• The California state Senator known as "Huggy Bear" is no longer allowed to initiate hugs, but can keep his job.

• Some veterans are being blocked from using right to die law. Advocates for the law may bring a legal challenge to the California Department of Veterans Affairs if they don't change their policies.

• The director of the California Senate Fellows Program is no longer employed after an investigation into whether he failed to report sexual misconduct allegations against a student Fellow.

• While the Supreme Court considers whether gerrymandering is unconstitutional, a California expert says the state's redistricting approach is generally fair and competitive.