California lawmakers have a knack for instituting major programs without scrutinizing the potential downsides.

Public health officials said they receive calls every week from health providers worried a patient could have measles. No actual cases have emerged.

Prosecutors have expanded their case against a former school counselor in Santa Paula accused of molesting students in his office.

Andrew Luster, convicted in 2003 of raping three women, will be released no later than 2026. His request for an earlier release was denied.

Ventura's police chief is appointed by the city manager. Ayub's selection followed a nationwide search. Dickey grew up in Ventura County. He joined the Ventura agency in 1997 after starting a law ...