Millions of Californians at risk of losing Medi-Cal coverage as rules tighten
Medi-Cal is facing its biggest overhaul in years. New work rules, fees and dental cuts could put at least 3.4 million Californians at risk of losing coverage.
Cat declawing may soon become illegal in California
A bill looking to make it illegal for anybody, besides a veterinarian, to declaw cats in California is waiting for Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature.
‘I was shocked’: Annual draining of Menlo Park pond alarms residents
The city of Menlo Park said it relocates turtles and other aquatic life before its annual emptying and refilling of the Duck Pond.
This Bay Area commute is so bad that people are quitting jobs to escape...
It’s been called the worst commute in the U.S., and residents of this Bay Area city are worried it’s going to get worse.
New California factory abruptly closes as business downturn intensifies
As if California needed more bad news… What with the ICE raids… And a string of factory closures… And of course all the negative impacts from the trade war. Many…
‘Extensive debris field’ found in deadly plane crash near San Jose
A small aircraft crashed Friday afternoon in the remote hills east of San Jose, leaving one person dead, officials said.
Latino Communities Contend with the Mental Health Toll of Increased Immigration Enforcement
Here are the morning’s top stories on Tuesday, September 9, 2025…. California’s landmark climate program — known as cap-and-trade — could soon be getting new life. Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders reached a deal Wednesday to extend the market-based limits on greenhouse gas emissions until 2045.
Five Juveniles from Livermore Arrested for Violent San José Casino Robbery
The City of San José was rocked by a brazen armed robbery back in June, and now the San José Police Department has announced significant progress in the case. Five male juveniles from Livermore have been arrested in connection with the incident that took place at a local casino business, according to a press release...
Bill Banning Cat Declawing in California Awaits Newsom’s Decision
A California bill restricting cat declawing to medically necessary cases awaits Governor Newsom's approval. Authored by Assemblymember Alex Lee, the bill aims to prohibit declawing for cosmetic reasons.
California commits $1B a year to high-speed rail through 2045
Sacramento, California – California’s high-speed rail project, often derided as a boondoggle and hailed as a vision of