Southern California Bids Farewell to Former First Lady Nancy Reagan
The funeral of former First Lady Nancy Reagan got underway in Southern California this morning. It's happening inside the library and museum named for her late husband, President Ronald Reagan. Services are private, reserved for select friends and family. But since early Wednesday, thousands of people have travelled to the scenic hilltop library to pay their respects.
California Legislature Raises Tobacco Age to 21, Bill Goes to Gov. Brown
You may soon have to be at least 21 years old to buy tobacco products in California. The state Senate passed legislation Thursday to raise the age from 18. The bill now goes to Gov. Jerry Brown for his signature. Lawmakers also ended their special session on health care, clearing the way for California's controversial assisted suicide law to take effect in 90 days.
Should California End Daylight Savings Time?
Get ready to move your clocks forward this Sunday for the start of Daylight Saving Time. If the thought of losing an hour of sleep makes you roll your eyes and grumble, listen up. A legislator is aiming to give voters a say on whether California should keep one time standard all year round, like Hawaii and most of Arizona.