A new poll in the California governor's race shows Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton in the top two spots with Tom Steyer just behind them.

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton appear to have commanding leads in the governor's race, according to new polling.

In California, about 2,000 youth are killed or hospitalized annually due to gun violence. Advocates and experts say getting timely mental health care to young survivors and witnesses is critical.

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The law bans law enforcement from interfering in elections. It takes effect just in time for the June 2 primary ...

Los tribunales de los condados de Los Ángeles y Riverside están probando una herramienta de inteligencia artificial para ver ...

Los líderes de California quieren evitar que la contaminación del río Tijuana se propague por el aire. ¿Cómo lo van a ...

Online classes have made it easier for students to access education, but some say the loss of in-person interaction hurts their learning.

Advocates and unions are objecting to Newsom's proposed cuts to state spending on education, preschool, health and welfare programs.

Dark patterns force patients to share their data with big healthcare networks, even when the privacy form they’re signing explicitly says they can opt-out.