In a lawsuit against the state of California, 24 cities argue the state is violating cities’ veto power over marijuana sales in their jurisdictions.

Prompted by the shooting of Stephon Clark last year, California lawmakers are considering a use-of-force bill that would limit officers’ use of lethal force only when “necessary” to defend against imminent death or severe harm.

Since 2017, California prohibits drivers from holding a smartphone in their cars, even at traffic stops. But the National Transportation Safety Board wants more from the Golden State.

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases.

The titular creature from “The Creature from the Black Lagoon” is one the most memorable movie monsters in Hollywood history, but what about the woman who created the creature?