DOJ sues California city over 'illogical' $1,600 gun permit fee

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against San Jose, California, on Wednesday over its nearly $1,600 concealed carry ...

California city cracks down on Waymo—could others follow?

San Diego is pushing for greater control over Waymo robotaxis, citing safety, jobs and local oversight concerns.

California city goes to war with Waymo after it became next target for controversial robotaxis

San Diego is demanding the state give it control over how Waymo can operate after the company’s driverless ride-hailing fleet ...
The Cool Down on MSN

California city launches 'Walk and Roll' program, asking residents to map pollution, housing, and park access

The city is asking residents to explain how those conditions are experienced in everyday life.
The Daily Beast

California City Scraps Its ICE Contract as Protests Rage

A California city is scrapping a contract it had with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security to house federal immigration detainees amid clashes between law enforcement and ...

California city slaps grocery stores with fines over growing cart ‘nuisance’

They’re pushing back. A fed-up Southern California town is fighting the growing, unattractive “nuisance” of abandoned ...
Politico

California city’s $550m deal with Chevron could be a national model for environmentalists

RICHMOND, California — In mid-August, this Northern California city extracted a half-billion dollar payout from Chevron, one of the most powerful companies in the world. It didn’t require a lawsuit, ...
CNN

California city criminalizes ‘aiding’ and ‘abetting’ homeless camps

A California city voted to criminalize “aiding” and “abetting” homeless camps Tuesday — an unusual move that advocates say could stifle help for people who need it. In addition to making it illegal to ...