With new positive cases on the decline statewide and many counties reopening businesses with modifications, the state is greenlighting small, private social gatherings outdoors.

Story by Sammy Caiola.

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California’s new Consumer Privacy Act has been in effect for less than a year, but already its backers want to strengthen it. But opponents of the online privacy initiative Prop 24 say it's riddled with loopholes.

Story by Nicole Nixon.

Three criminal-justice reform proposals are on the ballot in November, concerning felon voting rights, cash bail, and higher criminal penalties.

Story by Suzanne Potter – California News Service