California

Politics

Who’s running for Congress in California? These races could determine the majority

The fight for control of the U.S. House runs through California’s 52 congressional districts, many of which were dramatically restructured by Proposition 50 last year. Democrats especially are jockeying for position in several races pitting them against each other.
Environment

Will California ever build the Delta tunnel? Major battles ahead as Newsom era nears end

Rachel Becker

California's Delta tunnel largely cleared a key hurdle last week — but far bigger obstacles still stand in the way.
Environment

'This is where you live': California adds 3 new state parks

Jen Picard and Vicki Gonzalez

The new public spaces in Yuba, Fresno, Madera and Kern counties are being touted as the largest expansion of the state parks system in decades.
Economy

How tariffs and war are hurting California small businesses

Levi Sumagaysay

Small retailers — facing higher costs, uncertainty from tariffs and now rising fuel and shipping prices — wonder how long they can survive.
Politics

California candidates for governor tangle in messy TV debate with mail ballots about to go out

Michael R. Blood, Sophie Austin

Eight candidates running to become governor of California have lobbed heated criticism at each other in a chaotic televised debate. The evening was filled with interruptions, tense exchanges and verbal detours — even at times from moderators.
Politics

Why It Matters: Dem supes advance county reform package

Lisa Halverstadt

San Diego County board Democrats on Tuesday voted to put major governance reforms on the November ballot that, if approved, will give supervisors more power.
Public Safety

Census finds fewer people living along San Diego Riverbed

Emmy Burrus

The number of people experiencing homelessness in the San Diego Riverbed this April dropped nearly 23% compared to the same time last year, according to a new census survey of the area from the San Diego River Park Foundation.
Politics

California to weigh tighter restrictions on voter registration amid US debate on election security

Michael R. Blood

A proposal that would require California to verify proof of citizenship when a person registers to vote — and require voters to provide identification at polling places — will appear on the November ballot.
Education

California’s math scores are abysmal. Is it time to screen kindergartners for basic math skills?

Carolyn Jones

A new bill would require schools to screen all kindergartners, first- and second-graders for basic math skills. The idea is to help those children catch up to their peers who might have had much more exposure to math before starting school.
National

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California

Amy Taxin, Michael Biesecker and Eric Tucker

The California man arrested in the shooting incident at the media dinner in Washington is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer who's opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.