Gerardo Zavala

The definition comes after two years of public debate, mainly between organic growers and conventional farmers over a strict ban on synthetic pesticides.

The measure comes two years after another bill took effect banning the sale of gas-powered landscaping equipment.

Climate advocates gathered at the State Capitol last week to protest changes to California’s program that charges major polluters for their greenhouse gas emissions.

A bill inspired by last year’s deadly fireworks warehouse explosion in Esparto cleared another legislative hurdle yesterday. The proposal would require more oversight of fireworks storage facilities and improve information sharing between state and local officials.

California voters could soon decide whether to approve more than 11 billion dollars in new funding for affordable housing and veteran homeownership programs. Legislative leaders and Governor Gavin Newsom announced an agreement this week to place the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act on the November 2026 ballot.

California lawmakers included one year of funding in the state budget to keep alive a federal program many small farmers and food banks rely on.

As Californians struggle with high costs for everything from groceries to gasoline, state lawmakers are considering a bill aimed at stopping companies from using personal data to charge different customers different prices.

California Energy Commission officials are investigating whether major gas brands are charging Californians more than necessary after the conflict with Iran sent fuel prices higher.

Early election results show Democrats performing well in the three congressional districts that now divide Placer County under California’s new congressional map. The races are among the first major tests of a voter-approved redistricting measure passed last year.

The California High Speed Rail Board of Directors unanimously approved a business plan earlier this week that envisions passenger service between Merced and Bakersfield by 2033.