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Byline: SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/ Report for America

27 May

California changes competition rules for track and field finals amid controversy over trans athlete

published on May 27, 2025 - 2:26 PM

The governing board for California high school sports is changing its competition rules at this weekend’s state track and field

21 May

What to know about the US Senate’s effort to block vehicle-emission rules in California

published on May 21, 2025 - 2:34 PM

Congress may stop California from implementing its first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. A

01 May

Here’s how much California’s population grew in 2024 after a COVID-era dip

published on May 1, 2025 - 2:44 PM

California ’s population climbed above 39.5 million in 2024, marking the second year of growth following a string of declines

01 May

US House votes to block California’s nation-leading vehicle emissions rules

published on - 2:44 PM

The Republican-controlled U.S. House voted Thursday to block California from enforcing first-in-the-nation rules phasing out the sale of new gas-powered

30 Apr

California high-speed rail leader pushes state to support private investment

published on April 30, 2025 - 8:38 AM

(AP) — A long-delayed project promising nonstop rail service between San Francisco and Los Angeles in under three hours may

09 Apr

California’s effort to hold oil companies liable for natural disaster damage stalls

published on April 9, 2025 - 2:39 PM

California lawmakers have blocked a bill to make oil and gas companies liable for damage to homes from natural disasters

01 Apr

California lawmakers reject bills aimed to ban trans athletes’ participation in girls sports

published on April 1, 2025 - 1:43 PM

The battle over transgender athletes’ participation in youth sports came to California on Tuesday as state lawmakers rejected two bills

28 Mar

Things to know about the federal investigation into California’s law on students and gender

published on March 28, 2025 - 1:31 PM

The Trump administration launched an investigation Thursday into the California Department of Education over a law that says districts can’t

20 Feb

California lawmakers propose bill that would ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes

published on February 20, 2025 - 3:52 PM

(AP) — California could ban the sale of disposable vapes under a bill lawmakers announced Wednesday that is aimed at

30 Jan

California water regulators deny Trump’s claim that US military ‘turned on the water’ in the state

published on January 30, 2025 - 3:09 PM

(AP) — California water officials said this week there’s no truth to President Donald Trump’s assertion that the U.S. military