Supreme Court Clears the Way for Gay Marriage in California
The Supreme Court ruled that Proposition 8 supporters didn't have the right to contest a lower court ruling before the Supreme Court. They also struck down the Federal Defense of Marriage act. The two decisions have wide ranging implications for same-sex couples in California.
Federal Climate Change Plan Welcomed by California Officials
State officials are welcoming President Obama's plan to combat climate change. California has been a leader in the effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
As Controversy Continues, A New State Prison Medical Facility Opens
The head of California's Corrections Department is using the unveiling of a brand-new medical facility to say federal judges are dead wrong about the quality of health care in the state?s prisons. The dedication of the facility in Stockton comes a week after federal judges ordered the state to take immediate action to relieve prison overcrowding.
Covered California Dental Plans Selected
Covered California has taken another step toward the rollout of its insurance marketplace under Obamacare: selecting its dental plans for children.
Stanford Study Gives Charter Schools a Mixed Grade
A new study from Stanford is fueling the debate over whether charter schools do a better job of educating students than traditional public schools. The researchers found California students who attend charters get a boost in reading but fall behind in math.