The City of Sacramento’s Police and Fire Departments say it appears their budget prospects are improving. Their budgets are benefiting from tax revenues generated by voter-approved Measure U.

The U.S. Forest Service says copper and brass thieves have been responsible for more than $200,000 in damage in Northern California this winter.

Gov. Jerry Brown dismisses the conflicting revenue projections between his administration and the Legislative Analyst's Office. Republicans pick up a State Senate seat previously held by a Democrat. And the state cracks down on distracted driving.

The California Teachers Association says it backs Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to change how the state distributes money to school districts. That puts them at odds with legislative Democrats.

If you’re heading out-of-town, you’re among some four million Californians planning to travel this Memorial Day weekend. A new survey finds that’s down from last year.