A California appeals court reversed a district court’s order to keep enough water flowing through the Kern River that fish ...

Cal Fire added at least 2.8 million Californians to fire hazard zones. Here's how to check which zone you're in and what that means.

In a wide-ranging ruling that could have larger implications for public interest lawsuits throughout California, the 5th ...

It’s been six years since a judge ruled that Santa Monica’s election system discriminates against Latino voters. In that time ...

The U.S. Supreme Court's current term includes cases involving guns, gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, ...

A California appeals court will hear arguments Thursday on a controversial sprawl development proposed on the outskirts of Los Angeles County.

The dynamics of California's Capitol haven't changed much in the last 50 years. In fact, many conflicts from 1975 are still being legislated.

The former first son and convicted felon filed an affidavit under seal in the DC Court of Appeals on Tuesday noting his ...

After a string of discouraging rulings for other cities, a court upheld NYC’s efforts to decarbonize its buildings.

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One researcher argues a general's 200-year-old Kentucky will, and others like it, support the case for present-day ...