California Governor Gavin Newsom has banned 'robo-bosses' from firing workers, the first U.S. state with such a law.

The race for California’s No. 2 job has come down to Democratic state Treasurer Fiona Ma and Republican former state Sen. Gloria Romero as the lieutenant governor-hopefuls look to use the role to shape state policy on issues like student housing and college entrance exams.

A watchdog report on wasteful consultant travel became a real-world test of the so-called high-speed rail "anti-transparency" law.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that restores California's Wildlife Coexistence Program in an effort to resolve rising conflicts with wolves, bears and mountain lions.

The new California laws broaden training, storage and surrender requirements, reshaping rules for buyers, owners and new residents.

California is toughening its DUI laws after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed four bills aimed at increasing penalties for impaired drivers and repeat offenders.

Prop. 42 is one of two propositions (alongside Prop. 41) that are heavily funded by Google co-founder Sergey Brin and a coalition of other wealthy tech entrepreneurs and investors. Both would effectively counteract the Prop. 40 billionaire wealth tax—a one-time, 5% wealth tax on California residents with more than $1 billion in assets.

With so many elements stacking on top of one another to increase ocean heights, it’s “highly probable” that California will soon witness its highest sea levels ever recorded, one expert said.

Gov Gavin Newsom called it a "long overdue measure to protect young Californians".