Democrats have controlled California’s legislature for decades. But the upcoming election offers a chance for the party to strengthen that hold -- the party is pumping millions into Orange County statehouse races.

Story by Nicole Nixon.

(Photo: House Democrats hope to expand their majority in this election - Mark Tenally / AP)

Should 17-year-olds have the right to vote in certain elections? California voters will decide when they vote on Proposition 18.

Story by Chris Nichols.

Governor Gavin Newsom placed a moratorium on executions in California soon after he took office. Now, he’s taking his crusade against the death penalty to the courtroom with his first amicus brief.

Story by Nicole Nixon.

High-speed winds whipped across California Sunday night igniting more than two dozen wildfires. Two of the blazes are still burning. A few others started Monday.

Story by Ezra David Romero.

(Photo: A firefighter extinguishes hotspots while battling the Olinda Fire in Anderson, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The blaze was one of four fires burning near Redding that firefighters scrambled to stop as high winds buffeted Northern California - AP Photo / Noah Berger)

Governor Gavin Newsom placed a moratorium on executions in California soon after he took office. Now, he’s taking his crusade against the death penalty to the courtroom with his first amicus brief.

Story by Nicole Nixon.

College enrollment numbers are mixed as the pandemic continues to keep campuses closed and classes online.

Story by Steve Milne.

The California Restaurant Association wants the state and counties to refund $100 million in fees restaurants had to pay even while they were shut down.

Story by Mike Haggerty.

Prosecutors announced Friday one of California’s most notorious killers, Scott Peterson, will again face the death penalty after the CA Supreme Court overturned the verdict in the penalty phase of his trial.

Story by Mike Haggerty.

(Photo: Scott Peterson – Courtesy of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation)

California's chief justice wants the judicial branch to help alleviate the state's homelessness crisis. Tani Cantil-Sakauye today announced the launch of a new Work Group on Homelessness.

Story by Steve Milne.

As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, Sacramento-area residents are losing faith in government at all levels, but especially in the federal government, according to a survey conducted by CapRadio and Valley Vision.

Story by Sammy Caiola.

Governor Newsom announced the state's Project Homekey has gotten an infusion of funding while slamming a Silicon Valley city for opposing a homeless housing project.

Story by Mike Haggerty.

Lawmakers voted to abolish the state’s cash bail system. The bail industry swiftly filed a referendum challenge. Now it's up to voters to decide.

Story by Scott Rodd.

(Photo: A bail bond shop in Sacramento - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio)