Inside California's Cannabis Safety System: How Legal Marijuana is Tested and Regulated
California's Department of Cannabis Control implements rigorous testing protocols to protect consumers from contaminated marijuana products in the absence of federal oversight. Through licensed labs and strict requirements, the state works to ensure legal cannabis is free from dangerous substances like mold, heavy metals and pesticides.
California Strengthens Law Enforcement: 125 New CHP Officers Join the Force
In a significant milestone, 125 newly graduated California Highway Patrol officers were sworn in after completing intensive 26-week training in West Sacramento. The deployment marks the success of California's recruitment initiative and aligns with the state's comprehensive Real Public Safety Plan.
California's Red Tape Crisis: Will Lawmakers Cut Through Bureaucratic Gridlock?
A groundbreaking report reveals how California's complex permitting system is severely hampering progress on critical infrastructure and housing projects. The Democrat-controlled Legislature faces a crucial decision on whether to reform the very regulatory framework they helped create.
California's Educational Heritage: Uncovering the State's Oldest High Schools
From San Francisco's prestigious Lowell High School to Sacramento's historic charter institution, Northern California houses the state's oldest public high schools. These pioneering establishments, dating back to the 1850s, continue to shape California's academic excellence while maintaining their rich historical legacy.
California's Newsom Joins Republican Governors in Flag Gesture for Trump Inauguration
Governor Gavin Newsom will temporarily raise U.S. flags at California's Capitol during Trump's inauguration, aligning with Republican governors nationwide. The bipartisan move comes amid half-staff honors for former President Carter and California's pending federal aid requests.
California's Potential End to Daylight Saving Time: How It Would Reshape Daily Life
California's proposed switch to permanent standard time could dramatically alter daily schedules across the state. The change would bring extremely early summer sunrises, earlier evening darkness year-round, and require significant adjustments to residents' routines.
California's 2025 Budget Cuts: Major Changes Ahead for State Services
California faces significant budget challenges in 2025, with an 8% reduction in state agency funding and $12 billion being drawn from reserves to address a $56 billion shortfall. Key impacts include cuts to education, housing programs and government workforce reductions.
California's Next Governor: Term Limits End Newsom's Tenure as 2026 Race Takes Shape
Governor Gavin Newsom's second term will be his last due to California's constitutional term limits, setting the stage for a competitive 2026 election. Multiple high-profile Democrats have already announced their candidacy while others, including prominent Republicans, consider entering the race.
X Games Makes Historic Move to Sacramento, Leaving Southern California Behind
The premier extreme sports competition X Games is moving from Southern California to Sacramento's Cal Expo for the next three years starting August 2024. The relocation marks the event's return to Northern California after 24 years, featuring skateboarding, BMX and motocross competitions with over $1 million in prize money.
Sacramento's Unexpected Rise as America's Caviar Capital
Sacramento, California has become the epicenter of American caviar production, generating 80% of the nation's sturgeon roe. The recent merger of Sterling Caviar and Tsar Nicoulai marks a pivotal moment in sustainable aquaculture, with ambitious plans to triple production in the coming decade.