Newsom Takes Aim At Veterans 'Claim Sharks' As He Signs Law Banning Fees For Help With VA

The law prohibits unaccredited private companies from billing former military service members for help with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs.

Judge Blocks CA's Ban On Federal Agents Wearing Masks But Requires Badges Be Clearly Seen

California became the first state to ban most law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings, but a federal judge blocked the law.

CA Voters Would Pass Billionaire Tax, Poll Finds

“California voters are signaling something very clearly,” said an official with Nestpoint, the firm that conducted the poll.

Supreme Court Allows New CA Congressional Districts Favoring Democrats

No justices dissented from the brief order denying the Trump Administration's appeal without explanation.

California Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Effort To Toughen Penalties For DUI Offenses

"California is the epicenter of America's drunk driving crisis," said State Assemblywoman Cottie Petris-Norris.

Newsom Files Civil Rights Complaint Accusing Dr. Oz Of Targeting Armenian Americans

The filing comes after Dr. Oz accused the "Russian Armenian Mafia" of running a $3.5 billion hospice care fraud scheme in Los Angeles.

ICE Commander Behind Minnesota Crackdown Sent Back To CA After Alex Pretti Shooting: Report

Gregory Bovino is expected to leave Minnesota operations following mounting scrutiny over the latest ICE shooting of an American citizen.

CA Launches Probe Into Allegations That TikTok Is Censoring Posts Critical Of Trump And ICE

"TikTok is dead": The investigation comes following reports of suppressing content that is critical of President Donald Trump.

California Democrats Urge Government Shutdown After Federal Agents Kill Minnesota Nurse

More than half of California’s Democratic legislative caucus called for a government shutdown.

California Cities Just Saw Their Lowest Homicide Rates In Decades. It's Not Clear Why

Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows in many cities across the state.

CA Sues Trump Administration Over Plans To Restart Oil Pipelines Along The Coast

The administration has hailed the project by Houston-based Corp. to restart production in waters off coastline damaged by a 2015 oil spill.

Internal Memo Authorizes ICE To Enter Homes Without Judicial Warrants In Some Cases

The directive was signed by Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons.

'Have A Backbone': Newsom Urges World Leaders To Stand Up To Trump

The democratic governor's criticism comes as Trump steps up his threats to take over Greenland in recent days

CA Counties Must Jump Through New Hoops To Get Homelessness Funds

Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration is pressuring local leaders to pass ordinances regulating homeless encampments, among other requirements.

Federal Court Upholds CA's House Map Ahead Of 2026 Midterms

In a 2-1 ruling, a three-judge panel in Los Angeles denied requests from state Republicans and the U.S. Justice Department to block the map.

CA Faces Federal Funding Cut If New Immigration Policies Are Not Enacted, Trump Warns

The president told reporters that the affected funding will be "significant." Federal funding makes up about a third of the state's budget.​

Newsom's Final Budget Faces A Litany Of Political And Financial Challenges: COMMENTARY

On paper, the annual process of drafting a state budget is rational. In practice, it’s more akin to voodoo.

Newsom Calls For An End To The Billionaire Tax Proposal: Report

This week, the governor made his stance known on a proposal to tax California's wealthiest, as some billionaires prepare to leave the state.

How Minnesota's Deadly ICE Shooting Is Shaking Up CA's Gubernatorial Forums: Report

Candidates vying to replace Gov. Newsom in 2026 are now facing intense questioning about immigration following the death of a mother by ICE.

Proposed CA Tax On Billionaires Could Drive Some Out Of State

Proponents say it's a way for the state to provide healthcare to the most vulnerable. Others say it will destroy what made CA rich.

Could This Mysterious California News Site Influence The 2026 Election?

The California Courier uses the name of an established paper and doesn't disclose apparent Republican ties. Critics call it “pink slime.”

CA, 4 Other States Sue Trump Admin Over Frozen Welfare Funds​: EdSource

Currently, $2.2 billion of the state's $7.3 billion in child care spending comes from federal funding.

Trump Freezes $10B In Child Care, Social Services To CA And Other Democratic States

Based on unspecified claims of fraud, the freeze would impact hundreds of thousands of low-income families, day care and social services.

Newsom's Final Year In Office Begins With An $18 Billion Deficit. How Will He Address It?

As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to release his spending plan this Friday, a projected $18 billion deficit awaits.

CA Rep. Doug LaMalfa Dies, Reducing GOP's Narrow Control Of The House To 218-213

Rep. Doug LaMalfa represented NorCal's 1st District and had planned to run for reelection despite his district being dramatically redrawn

CA Minimum Wage Increases: Cities With The Highest Pay In 2026

The minimum wage will increase in the Golden State on Jan. 1. Plus, some cities will increase their already-higher minimum wage rates.

6 New CA Laws To Bring Major Changes To The Food You Eat And What You Pay For It

From ingredients to sell-by dates to delivery orders, new laws will bring big changes to how the Golden State chows down in 2026.

Millions Of Californians Gain Access To In Vitro Fertilization Under New Law

In vitro fertilization costs thousands of dollars and is often too expensive for many people struggling to conceive.

CA Student Loan Borrowers Could See Their Wages Garnished In 2026: What To Know

Millions of borrowers nationwide are considered in default.

5 New CA Laws That Could Impact Your Health In 2026

A slate of new California laws rolling out in 2026 could lower insulin costs, expand patient privacy protections and more.

She Goes To Police Calls In A Prius. It's Part Of New Approach To Mental Health Emergencies

This California city adopted a new approach to mental health 911 calls by pairing police with mental health clinicians.

5 New CA Laws That Will Affect Your Wallet In 2026

From pay transparency and minimum wage hikes to appliance protections and refunds for failed deliveries, here are five new laws.

Remembering Papa: Northern California's Elderly Face Hidden Epidemic Of Gun Suicides

In California, 5,825 adults aged 70 or older died by gun suicide between 2009 and 2023.

6 New CA Laws That Will Have A Major Effect On 2026

A slate of new state laws will bring changes to how Californians use grocery bags and cellphones and watch TV in 2026.

California's Unemployment Agency Spent Millions On Unused Cellphones, Audit Says

The state bought more cellphones than it needed for remote work during the COVID pandemic and kept paying for thousands of unused lines.

Newsom, CA Dems Slam Trump For Fake Quake Alert Debacle, Demanding Answers

Citing funding cuts, Gov. Newsom called the alert part of a broader "pattern of neglect and incompetence" from the Trump administration.

Fair Media Council Launches National Survey on News and Democracy

Residents invited to weigh in on how news shapes democracy today. Respond by Jan. 31.

Porn Ads Target CA Secretary Of State Website: Report

An investigation was ongoing, the Los Angeles Times reported.

As California Prisons Face ‘Wave' Of Sex Assault Lawsuits, New Audit Highlights Slow Discipline

A new report on discipline in California prisons highlights slow handling of several sex assault cases filed against officers.

Only 1 CA City Is Increasing Sales Tax In The New Year

Several cities are set to see sales taxes go up later in 2026.