California Senate greenlights energy reform bills as Democrats pursue “affordability” Advocates expect electricity customers to see savings, but mostly in the long term ...

After reports surfaced that President Donald Trump was eyeing a large-scale sweep of federal funding from California, Gov. Gavin Newsom suggested the state may cut off its flow of funds to the ...

California nudist Michael Sparks was arrested for allegedly killing his neighbors and their dog after feeling insulted by a $1 hot dog, hiding the dismembered bodies in an underground bunker.

More than 90% of popular freshwater fish in Southern California are carrying human-infecting parasites, researchers say. This poses a significant danger for those who like to eat freshly caught ...

California’s bill would require the DFPI to submit a report by Jan. 1, 2028, detailing all crypto transactions processed, in addition to any technical and regulatory challenges encountered.

The Trump administration is threatening California with steep fines and legal action days after a transgender athlete won two statewide high school track-and-field events, ramping up the legal ...

The Trump administration is preparing to cancel a large swath of federal funding to California, an effort which could begin as soon as Friday, according to multiple sources.

KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population. June 27, 2025 • This weekend marks ...

The Big One: Is California 'overdue' for a devastating major earthquake? A near-certain disaster looms for California, but there are real things people can do to prepare.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is firing back at President Donald Trump over reports that his administration is preparing to cancel several federal grants for California. On Friday, Newsom took to so… ...