A new investigation matched federal and state lists and found roughly 184 California truck‑driving programs that aren’t approved by the state — and some students paid thousands. Regulators and lawmakers say a $2,500 exemption creates a dangerous loophole.

A Sacramento bill would force the FAIR Plan to offer full homeowners policies and stricter reporting after last year’s wildfire claims woes. Supporters say it boosts recovery; critics warn of financial strain.

At Ocean Beach, hundreds formed a human banner that spelled "ABOLISH" in a protest aimed at ICE after two deadly encounters with federal immigration agents.

San Francisco educators voted 97.6% to authorize a strike as negotiations stall. A neutral fact-finder's report due Feb. 4 will shape whether a walkout comes next.

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero is ordering statewide tracking of immigration arrests at courthouses as lawmakers file bills to protect court users and expand remote hearings. The move aims to preserve access to justice amid a recent surge of enforcement actions.

The state RIPA board’s new report analyzes 5.1 million stops and finds persistent racial and housing disparities. It ties profiling to public‑safety harms and offers nine recommendations.

California regulators hit Anthem Blue Cross with a $15M fine and ordered up to four years of independent auditor oversight after finding repeated failures in the insurer’s complaint system.

A mayor‑appointed working group urges Oakland to shift to a strong‑mayor charter while adding council safeguards and public review.

Survivors marched in Sacramento urging lawmakers to close legal loopholes that let minors marry, citing local records and national research showing the scale of the problem.

Tim Simmons, a 17‑year RPD veteran, is Richmond's new police chief and has prioritized hiring, neighborhood policing and a review of license‑plate reader data.

Rep. Josh Harder and Stockton officials say an ICE field office refused to answer basic questions about body cameras, masks and detainees' access to counsel after an inspection. Local leaders are pushing for clearer rules and more oversight.

San José Mayor Matt Mahan entered the 2026 governor's race, pitching city-level declines in unsheltered homelessness and a "Back to Basics" agenda. His campaign leans on quick-build shelter and housing reforms.

A projected $2.9M hike in Saratoga's sheriff contract could leave the city with a nearly $900K shortfall for 2026‑27 as council weighs cuts and regional options.