Booker spent all of Monday night and Tuesday morning on the Senate floor, delivering an impassioned speech in protest of the Trump administration's policies. He has set a record for the longest speech on record given in the chamber.

State lawmakers have introduced at least a dozen proposals that would make it harder to confront local officials at public meetings, shield more information from the public and relax rules on financial reports.

California’s snowpack nears 100% of average for a third year in a row, boosting the state’s water supplies, but spring warming threatens rapid melting.

Another strike by University of California workers in health care, service research and other roles — limited to a single day — underscores the frustration over contract negotiations.

A trauma center at Regional Medical Center in East San José that had been downgraded is back in operation on the first day under county ownership.

After leaving Oakland, the Athletics kicked off a planned three-season stay at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, drawing mixed emotions from fans.