A bigger fight is taking shape over offshore drilling along the Santa Barbara coast in California. The Trump administration is stepping in, using federal authority to push past state objections and restart oil operations tied to the…

Some Silicon Valley billionaires are reportedly considering creating a major political fund to influence California politics. The effort comes as the state considers a proposed five-percent tax on billionaires that could appear on next year’s ballot. Bloomberg…

New reporting is shedding light on a payout involving Governor Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff. The Los Angeles Times says Dana Williamson walked away with more than $52,000 in unused vacation pay. She stayed on the…

A busy meeting is ahead today for leaders in Clearlake, with several big topics on the table. The council is set to look at changes to tobacco rules, talk about economic Opportunity Zones, and hear an update…

Leaders in Fort Bragg are looking for input as they map out the next city budget. A new survey is asking residents and business owners what should come first, whether that’s safety, roads, parks, or local growth.…

A new report is raising concerns about wage theft in California, especially among domestic workers. Researchers say about one in five workers in that field are making less than minimum wage, adding up to billions in lost…