How the monied help get their children into top schools
The national college admissions scandal has renewed focus on an uncomfortable truth: If mom and dad have the means, there are plenty of legal ways to boost an otherwise average...
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Their parents paid to cheat them into elite colleges. What happens to them now?
At least one student of accused parents was alleged to be in on cheating scheme, but others were said to be unaware. What should the universities do?
Could Sunday’s switch to daylight saving time be permanent?
Nearly 60 percent of California voters approved a November ballot measure aimed at making daylight saving time permanent.
How does Trump's national emergency declaration affect California?
Money for California flood protection projects appears safe.
Californians rank immigration priority over education, poll finds
Political experts said Californians' focus on immigration reflects the power of the president to steer public debate toward their priorities. But it doesn't mean they agree with President Trump.
Did ratepayers pay for past PG&E problems?
Ratepayers helped pay PG&E costs of state energy crisis but regulators kept other past mistakes out of bills.
Federal judge asks PG&E: Should I 'let you keep killing people?'
Federal Judge William Alsup slammed PG&E's safety record over the deadly Northern California wildfires during court hearing Wednesday, saying the utility violated the terms of its probation from the 2010...
What to expect this tax season
What already was expected to be a steep learning curve with the biggest federal income tax overhaul since the 1980s just got messier with the ongoing government shutdown. So what...
Too easy to legally buy a gun? U.S. study says few criminals buy them in stores
Both sides of gun-law debate argue the findings of a new federal study support their case.
Trump threatens to end FEMA funds
President's tweet comes a day after newly elected Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed $305 million in new funding to expand the state’s ability to fight wildfires and better alert residents.