Parole eligibility has expanded in California — but grant rates have dropped. Experts point to restitution rules and new digital evidence as major drivers.

Federal stablecoin rules and a wave of bank crypto products are reshaping where deposits sit — San Diego community banks could be on the front lines.

Palo Alto has started the construction of the new Fire Station 4, funded in part by a hotel tax and a $5.2 million state earmark, aiming for completion in summer 2027.

Rob Bonta joined four state attorneys general in suing to block a federal freeze on more than $10 billion in child‑care and family assistance funding. The coalition says the move is unlawful and threatens services families rely on.

California’s SB 1061 keeps most medical debt off credit reports while federal rules remain unsettled. Here’s what Californians need to know.

Lawmakers in Sacramento unveiled SB 876 and related bills to speed insurance payouts, force transparency and expand replacement coverage for wildfire survivors.

State Sen. Dave Cortese is positioning for a conditional run for California attorney general that could trigger a Santa Clara County special election and reshape the 2026 primary.

Noelia Corzo becomes the first Indigenous Latina president of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, prioritizing working-class families and inclusivity.

A federal filing suggests State Sen. Aisha Wahab is weighing a run for California’s open 14th Congressional District, a move that could reshuffle local races.

New analysis shows the San Francisco ICE region recorded about 217 arrests per 100,000 non‑citizen residents in 2025 — the lowest in the nation. Experts point to sanctuary law and community resistance as key factors.

Federal attorneys moved to block Petaluma and Morgan Hill's gas‑ban rules, arguing they violate a 1975 energy law and could raise costs for residents.

More than 100 people rallied at Mexican Heritage Plaza to denounce U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Local activists called the operation illegal and urged oversight.

A 9th Circuit panel ruled California's open‑carry ban unconstitutional in a 2–1 decision, targeting a population rule that covers most urban counties. The state is weighing rehearing and appeals.