State Government

California Lawmakers Eye New Gun Bills After Parkland Shooting

March 13, 2018 | Ben Bradford

As high school students around the country prepare to walkout to protest for tighter restrictions on firearms, California lawmakers and policy advocates are preparing their own responses after the Parkland shooting.

Health Care

How Scientists Are Getting To The Bottom Of California Gun Deaths

August 11, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

A new Firearm Violence Research Center at UC Davis aims to explore the risk factors behind gun deaths, and ultimately prevent them.

Gun Violence Researchers Turn To Unlikely Partner To Prevent Firearm Suicide

December 27, 2016

When it comes to suicides involving firearms, there are some gun sellers wanting to be part of the solution.

State Government

Californians Will Have To Register Made-At-Home Guns

July 22, 2016 | Ben Bradford

People who build their own firearms will have to get a serial number for them from the state Department of Justice, under a new law. Governor Jerry Brown Friday signed the final of several firearms restrictions state lawmakers passed last month.

State Government

Capitol Roundup: Lawmakers Pass $1B For State Buildings, Restart Gun Research

June 17, 2016 | Ben Bradford

California state office buildings will get $1.3 billion in upgrades, as part of the state budget deal. The deal would also include money to create a center dedicated to the study of firearms violence.

State Government

CA Lawmakers Mourn Orlando Victims, Anticipate Gun Debate

June 13, 2016 | Ben Bradford

Days after the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, California lawmakers will consider whether to tighten state gun control laws.

State Government

CA Senate Passes Package Of Gun, Ammo Restrictions

May 19, 2016 | Ben Bradford

California would require background checks on the sale of ammunition, under one of several gun control measures passed by the state Senate.

Appeals Court Reinstates Gun Store Restriction Lawsuit

May 16, 2016

(AP) — A federal appeals court says the Second Amendment right to bear arms includes a right to purchase and sell guns, and requires that governments justify restrictions on gun stores.

California Man Sentenced For Possessing Biological Toxin

March 11, 2016

(AP) - A 31-year-old Northern California man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing a biological toxin and dealing in numerous firearms.