But the people who knowingly assume those risks in order to save others’ lives never bargained for becoming sick from the very gear they wear that is meant to protect them. Yet firefighters say that’s exactly what’s been happening.

A pair of lawmakers in California are seeking to ban law enforcement officers in the state from wearing face coverings, amid protests in Los Angeles against the Trump administration's immigration policies.

California Senate Bill 627 would ban law enforcement from wearing masks on the job, a response to photos of ICE agents covering their faces as immigration enforcement in the state ramps up.

Last September, all eyes were on Senate Bill 1047 as it made its way to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk — and died there as he vetoed the buzzy piece of legislation.

As Republicans have pushed for mask bans to crack down on shadowy protesters and criminals, a pair of Democratic lawmakers in California want to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face

The California Legislature has rejected many of the spending cuts Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking to close a $12 billion budget deficit, relying on internal borrowing to put off difficult decisions.

If passed, SB 7 would bar employers from relying ‘primarily’ on automated decision-making software for promotion, discipline or firing of employees.

More than 30 million Californians across the state could see their electric bills go up to pay for the devastating Eaton fire as officials scramble to shore up a state wildfire fund that could be wiped out by damage claims. One early estimate places fire losses from the Eaton fire at $24 billion to $45 billion.

Public charter jet service JSX adds more nonstop offerings from Reno-Tahoe International Airport with two new seasonal flights.

California is cracking down on drivers. Discover why the state's driving laws are becoming significantly stricter, with new regulations aiming to boost road safety and reduce distracted driving.

USA TODAY and Statista analyzed survey data of car dealers statewide and compiled this list of "California's Best Car Dealers 2025."