Northern California

Supporters say the measure will increase public participation, but opponents see officials ducking accountability.

The vegetation and some pesky mussels, all nonnative species, can create hazards for boaters and swimmers, officials say.

The strikes were a response to the UC crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests, but UC leaders say they violate labor agreements.

Dr. John Robb suggested that pet owners get their pets tested for antibodies instead of always re-vaccinating them.

Seeing renters still prone to being booted or priced out of their units, supporters of the new law say it toughens the Tenant Protection Act of five years ago.

A subscriber from Arizona donated a 1929 Dodge Brothers Victory Six Sport Roadster.

The bill’s author said the ’social and economic benefits of homeownership should be available to everyone.' Opponents would prefer spending on U.S. citizens.

To skirt the Brown Act, which requires open meetings, an Assembly bill would allow community college boards to meet online.

Eleven birds found starving or injured in April are freed in San Pedro, and more could be released in the weeks ahead.

The ShakeAlert system will now use data from real-time satellite sensors to speed up notifications.

The reservoir northwest of Sacramento, long a priority for Gov. Newsom, will be the largest one constructed in about 50 years.

Charles Barrett used his status as a prominent climber to assault women, prosecutors said, then later threatened and intimidated them.

University officials say arrested students will be suspended and ‘any who are seniors will not be allowed to graduate.’

Two measures address climate change and two would fund school upgrades, but getting them on the November ballot won’t be easy.

The company behind the Mojave Desert solar farm said it will offset thousands of metric tons of carbon emissions, more than making up for the tree loss.

The demonstration was organized by a Jewish group that advocates for ending what it calls the Israeli colonization of historic Palestine.

The aim is to make college and job training more accessible. Supporters call the plan a game-changer for disadvantaged students.