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The “Invicta” clarinet quartet is preparing for its debut on an international stage.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that aims to shield California elections from federal interference ahead of the state's primary next week.

The murals were part of a week-long art festival for the Merced community.

Democrats are working hard to flip Congressional District 22, which has been represented by Republican David Valadao almost continuously since 2012. But first, they need a nominee.

California’s Board of Equalization has a quirky history dating back to the 19th Century. It’s a launching pad to statewide political office, too.

Fresno Unified School District is spending $4 million a year to repair and replace laptops. It will be shifting computer access to in-class only in the fall.

California school districts are struggling to balance rising healthcare costs with declining enrollment and federal aid, leading to labor battles between teachers and districts over healthcare premiums.

Driving the decline, experts say, are several state and federal policy changes that block or discourage immigrants from getting coverage.

In the face of the nation’s highest gas prices, California lawmakers approved a bill to ease restrictions on E85 conversion kits. It now heads to the California state Senate and would need Gov. Gavin Newsom’s approval before it becomes law.

In the Central Valley, Democratic officials are betting that a candidate running to the middle will woo enough swing voters to topple incumbent Republican Rep. David Valadao.