'Doomsday Clock' stuck at 100 seconds to midnight
The 'Doomsday Clock' will remain at 100 seconds to midnight, amid the threats from COVID-19, nuclear war and climate change.
Thu Jan 28 2021
At least 10 killed by wildfires in California wine country
The deaths marked the first wildfire-related fatalities in California this year and are believed to represent the largest loss of life from a single incident.
Tue Oct 10 2017
California governor declares state of emergency for wildfire
The blaze is burning east of the town of Oroville, about 85 miles (137 km) north of the state capital of Sacramento.
Sat Sep 02 2017
California governor under fire over 'tampon tax'
Citing concerns about cost, Brown on Tuesday rejected a bill to repeal the so-called "tampon tax," drawing criticism from state lawmakers who had pushed for the measure.
Thu Sep 15 2016
US actor Robert Downey Jr. pardoned for drug conviction
US actor Robert Downey Jr. has been pardoned by the governor of California for a 1996 drug conviction that landed him in prison.
Fri Dec 25 2015
State of emergency declared in San Bernardino after shooting
California Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in San Bernardino County Friday following the December 2 attack there that killed 14 people.
Sat Dec 19 2015