysis commissioned by business groups warns Prop D could nudge up prices and squeeze low‑margin grocers, while backers say it will fund hundreds of millions for services. The fight now heads to the June 2 ballot.

Matt Mahan told followers on X he would suspend California’s gas tax on day one — a campaign promise that runs into legal, budget and political hurdles.

Mayor Daniel Lurie tapped Steven Betz, a longtime SFPD attorney and current assistant public safety chief, to lead a cross‑agency push on hiring and anti‑drug operations. The move ties enforcement and services under one coordinator.

Rep. Jared Huffman has launched an inquiry after the USDA touted a Southern California water district as a potential buyer for PG&E’s Potter Valley dams. The move pits local restoration plans against a sudden federal push to preserve the infrastructure.

Supervisor Danny Sauter would cut the 180‑day wait for San Francisco’s fully paid parental leave to 90 days, expanding access for workers in high‑turnover jobs.

San Francisco's firefighters union says it found possible irregularities in Local 798 finances involving the chief's top aide. Adrienne Sims denies wrongdoing and says she'll repay some charges.

The Interior Department will reimburse two developers nearly $900 million to abandon offshore wind leases off New York and California, redirecting the money toward oil and gas projects.