Gerardo Zavala

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.

A proposal to strip certain California tax breaks from corporations contracting with federal immigration enforcement agencies is making its way through the state legislature. But legal experts say the measure could face constitutional challenges similar to past California immigration laws struck down in the courts.

California state lawmakers yesterday debated several bills aimed at increasing oversight of federal immigration enforcement and targeting companies that work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Some Democratic candidates are leaning heavily into immigration enforcement messaging, but young Latinos say rising costs are shaping their decisions even more.

The Democratic incumbent is seeking a second term overseeing the finances of the world’s fifth-largest economy.

Confusion, misinformation and heated accusations took over a debate at the Capitol this week over a new bill tied to California’s embattled high-speed rail project. Critics say it could limit public access to key information, while supporters argue it actually improves transparency for a project that could cost more than 230 billion dollars. From our partners at CapRadio, Gerardo Zavala has more.

The average price for regular gas broke the six-dollar mark last week for the first time in nearly three years, according to AAA. But high gas prices have been fueling debates at the State Capitol for months, with many Republican lawmakers pushing proposals to rein in costs. From our partners at CapRadio, Gerardo Zavala has more.

California small-farm advocates are asking lawmakers for 45 million dollars in state funding to continue a federal program many farmers depend on. Gerardo Zavala, from our partners at CapRadio, filed this report from a recent meeting with Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry.