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Cal Poly Humboldt closes campus through end of semester amid pro-Palestinian protests
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt announced Friday that all classes and school business will be conducted remotely for the rest of the semester amid a student occupation on campus...
Menthol cigarette ban delayed due to "immense" feedback, Biden administration says
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
Biden says he's "happy to debate" Trump before 2024 election
"I am happy to debate him," President Biden said during an interview with Howard Stern.
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/biden-trump-debates-2024-election/
Newsom calls Weinstein "a rapist" after 2020 conviction overturned
Gavin Newsom was asked to comment about Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction being overturned on Thursday, and the California governor didn't mince words.
EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions, but it's likely to face court challenges
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/epa-power-plant-emissions-toughest-rule-yet/
In Trump immunity case, divided Supreme Court seems open to some protection
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/supreme-court-trump-immunity-2020-election-arguments/
Gavin Newsom on Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction being overturned: "He's a rapist"
Gavin Newsom was asked to comment about Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction being overturned on Thursday, and the California governor didn't mince words.
New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually
A new rule in California aims to limit health care price increases to just 3% each year.
California Gov. Newsom on Arizona abortion ban: "This is not an academic exercise. This is real life."
Governor Gavin Newsom is seeking a bold new step to open California medical facilities to Arizona doctors for abortions on their patients after the state's Supreme Court upheld an 1864 abortion b...
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/california-gov-newsom-on-arizona-abortion-ban/
Gov. Newsom discusses California's response to Arizona abortion ban
Governor Gavin Newsom is seeking a bold new step to open California medical facilities to Arizona doctors for abortions on their patients after the state's Supreme Court upheld an 1864 abortion b...
Sacramento district attorney delivers legal briefings in Supreme Court homeless case
The Sacramento County district attorney just got back from delivering legal briefings in the Supreme Court's case regarding banning homeless people from sleeping or camping outside.
Why U.S. officials want to ban TikTok
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/tiktok-ban-congress-reasons-why/
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to allow Arizona doctors to provide abortions in California
Arizona doctors could give their patients abortions in California under a proposal announced Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom to circumvent a ban on nearly all abortions in that state.
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/california-gavin-newsom-abortion-arizona-doctors/
Biden grants clemency to 16 nonviolent drug offenders
"America is a nation founded on the promise of second chances," President Biden said in a statement.
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/biden-pardons-clemency-nonviolent-drug-offenders/
Chocolate milk can stay in school lunch program, Biden administration decides
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
Aid for Ukraine and Israel, possible TikTok ban pass Senate
The Senate passed the foreign aid package, which includes a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok, after months of disagreement in Congress.
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/senate-ukraine-israel-foreign-aid-package/
UC Berkeley students vow they won't leave campus pro-Palestinian protest until they get results
Students protesting the violence in Gaza have brought the Mideast conflict home with an encampment occupying the steps of Sproul Plaza on the Cal campus in Berkeley, and they say they're not leav...
California may soon put an end to line-skipping service at airports
California lawmakers are considering a law to stop a line-skipping service at airport screenings.
California bill aims to stop line-skipping at aiports
California lawmakers are considering a law to stop a line-skipping service at airport screenings.
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/video/california-bill-aims-to-stop-line-skipping-at-aiports/
Google fires additional employees following protests targeting Israeli government contract
Google confirmed it has fired additional employees for being involved in protests at the tech company's Sunnyvale and New York City offices to oppose a $1.2 billion contract with Israel.
California rejects bill to crackdown on how utilities spend customers' money
California lawmakers on Monday rejected a proposal aimed at cracking down on how some of the nation's largest utilities spend customers' money.
Supreme Court case could be game-changer for Sacramento's homeless enforcement
The Supreme Court is now weighing a ban on sleeping outdoors, which could be a game changer for how Sacramento handles homeless encampment enforcement.
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/supreme-court-sacramento-homeless-enforcement/
Anti-abortion advocates rally at California Capitol as Newsom plans to unveil more pro-abortion legislation
Anti-abortion advocates rallied in Sacramento today for the fourth annual March for Life. Some said Californians should know there are more resources out there than getting abortions.
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/abortion-rally-california-capitol-newsom/
Trump trial in "hush money" case gets underway with opening statements and first witness
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/trump-hush-money-trial-opening-statements-witness-testimony/
California Governor Newsom launches abortion travel ban ad campaign in Alabama
Governor Gavin Newsom is taking aim at states considering abortion travel bans with the launch of a new ad campaign.
In major homelessness case, Supreme Court grapples with constitutionality of anti-camping ordinances
The Supreme Court considered whether efforts to address homelessness in Grants Pass, Oregon, violated the Constitution's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
House approves aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The foreign aid bills' passage marked a pivotal moment for House Speaker Mike Johnson.
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/house-vote-aid-bill-ukraine-israel-taiwan/
House passes legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S.
The company said the legislation would "trample the free speech rights" of TikTok users.
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/possible-tiktok-ban-united-states-congress-house/
Biden signs bill reauthorizing contentious FISA surveillance program
U.S. officials have said Section 702 of FISA is crucial in disrupting terrorist attacks, cyber intrusions, and foreign espionage.
Judge tentatively sides with California AG in fight over ballot measure on students' gender ID
A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their ...