Winter Storms Ease Drought in California, for Now

Experts say that it’s too early to tell what will happen during the rest of the state’s rainy season, but that extreme drought is unlikely.

California 'billionaire tax' would levy 5% on fortunes in 2027

Voters may weigh a one-time 5% tax on Californians worth $1B+. SEIU backs it; Newsom opposes; tech titans warn they could leave if it passes.

California could impose a billionaire tax. Here's how it would work and where the money would go.

Proposed California ballot initiative would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, with the revenue funneled toward health care and education.

DOJ official fact-checks California Democrat after he falsely claims ICE mask ban is in effect

A federal lawsuit has delayed California's mask ban enforcement against ICE officers, and a DOJ official disputes Sen. Scott Wiener's claim the act took effect Jan. 1.
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New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras

Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.

SpaceX plans 1st California rocket launch of 2026. Here's where to see it

What was meant to be SpaceX's final mission of 2025 from California will now be the first of 2026. Here's when and where to see the delayed launch.

California defies deadline on immigrant trucker licenses as feds threaten funding cuts

California delays crackdown on immigrant commercial driver's licenses until March, defying federal deadline and risking $160 million in funding cuts.

Major change to California highway speed-limit law comes into effect

California drivers are being warned to be on high alert as possible changes to highway speed limits come into effect from Thursday.
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