California
State parks eye parking fees at beaches for revenue boost
As summer looms, officials turn to idea of parking fees at state beaches for a revenue boost.
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Legislative analyst sees bigger surplus than Governor
Armed with more rosy revenue estimates, California democrats may push to restore cuts to social programs, which Brown has said he would resist.
Analyst says California's budget picture brighter
The state's independent budget analyst said Friday that California will take in $3.2 billion more than Gov. Jerry Brown estimated.
Local officials defend program targeted for ax by Governor
Jerry Brown wants to 'reshape' enterprise zones in distressed neighborhoods where the state offers tax credits to encourage investment and hiring.
Assembly passes bill to stop ticketing at broken meters
Put that in your space and park it. CA State Assembly passes Los Angeles assemblyman Mike Gatto's bill to prohibit parking tickets at broken meters.
Revived 'Trust Act' immigration bill again clears Assembly
The bill aims to limit participation in a federal program that requires local law enforcement to share the fingerprints of detainees with immigration officials.
100 most popular baby names show California has more Camilas, fewer Masons
Jacob and Sophia are the kings and queens of babies both nationally and in California, but number 7 name Jayden moves up to number 2 for boys in California.
Grand Fire burns 3,500 acres in Kern County national forest
Cooler temperatures and lighter winds are helping hundreds of firefighters combat a 3,500-acre wildfire that has blackened rugged terrain in the Los Padres National Forest.
USPS: LA is no. 1 in dogs attacking mail carriers
The USPS says 69 postal employees were attacked in L.A. last year "placing the City of Angels as the most vicious for dog attacks" in the country.
Powerball fever hits California as jackpot tops $360 million
The Powerball lottery has been available since April in California and sales are brisk. The Wednesday jackpot is $360 million.
Brown takes restrained view of California spending
Riding a wave of state tax revenue, Brown released a budget proposal Tuesday that looks much different from the ones Californians have become accustomed to in recent years: It has a surplus.
Former Charger, Chuck Muncie dies at 60
Chuck Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers, has died at age 60, the NFL clubs and a family spokesman said Tuesday.
Districts would get $1 billion for new core standards
Governor Jerry Brown's budget includes additional funds for districts throughout the state, with some emphasis on disadvantaged students.
CA files notice of appeal regarding prison population cap
California takes another run at convincing the U.S. Supreme Court that federal judges were wrong to impose a population cap on state prisons.
Proposed Medi-Cal expansion mired in money fight
Talks over who should bear financial risks of expanding Medi-Cal have stalled reform. Governor Brown’s revised budget could intensify the debate.
