"The State of California accepts responsibility for the role we played in promoting, facilitating, and permitting the institution of slavery," Newsom said.

Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.

The law will allow up to 30 neighborhoods to end gas utility service and swap out gas appliances for electric ones — at no cost to residents.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation requiring schools to limit or prohibit students from using their cellphones during the school day.

Senate Bill 1217 by state Sen. Steven Glazer (D-Orinda) will force pet insurers to provide more transparency regarding their coverage.

Most schools in Napa County already have cellphone restriction policies, but not everyone feels the same way about them.

At least 15 states have added laws or policies focused on restricting the use of cellphones by students while they’re in school.