Law Enforcement

Under the new law, which takes effect January 1, police may use deadly force only when “necessary in defense of human life.”

California dismantles deadly MS-13 gang operation. Hospitals want more time to complete earthquake retrofitting. Trump, GOP sue over tax return bill.

California leads the way in gas taxes. Cut in Sonoma County crisis beds alarms law enforcement. Regan son-in-law urges perspective on racist comment.

Newsom unveils plan for fixing DMV and introduces its new boss. Trump proposes cuts to food aid. Podcast looks at dangers of policing in U.S.

The latest episode of the Force Of Law podcast focuses on the dangers police face on the job and explores how these risks factor into legislation to curb officers' use of deadly force.

This episode focuses on the risks police officers face and explains why many say the final version of a bill no longer puts them in greater danger.

The latest episode of Force of Law focuses on the risks officers face on the job and explains why many in law enforcement say the final version of the bill no longer puts them in greater danger.

Battle for control of PG&E takes shape. Pay raises missing in budget increase for child care. Professors want UC to divest from oil and gas industry.

Enrollment in state food stamp program lags. Drug-overdose deaths fall nationally but rise in California. Paint companies settle two-decade-old lead suit.

Becerra goes to court over state's gun magazine law. State makes clear gun violence is in doctors' 'lane.' Presidential candidates rake in California cash.