Ryan Sabalow

The proposal caps that retention period at 30 days. It comes amid growing concern that license plate reader data is being shared and used inappropriately.

California lawmakers are considering a bill that would let survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking use their abuse as a legal defense — even for violent crimes.

The grizzly bear may be emblazoned on California’s state flag, but these bears haven’t roamed the Golden State in more than a century. Now, a group of Democratic lawmakers wants to consider reintroducing them.

For years, tribal casinos in California have claimed they have exclusive rights to host blackjack and other Las-Vegas style gambling. But a San Francisco judge just ruled against them.