Force Of Law

California’s first-in-the-nation task force on reparations agreed residents should qualify for compensation. But should certain “vulnerable” former residents, such as foster kids or ex-prisoners, be eligible?

Tensions between protesters and police remain high in California. Protesters share their stories. Legislature tells ethics panel to back off.

After Sacramento police shot and killed Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man who was in his grandparents’ backyard, activists set out to change California law. They wanted to make it harder to legally justify police shootings. That sparked a heated debate in the state Capitol between the powerful police lobby and families whose loved ones […]

Privacy law will give consumers more control over their data. UC becomes more selective in admissions. California's birth rate continues to fall.

A Thanksgiving week storm batters California, and firefighters give thanks in Santa Barbara. Plus, cities grapple with cannabis, and the state with Trump.

Justices question state's attempt to force Trump to disclose taxes. Number of women in legislature grows. Trump appoints more judges to 9th Circuit.

Newsom wants Warren Buffett to come to PG&E's rescue. Trump challenges state's sanctuary law. Greenhouse gas emitters face higher costs from Trump suit.

As California debated a new law limiting when police can use deadly force, advocates pointed to Seattle as a place that's benefited from a similar policy.

As California debated a new law limiting when police can use deadly force, advocates pointed to Seattle as an example of a place that’s benefited from a similar policy. The Seattle Police Department has made a lot of changes in recent years, and its use of force is way down. The Force of Law season finale […]

Hospitalizations tied to cannabis vaping. California to offer child care help for parent-students. Will new use-of-force law protect mentally ill?