Bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks vetoed by Gov. Newsom
California's Democratic governor has vetoed a bill that would have required human drivers to be on board self-driving trucks.
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California's Democratic governor has vetoed a bill that would have required human drivers to be on board self-driving trucks.
The state of California has filed a lawsuit against some of the world's largest oil and gas companies, claiming they deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels blamed for climate change-related storms and wildfires that caused billions of dollars in damage.
Most of California's 500,000 fast food workers could be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new bill aimed at ending a standoff between the industry and labor unions over wages and working conditions.
California lawmakers are working through hundreds of bills before the legislative session ends on Thursday.
California lawmakers have approved legislation requiring major companies to disclose a sweeping range of greenhouse gas emissions.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is planning to spend $360 million demolishing a sprawling former furniture factory at San Quentin State Prison and replacing it with something reminiscent of a college campus.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has offered to help negotiate an end to the strikes that have hobbled Hollywood.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has stepped in to help revive a bill that would increase penalties for child trafficking.
California's first-in-the-nation reparations task force is meeting for the final time in a crowded hearing room in Sacramento.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Bay Area elected officials spoke out on Saturday marking the one-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
President Joe Biden visited a nature preserve in Palo Alto Monday to announce more than $600 million for climate adaption projects during a visit to the Bay Area.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that would enshrine into law regulations on guns, including implementing universal background checks and raising the minimum age to buy a firearm to 21.
A group of 20 migrants arrived in Sacramento Monday, days after a flight carrying 16 migrants landed in the city. Officials linked both flights to the state of Florida.
Gov. Newsom on Friday directed the California Highway Patrol and California National Guard to use their resources to assist San Francisco with its fentanyl trafficking crisis.
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder, who sought to replace the California governor in a failed 2021 recall effort, announced Thursday he is running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
Appearing Wednesday on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' turf, California Gov. Gavin Newsom decried what he called a backward-looking conservative attempt to reshape education in the U.S. - most notably at progressive institutions like New College of Florida.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched a new political action committee to boost Democrats in Republican states.
Imperial County, which has long been one of California's most neglected and forgotten corners, has gotten an infusion of investment because of a massive amount of lithium-ion that lies under the Salton Sea.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest plan for the state's homelessness crisis asks voters to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest plan for the state's homelessness crisis asks voters to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state will pay to build 1,200 small homes to help house the homeless population.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to transform a state lockup that is home to the nation's largest number of death row inmates into a facility where prisoners can receive education, training and rehabilitation.
Governor Gavin Newsom is taking steps to make it easier for the state to save up the precipitation that has been slamming California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state is using its "market power to defend the right to choose."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom joined billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday to announce that the Golden State will be home to Tesla's new Engineering headquarters.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a bill that would allow for more homes to be built near transit stations, in an effort to address California's high housing costs.
The cultural landmark known for its soul food dishes will be hosting a one-day festival to celebrate its golden anniversary.
The 25-year-old deputy, who was assigned to the Southwest Sheriff's Station, was placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues.
Wild body camera footage shows the moments that California Highway Patrol officers rushed to save an unresponsive driver from a burning vehicle in South Los Angeles in July.
Police say that the women made a fake profile on a house cleaning app, which they used to gain access to San Fernando Valley homes.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a bill that would allow for more homes to be built near transit stations, in an effort to address California's high housing costs.
The cultural landmark known for its soul food dishes will be hosting a one-day festival to celebrate its golden anniversary.
The 25-year-old deputy, who was assigned to the Southwest Sheriff's Station, was placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues.
Wild body camera footage shows the moments that California Highway Patrol officers rushed to save an unresponsive driver from a burning vehicle in South Los Angeles in July.
Police say that the women made a fake profile on a house cleaning app, which they used to gain access to San Fernando Valley homes.
The cultural landmark known for its soul food dishes will be hosting a one-day festival to celebrate its golden anniversary.
Wild body camera footage shows the moments that California Highway Patrol officers rushed to save an unresponsive driver from a burning vehicle in South Los Angeles in July.
Police say that the women made a fake profile on a house cleaning app, which they used to gain access to San Fernando Valley homes.
Based on the preliminary investigation, Huntington police said the motorcycle was traveling southbound on Beach Boulevard, and the pedestrian was crossing Beach Boulevard outside of the crosswalk when the crash took place.
The LAPD said the man changed outfits several times and was moving from floor to floor before he was eventually arrested.
Fullerton police said the two CSUF soccer players were rushed to the hospital after colliding with a box truck last week.
Orange County authorities have arrested a couple who allegedly stole expensive items, including a Babe Ruth-signed baseball and a rare comic book collection, from the clients of their house-sitting service.
Police say that the hit-and-run driver had previously struck a U-Haul in Rancho Mission Viejo. While fleeing the scene, she stopped the truck in the middle of traffic on Laguna Beach, where she was hit and killed on Wednesday night.
Huntington Beach police arrested the suspect, who they believe broke into churches while posing as an electrical contractor, on Wednesday.
Police said that the girl was walking home from school on Thursday afternoon when a man tried to force her into his car.
The 25-year-old deputy, who was assigned to the Southwest Sheriff's Station, was placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues.
The 71-year-old Apple Valley man was allegedly recording underage girls at the Victorville Fairgrounds over the weekend, San Bernardino County deputies said.
A 48-year-old Hesperia resident was arrested for the incident that happened early Tuesday morning in Montclair, police said.
A security camera captured a person running away from a Corona home with a 13-foot Jack Skellington statue.
Riverside police arrested two Inland Empire men for an alleged murder-for-hire case.
More than 300 properties in the Pacific Palisades that were partially or completely burned in the January wildfires have received brush clearance citations, a KCAL News investigation has revealed. Ross Palombo reports.
The former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass nearly six months after she was removed as chief. KCAL Senior Report Ross Palombo has more on the legal move.
New data shows a dramatic increase in immigration arrests in our area. As Senior Reporter Ross Palombo found, we can now see exactly where these detainees are going.
Residents in the Rancho Palos Verdes have been living in fear that one day their homes might slide down the edge of the slope. Just when they thought they were going to be receiving funds to help, it got ripped away. Jeff Nguyen reports
Ross Palombo breaks down the latest numbers from ICE.
The blast occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems, according to the Hickman County Sheriff's Office.
The government shutdown entered its 10th day Friday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan. Follow live updates.
The IRS on Thursday announced adjustments to the federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2026.
Kyle Schwarber homered twice, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of their NL Division Series.
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a bill that would allow for more homes to be built near transit stations, in an effort to address California's high housing costs.
The government shutdown entered its 10th day Friday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan. Follow live updates.
The viral exchange has posed the question: How bad, or good, is this interaction for Katie Porter's campaign for California governor?
In this ongoing series, CBS News California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts presses candidates in the 2026 California governor's race on top issues including redistricting, immigration and homelessness.
The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
LA County Department of Public Health officials said that four cases were reported between late July and August, and that the patients lived in central Los Angeles and the Antelope and San Fernando valleys.
Health officials say that the child developed a condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, which can develop in someone who had a measles infection early in life.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Drivers of electric vehicles across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle decal program is set to end next month.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
The brother of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić pleaded guilty Friday to punching a fan in the stands at Ball Arena last year.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
LeBron James will miss opening night of his record 23rd NBA season due to sciatica that will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks.
Pierce, who played for the Clippers from 2015 to 2017, was arrested on the 101 Freeway after he was found asleep behind the wheel of his Range Rover on Tuesday.
Despite not getting the NLDS sweep in Game 3, the Dodgers still need just one win to clinch over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.
Dolly Parton is postponing her upcoming Las Vegas concerts over recent "health challenges," she announced Sunday.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
The iconic Roscoe’s House of Chicken N Waffles restaurant is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The California-based restaurant chain will be hosting a one-day festival to thank its customers for their loyal business.
Michael Juliano, with Time Out Los Angeles, joins the studio for this week's edition of The Weekend Roundup, where he lays out a number of fun and affordable events Angelenos can take part in this weekend!
Renowned chef Wolfgang Puck joins the studio with his son and fellow restaurateur, Byron Lazaroff-Puck, as they preview their upcoming Beverly Hills Autumn BBQ, which will benefit No Kid Hungry.
Former NBA star Paul Pierce was arrested on suspicion of DUI after he was found asleep behind the wheel on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles on Tuesday, police said. Mark Liu reports.
The ninth annual Festival Chapín de Los Angeles will bring tons of Guatemalan food and culture to Lafayette Park this weekend. Roxana Silva, who helped organize the festival, joins the studio to show exactly what attendees can expect!
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
