Sophie Austin, The Associated Press

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California to apologize for state's legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law

California to apologize for state's legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California will formally apologize for slavery and its lingering effects on Black Americans in the state...

California settles lawsuit with Sacramento suburb over affordable housing project

California settles lawsuit with Sacramento suburb over affordable housing project

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- A Sacramento suburb will have to build more affordable housing for residents at risk of homelessness...

California lawmakers pass protections for pregnant women in prisons and ban on legacy admissions

California lawmakers pass protections for pregnant women in prisons and ban on legacy admissions

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California could expand protections for pregnant people who are incarcerated, ban legacy admissions at private colleges...

In a California gold rush town, some Black families are fighting for land taken from their ancestors

In a California gold rush town, some Black families are fighting for land taken from their ancestors

COLOMA, Calif. (AP) -- In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for...

California governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools

California governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that he wants to restrict students' usage of smartphones during...

California Senate approves ban on requiring schools to notify parents of child's pronoun change

California Senate approves ban on requiring schools to notify parents of child's pronoun change

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- School districts in California would be barred from requiring teachers to notify parents if their child...

California Senate approves ban on schools notifying parents of their child's pronoun change

California Senate approves ban on schools notifying parents of their child's pronoun change

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- School districts in California would be barred from forcing teachers to notify parents if their child...