Ashley Zavala

California's Assembly on Tuesday killed a wildfire liability plan that lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed to days ago.

As California leaders revisit the question of who should pay and how much when investor-owned utility companies cause catastrophic wildfires, wildfire victims are urging state officials to ensure the companies don't start fires in the first place.

PG&E, Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric wanted to shift some of those wildfire costs onto insurance companies. This week, the California Assembly decided to scrap a plan that lawmakers put together in the final hours of the legislative session.

Richard Barrera, a candidate for California state superintendent, shared his views on recent changes to the California Department of Education, his campaign priorities, and his vision for public schools in an interview on California Politics 360 this week.

California lawmakers and Gov. Newsom face a new hurdle amid the debate over wildfire liability as the state's largest power company prepares to spend billions less than expected on energy projects it had promised.

California Capitol Annex construction crews are in the process of installing controversial Italian stonework onto the expensive new office building for lawmakers and the governor, project officials confirmed.

This November, California voters will make choices on a variety of issues — from housing to elections, healthcare and taxes.

Republican lawmakers and politicians from across the country are gathering in Dallas this week for a midterm convention called by President Donald Trump to energize the party and boost voter turnout.

This November, California voters will make choices on a variety of issues — from housing to elections, healthcare and taxes.

Dana Williamson, a former top political aide to key Democratic leaders in California, including Gov. Newsom, is recovering from what appears to be an unplanned surgery and court records show her attorney is asking a federal court to delay her sentencing.