Sophie Austin • Associated Press, Author at Stocktonia News

A person in a black uniform holds a black tactical glove toward the camera in front of A "Blue Lives Matter" American flag.

New California law bans officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks

by Sophie Austin • Associated Press Sept. 29, 2026, 9:03 a.m.Sept. 29, 2026, 9:03 a.m.

The ban comes weeks after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement moved to equip its officers with the shock gloves.

A person receives a vaccine shot in their arm from a gloved healthcare worker.

California joins other states to sue Trump administration over childhood vaccine changes

by Sophie Austin • Associated Press Feb. 25, 2026, 10:43 a.m.Feb. 26, 2026, 7:34 a.m.

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A policy wonk who wants Nancy Pelosi’s House seat is unafraid of a fight

by Sophie Austin • Associated Press Feb. 23, 2026, 4:50 p.m.Feb. 23, 2026, 4:50 p.m.

A crowd with yellow "REPARATIONS" umbrellas gathered at City Hall steps.

Politics, State/Region

Newsom OKs $6 million slave descendant study but vetoes other reparations bills

by Sophie Austin • Associated Press Oct. 14, 2025, 9:24 a.m.May 7, 2026, 9:48 a.m.

Person in a blue suit holding a microphone and smiling.

Newsom extends cap-and-trade program aimed at curbing carbon emissions

by Sophie Austin • Associated Press Sept. 19, 2025, 12:08 p.m.Sept. 19, 2025, 12:12 p.m.

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Trump administration pulls $4B in federal funding for California’s bullet train project

by Sophie Austin • Associated Press July 17, 2025, 11:06 a.m.July 17, 2025, 11:06 a.m.

The U.S. flag and California state flag fluttering on poles beside a white neoclassical dome against a clear blue sky.

California opens track-and-field finals to more girls amid controversy over transgender athlete

by Sophie Austin • Associated Press May 28, 2025, 7:41 a.m.May 28, 2025, 8:26 a.m.

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U.S. House blocks California’s nation-leading vehicle emissions rules

by Sophie Austin • Associated Press May 2, 2025, 12:00 p.m.May 4, 2026, 3:13 p.m.

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California sues to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

by Sophie Austin • Associated Press April 16, 2025, 8:13 a.m.April 16, 2025, 2:16 p.m.

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Central Valley environmental group among those suing over California support for polluting biofuels

by Sophie Austin • Associated Press Dec. 19, 2024, 3:16 p.m.Dec. 19, 2024, 3:16 p.m.