As states ban abortion, Californians open their arms and wallets

June 30, 2022

As numerous states have started to ban abortion in wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, volunteers in California are mobilizing to help people who want to travel to their state for care.

Reproductive Rights Advocates Could Face ‘Hostile Bench’ After Kennedy Leaves Supreme Court, Expert Says

June 28, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

Berkeley law professor Melissa Murray says those against overturning Roe vs. Wade have reason for concern.

Health Care

California Nurse Puts Face On Billboards to Push Back Against ‘Abortion Reversal’ Science

February 8, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

A largely unstudied procedure intended to reverse pill-induced abortions is again causing an uproar between pro-choice and pro-life health care providers.

State Government

Capitol Round-Up: Measure To Ban Removable Bottle Caps Is Done For The Year

January 29, 2018 | Ben Bradford

Lawmakers voted for state universities to stock abortion pills, cigarettes to be illegal on beaches, and internet providers to observe "net neutrality" in California.

Health Care

California Pregnancy Center Law To Face First Amendment Fight in Supreme Court

November 14, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has vowed to stand up for the Reproductive Fact Act in federal court

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Supreme Court's Ruling On Abortion Restrictions

June 28, 2016 | Cody Drabble

More discussion about this week’s US Supreme Court ruling on abortion: the debate around this case includes many controversial topics though the Texas law in question specifically addressed regulations for abortion clinics.

Health Care

Abortion Opponents Seek To Block Notification Law

November 17, 2015 | Katie Orr

A judge will hear arguments tomorrow about whether to block a California law requiring anti-abortion clinics to inform clients about free or low-cost abortions.

Pregnancy Centers Sue To Block Abortion Information Law

October 13, 2015

(AP) - Abortion opponents have sued the California attorney general's office to block a new law requiring pregnancy centers to provide information about abortion.

State Government

Legislature Addresses Drones, Abortion As Deadline Nears

September 3, 2015 | Katie Orr

Legislation that would limit the use of drones is moving forward in the California Legislature. The Assembly today gave its final approval to two drone-related measures.

Health Care

California Catholic Church Says Health Regulator Action Violates Civil Rights

October 2, 2014 | Pauline Bartolone

The Roman Catholic Church in California says a state health care regulator has violated civil rights after its recent mandate regarding abortion services.