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Byline: SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press

18 Feb

California high-speed rail chief takes leave after arrest over domestic violence allegations

published on February 18, 2026 - 2:56 PM

The top official at a California agency running the state’s long-delayed bullet train project is taking a leave of absence

23 Jan

California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines along the coast

published on January 23, 2026 - 3:30 PM

California sued the federal government Friday for approving a Texas-based company’s plans to restart two oil pipelines along the state’s

26 Dec

California drops lawsuit seeking to reinstate federal funding for the state’s bullet train

published on December 26, 2025 - 2:48 PM

California this week dismissed a lawsuit officials filed against the Trump administration over the federal government’s withdrawing of $4 billion

24 Nov

On paper, a California city bans the sale of comic books to kids. Officials want to change that

published on November 24, 2025 - 2:05 PM

(AP) — On a recent day at Sacramento native Lecho Lopez’s comic shop in the city, his 5-year-old nephew read

22 Oct

California National Guard to support food banks due to expected food assistance delays

published on October 22, 2025 - 2:29 PM

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday he will deploy National Guard troops to support food banks in November, a move

13 Oct

California oil workers face an uncertain future in the state’s energy transition

published on October 13, 2025 - 2:14 PM

Thirty years ago, Willie Cruz was shocked when he learned the Southern California oil refinery where he worked was shutting

19 Sep

California Gov. Gavin Newsom extends cap-and-trade program aimed at curbing carbon emissions

published on September 19, 2025 - 2:16 PM

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday extended a signature state program aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions through 2045, a move

04 Sep

Ex-staffer of California Assembly speaker sues him, alleging she was fired for reporting misconduct

published on September 4, 2025 - 2:56 PM

A former press secretary for California’s Assembly speaker sued one of the state’s most prominent politicians, accusing him of firing

29 Aug

California energy regulators pause efforts to penalize oil companies for high profits

published on August 29, 2025 - 2:32 PM

California energy regulators Friday put the brakes on plans requiring oil companies to pay a penalty if their profits climb

04 Apr

Athletics announce plans to play the next 3 seasons in minor league park near Sacramento

published on April 4, 2024 - 2:47 PM

The Athletics will leave Oakland after this season and play temporarily at a minor league park near Sacramento until their

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