Governor Gavin Newsom is deploying one thousand members of the California National Guard to protect critical infrastructure around the state including the State Capitol this weekend.

Story by Scott Rodd.

(Photo: A temporary fence surrounds the California State Capitol Thursday, Jan 14, 2021 - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio).

While people anxiously await their turn to receive a shot, counties are scrambling to figure out when more vaccines will be available and how they can distribute them quickly and safely.

Story by Sammy Caiola.

California Congressman David Valadao was one of the ten Republicans who crossed party lines and voted to impeach President Donald Trump Wednesday.

Story by Nicole Nixon.

(Photo: Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif. - AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

California says seniors over age 65 are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. The state also plans to create a notification system so people can figure out when it's their turn.

Story by Sammy Caiola.

California Democratic Party Chairman Rusty Hicks claimed this week that the growing effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom should be called “the California coup.” Reporter Mike Hagerty spoke with PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols about that claim in this week's “Can You Handle The Truth” segment. 

Story by Mike Haggerty.

Is California's State Capitol safe from rioters? A retired officer and current criminal justice professor says he has confidence in the California Highway Patrol, which protects the state Capitol.

Story by Chris Nichols.

(Photo: CHP officers guard the Capitol steps during a demonstration on Friday, May 1, 2020 - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio).

Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed record $227 billion budget focuses on pandemic relief, reopening schools for young kids, and speeding up the vaccination process.

Story by Nicole Nixon.

Governor Newsom’s proposed budget also includes funding to adapt to climate change and prevent wildfires.

Story by Ezra David Romero.

As rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C, the scene outside of California’s Capitol was tame by comparison, though still some arrests.

Story by Scott Rodd.

(Photo: Pro-Trump demonstrators march near the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio).

California experienced record high temperatures and extremely dry conditions this fall. That same weather pattern is sticking around this winter prompting concerns of another multi-year drought.

Story by Ezra David Romero.