Health Care

Are Alzheimer’s Patients Safe Around Guns? Doctors Say It’s Worth Discussing.

May 21, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

As a growing number of baby boomers receive dementia diagnoses, doctors say families should talk to loved ones about when it’s time to lock up or remove firearms.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Violence Policy Center's Joshua Sugarmann On Preventing Gun Violence

November 1, 2017

Joshua Sugarmann is the executive director of the Violence Policy Center, a gun control advocacy group based in Washington, D.C. He speaks about gun violence and regulations in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

UC Davis Firearm Violence Research Center Director Garen Wintemute Explains Focus On New Research Into Prevention

August 7, 2017 | Chris Remington

The new UC Davis Firearm Violence Research Center opened this July, a first of its kind institution focused on gun violence research and prevention. Center Director Garen Wintemute explains the focus of their research in the coming months.

South Sacramento Gas Station Clerk Shot And Killed

July 26, 2017

Detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a gas station worker that happened Tuesday night in South Sacramento.

Concealed Weapons Ruling Challenged In Calif.

February 28, 2014

(AP) -- The attorney general for California has appealed a federal court decision that overturned San Diego County's concealed weapons restrictions.

California Legislature Considering Ammunition Background Check Bill

February 18, 2014 | Max Pringle

A bill in the California legislature would require criminal background checks for all ammunition purchases made in the state.

Court Overturns California's Concealed Weapons Law

February 14, 2014 | Katie Orr

The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down a California law limiting who can carry a concealed weapon.

Smith & Wesson Halting Some Gun Sales in California

January 23, 2014 | Katie Orr

It may become more difficult to buy certain kinds of guns in California. A newly implemented law is making some gun manufactures choose to leave state.

Bill to Ban Unregistered Homemade Guns Passes CA Senate Committee

January 14, 2014 | Max Pringle

A bill that has just passed the California Senate Public Safety Committee would ban the sale, manufacture, or purchase of self-assembled firearms, also known as “ghost guns.”