California Department of Justice Steps in to Provide Independent…

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced that the California Department of Justice will be stepping in to provide independent oversight of the investigation into the shooting death of Stephon Alonzo Clark. During a press conference with Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert and Sacramento community leaders, Attorney General Becerra pledged that the California DOJ will lend its experience to ensure a fair and impartial investigation.

Sacramento cops plan tactical shift as Stephon Clark protests reverberate out east

MARCH 22: Black Live Matter protesters chant as they block the entrance to the Golden 1 Center during a demonstration on March 22, 2018 in Sacramento, California. CREDIT: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Eleven protesters were arrested Wednesday night in New York's Times Square after a solidarity rally to mark the killing of an unarmed Sacramento man by police 10 days earlier.

Lawsuit against California echoes Arizona immigration fight

The Trump administration on Tuesday sued to block Californ... . California Gov. Jerry Brown, left, accompanied by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, responds to remarks made U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif.

Lawsuit against California mirrors Arizona immigration fight

The Trump administration on Tuesday sued to block Californ... . California Gov. Jerry Brown, left, accompanied by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, responds to remarks made U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif.

California a College for All Acta doesna t cure root problems behind costs

Bernie Sanders may or may not have defeated Donald Trump if he received the Democratic Party's nomination, but even here in California, his campaign against Hillary Clinton has inspired lasting political activity. The latest effort is a campaign to gain enough signatures to put making college tuition free for all on the ballot.

Senate to weigh punishment for member accused of misconduct

In this Jan. 3, 2018, file photo, California state Sen. Tony Mendoza, D-Artesia, announces that he will take a month-long leave of absence while an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against him are completed in Sacramento, Calif. When lawmakers return from the President's Day weekend, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2018, they will learn whether the investigation cleared Mendoza or sets him up for possible expulsion.

California legislative staff get whistleblower protections

Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, right, and Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, left, meet with reporters after the Assembly approved their bill to provide whistleblower protection for legislative staff members, Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. If signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, the bill, AB403, will take effect immediately.

Second federal judge blocks Trump contraception rules

In this May 3, 2017, file photo, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra answers a question during a news conference, in Sacramento, Calif. Becerra is suing the Trump administration in federal court for allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women by claiming moral or religious objections.

California senator resists calls to step aside amid misconduct probe

California Sen. Tony Mendoza resisted calls Thursday from Senate leader Kevin de Leon, his former roommate, to take a leave of absence until an investigation is completed into his alleged sexual misconduct. "I was not appointed to the position I hold but was elected by the voters in my district," Mendoza said in a statement.

As sexual misconduct complaints loom, state Senate leader urges fellow Democrat step aside

California Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, at podium, speaks to reporters during a news conference in his office at the state Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. De Leon ramped up pressure on his fellow Democrat, Sen. Tony Mendoza of Artesia, to take a leave of absence until an investigation of his alleged sexual misconduct ends.

After Matt Dababneh’s resignation, maybe the culture is changing

Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra, D-Pacoima, right, discusses a bill with Assemblyman Matt Dababneh, D-Van Nuys at the Capitol in Sacramento,. On Monday, lobbyist Pamela Lopez accused Dababneh of forcing her into a bathroom and masturbating in front of her at a party in 2016.