California’s ‘Twilight Zone’ of Endless Fog Is Finally Clearing

An unrelenting gloom has blanketed much of the state’s Central Valley since late November. For three weeks, David Mas ...

Lawmaker warns California’s oil and gas crisis is a major US security threat as Valero set to flee in 2026. Can residents handle $12/gallon next year?

At the center of the warning is the planned shutdown of two major refineries: Valero’s Benicia facility and Phillips 66’s Los ...

Court battle begins over California’s new congressional map designed to favor Democrats

The Justice Department and California are going to court over the state's new congressional map that favor Democrats. The ...

California sues Trump administration for 50th time. This one is over EV charger network money

California alleges that the Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration are refusing to fund grants ...

Republicans ask federal court to overturn California’s new Prop 50 map

Republicans and the Trump administration are hoping a panel of federal judges in Los Angeles will halt the new Prop. 50 maps from taking effect.

What were the top 10 California state worker stories of 2025?

Throughout the year, Sacramento Bee readers closely followed our return-to-office coverage. Here's what other state worker ...

California sues Trump to free up EV charging funds

Attorney General Rob Bonta said the U.S. Department of Transportation did not have the authority to suspend $180 million to ...

California minimum wage goes to $16.90 at start of 2026

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has issued a reminder that California’s minimum wage will go up to $16.90 ...