Former Newsom Chief of Staff Pleads Guilty to Scheme That Bled Money From Becerra’s Account
In a corruption scandal that shocked Sacramento, Dana Williamson was accused of conspiring with Xavier Becerra’s longtime chief of staff…
California Lawmakers Raise Alarms After Private Prison Official Named Acting ICE
Officials and immigration advocates raised concerns that the Trump administration’s pick, David Venturella, has financial and professional ties to contractors…
San Leandro Police Chief Placed on Leave, Denies I-580 Hit and Run
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson said she found “sufficient evidence to charge Chief Averiette” with a misdemeanor in…
California Must Move Faster on Wildfire Risk, Experts Warn
As insurance costs and fire danger rise, a new state report called for sweeping action to make homes and communities…
Oakland School Board Set to Extend Denise Saddler’s Superintendent Contract
Saddler took the reins as a transitional leader last spring. Her appointment comes amid turmoil and a massive financial shortfall…
Voter ID Initiative Qualifies for California’s November Election
California makes it easy to vote, with mail-in ballots and registration at the DMV. An upcoming ballot measure would add…
The Big Impacts of Small Dust Particles
Here are the morning's top stories on Monday, April 27, 2026: State courts will start tracking and reporting on immigration…
‘A Betrayal’: California to Share Data on Immigrant Drivers Nationally
Advocates say 1 million unauthorized immigrants with California driver’s licenses are at risk under a state plan to share license…
Trump Closes San Francisco’s Immigration Court for Good
The closure of the courthouse at 100 Montgomery St. comes after more than a year of Trump administration cuts that…
California Advocates Want Newsom to Fulfill Promise to Fund Child Care Spaces
Newsom’s office proposed cutting funding in the state budget for about 4,200 subsidized child care spaces, but advocates say it…