For decades, California lawmakers requested state audits, Californians have paid for those audits, and the State Auditor provided detailed recommendations on how to fix waste, fraud, and oversight…
Read more They didn’t just ignore audit warnings — California lawmakers quietly killed dozens of audit-backed billsFor more than a decade, the California State Auditor has issued warnings to lawmakers about government waste, fraud, cost overruns, and broken oversight systems across state government. Again…
Read more California lawmakers ignore most state audit warnings, costing billions“Strawberry smoothie!, I found it!” shrieks a high-pitched 10-year-old voice. “I need the Baby Face serum,” says another 5th-grade girl. “It’s right here,” says a third. “Oh, it’s…
Read more “Sephora Kids” Investigation: California lawmakers kill bill targeting anti-aging skincare sales to minorsAs California voters prepare to choose their next governor in 2026, the question of whether transgender students should be allowed to play on school sports teams based on…
Read more California 2026 governor candidates discuss transgender athletes in school sportsBelieve it or not, an 8-month-old’s sleep schedule is what led to a face-off between California lawmakers and the entertainment industry over loud commercials on streaming services. California…
Read more California bill targeting loud streaming ads signed into law by Gov. NewsomCalifornia’s controversial plan to redraw its congressional maps mid-decade is among the most pressing issues discussed by candidates in the 2026 gubernatorial race. Proposition 50, placed on the ballot…
Read more California’s redistricting plan sparks fierce debate in 2026 governor’s raceWhat has the California Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom done well, and what could be done differently? CBS News California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts asked each of the…
Read more We asked the candidates for California governor: What has Newsom and the Legislature done well, and what would they do differently?Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show most arrested for retail theft are cited and released Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show most arrested for…
Read more Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show California retail theft suspects aren’t tracked after arrestFact-checking claims about California’s Proposition 36: What it means for drug arrests Fact-checking claims about California’s Proposition 36: What it means for drug arrests 04:46 Proposition 36 —…
Read more Fact-checking claims about California’s Proposition 36: What it means for drug arrestsHe’s accused of trying to kill his family by driving their Tesla off a cliff. If convicted on attempted murder charges, he could have faced life in prison.…
Read more Doctor who drove family off cliff fuels legal debate: Should attempted-murder defendants get treatment instead of trial?
