Newsom’s call for tax on oil profits raise eyebrows
California's oil industry is back in Sacramento's crosshairs after a price spike led Gov. Gavin Newsom to suggest oil producers and refiners should pay a higher rate on profits above a set level.
Hanford panel OKs cannabis drying facility to replace cotton facilities
A cannabis drying facility is slated to open on the sprawling site of the Calcot cotton warehouses in Hanford.
Police raise appeal to Stockton for help finding looming serial killer
Stockton police have released video of a person of interest in a string of serial killings and said ballistics tests have connected all seven attacks.
Judge crushes 62nd homer on season, passing Maris for AL record
Fresno State standout Aaron Judge broke a long-time American League record Tuesday with his 62nd home run on the year, surpassing Roger Maris in the process to become the AL single-season home run king.
What’s the difference between Prop. 26 and Prop. 27?
Two competing ballot initiatives could legalize sports betting in California. Their differences are key and they've stoked a half-billion-dollar fight. Learn more from The Sun Voter Guide.
Calif. wanted to ban private prisons. Court says “not so fast.”
A law to ban private prisons in the Golden State, effectively shuttering ICE operations, was drawn up by California's current Attorney General. It just got gutted by an 11-judge panel.
As Californians pay 70% more for gas, Newsom scrambles to cut prices quickly
Californians have paid more for gas for a long time. But paying 70% more than other Americans has Gov. Gavin Newsom scrambling to get refiners producing their winter blend, a cheaper version of the fuel.
Fresno area high school wants to ban cell phones from campus. It’s delaying its plan, again.
Bullard High School’s new policy banning student access to their cellphones and other smart devices during the school day is being postponed again.
Calif. reverses course after trying to hide bad K-12 test scores until after 2022 election
California's K-12 test scores likely show pandemic-related declines. They were almost hidden from public view while State Superintendent Tony Thurmond campaigned for re-election.
Calif. taxpayers could be forced to pay $558bil in slavery reparations, per state panel
“For a state that didn’t have slavery, don’t think [the Legislature is] going to be quick to vote on this final product of this task force,” Sen. Steve Bradford (D–Los Angeles) said.
