What it means to be 'ready' for kindergarten in California

While there's growing interest in assessing school readiness, education experts differ on what to measure and how. Here's what they have to say.

An infamously dangerous California weather phenomenon has returned

Dense tule fog forms on clear, calm nights when the ground loses heat rapidly. And forecasters warn that the danger will continue for several days.

California approves controversial sharpshooter plan to eradicate invasive deer on Catalina Island

A controversial plan has been approved to remove Catalina Island’s invasive deer using ground-based shooters, following backlash against earlier proposals for aerial shooting.

The Supreme Court lets California use its new, Democratic-friendly congressional map

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for California to use its new congressional map for this year's midterm election. Voters approved it as a Democratic counterresponse to Texas' new GOP-friendly map.

California's 'billionaire tax' faces showdown as Newsom opposes, voters support

A proposed 2026 billionaire tax is sparking a political fight as some billionaires exit California and Gov. Newsom pushes back despite voter support.

California leaders decry Trump call to 'nationalize' election, say they're ready to resist

California officials say they are ready to resist should the federal government attempt to assert control over the state's voting system, as President Trump has suggested it should.

California Governor opens up about his mother’s assisted suicide and how it shaped his politics

In a new memoir, the California governor revisits a painful family chapter that now informs his stance on end-of-life care and a possible White House bid.

California school board member 'personally offended' when speaker says 'homeless' instead of 'unhoused'

Pajaro Valley Unified Board Vice President Joy Flynn confronted staff over using "homeless" terminology, demanding they say "unhoused" instead during a presentation.