Ben Christopher | Piedmont Exedra

California’s persistently shrinking population — and the reasons why

Californians leaving the state drive the numbers.

A new state report offers a bird's-eye view of how much the state has spent to halt homelessness — nearly $10 billion over three years.

California's Proposition 8 was struck down in federal court but anti-gay marriage language it introduced remains in the constitution.

What does it mean for lawmaking that one in 10 state lawmakers is related by blood or marriage to other legislators past and present?

Many Bay Area cities failed to meet the state's Wednesday deadline to submit housing element plans. Piedmont's submission is under review now.

Natural gas prices have soared in the Golden State even as prices nationally have fallen.

The ballot measure also was complicated and divided Democrats, a recipe for failure.

Lifting parking allocation requirements for some new developments is "a win-win," Gov. Newsom said.

"It is important to remain disciplined," the governor said.

Adopting the governor’s face as a campaign logo is a calculated political move for opponents of the climate tax measure.