State Sen. Scott Wiener introduces bill to help cities 'break up' with PG&E

"It is time for San Francisco to break up with PG&E," Scott Wiener said as he introduced a "breakup bill" which would ease the burden of proof required for cities to justify a switch from a private to publicly owned utility.

New DROP tool helps CA residents prevent their personal info from being sold

California's DROP program is now active, giving residents the ability to stop data brokers from selling their personal information. Here's how you can use the new tool.

New California laws going into effect in 2026 impact tortillas, streaming services and more

Plastic bag ban, wrong food deliveries, streaming services and more. Here are some big changes coming to California as 900 new laws go into effect in 2026.

CA lawmakers found money for these pet projects despite $12 billion budget deficit, report finds

Despite facing a $12 billion deficit this year, California's Legislature still managed to spend at least $415 million for local projects to help lawmakers win their next elections.

California Proposition 50 will pass, ABC News projects