CA Proposition 45: How Environmental Review Laws Turned Into Spending War

A celebrity campaign and millions in contributions intensify the fight over California’s environmental review law.

CA Proposition 4: Changing The Rules On Public Campaign Donations

California voters will decide whether governments can fund candidates’ campaigns, leaving crucial program decisions ahead.

Data Centers Targeted By Newsom In Groundbreaking Set Of Laws

Seven new laws require disclosures and infrastructure payments while giving communities more information about projects.

Newsom Orders AI 'Kill Switch,' Stricter Safety Controls For CA: 'The Stakes Are Too High'

The order accelerates independent oversight and seeks emergency safeguards for advanced frontier artificial intelligence models.

The After Hours: Cocktails-To-Go Bill Urgently Awaits Newsom

AB 2663 would keep restaurant cocktails to-go legal for three more years beyond December 2026.

Sacramento K Street Mass Shooting Trial Ends In Mistrial After Jury Deadlocks, DA Says

The office declined further comment because the case remains pending.

Instant $3,500 Rebate Approved For CA EV Buyers: What To Know

California leads other states with the largest percentage of electric car buyers.

'Trump Accounts' Launch Saturday: What You Need To Know

Federal program will launch July 4 with BNY, Robinhood, and the IRS behind investment accounts for children.

'I've Had Enough': Trump Storms Off After Reporter Presses Him On CA Election Fraud Allegations

The president's rant came after the U.S. attorney's office in L.A. said it had opened “multiple election fraud investigations."

Panicked California Democrats Are Pushing A Risky Strategy: Wait 'Til The Last Minute To Vote

Recent polling suggests it’s unlikely that two Republicans would lock Democrats out of the November gubernatorial election.

2026 CA Governor's Race: Primary Election Weeks Away. What To Know

New reports show California's gubernatorial race is becoming contentious and expensive.

Internal Emails Show How Fringe Groups Fueled Sheriff Chad Bianco's Ballot Seizure

Records reveal the the unprecedented taking of 650,000 ballots was based on the thinnest of evidence.

Amazon Fixed Prices By Forcing Other Retailers To Raise Prices On Top Brands, CA Claims In Unsealed Records

Amazon asked brands like Levi's and Hanes to get involved when the retailer noticed a competitor’s lower price, the lawsuit alleges.

Potential For Further Scandal Looms As CA Governor's Race Is Reshuffled By Swalwell's Exit

About 23 percent of likely voters in California remain undecided about the 2026 gubernatorial election.

Could Kamala Harris Become CA's Next Governor? New Poll Shows Shift After Swalwell's Exit

Harris recently said she is considering a run for president again in 2028.

CA Democrats Are Clamoring To Tax The Rich. Why Their Proposals Could Backfire

Experts say backfilling the Medi-Cal cuts would make the funding gap larger.

Trump wanted California Republicans to back Steve Hilton. They didn’t listen

The California Republican Party failed to endorse a candidate for governor, demonstrating Trump’s influence only goes so far in California.

Trump Accounts To Debut Soon: Here's How To See If You Qualify In CA

Critics say Trump Accounts will widen existing disparities in wealth between low-income families and high earners.

No Kings Protests Expected To Bring Large Turnout In California Saturday

Organizers said the March 28 No Kings protest could become one of the largest one-day protests in U.S. history.

Newsom Closed 5 California Prisons. Why Lawmakers Might Want To Shut One More

The state has incarcerated 70,000 fewer people than it did in 2010, which has allowed Newsom allowed Newsom to close more prisons.

Democratic Party Fails To Nudge Out Candidates In CA Governor's Race — The Crowded Field Is Set

The deadline to enter the governor's race closed, and eight Democrats are splitting the vote, creating an opening for the two Republicans.

The Newsom Hairdo: Style Over Substance

Too Many Wrong Decisions

California Ride-Hailing Workers Win Right To Unionize But Opposition, Political Intrigue Continue

Next battle depends on whether Uber and Lyft will bargain in good faith if the drivers vote to form a union.

​Protestors Gather In Fort Bragg​ To Oppose Trump Administration

The event, dubbed "No Kings," was one of about 2,000 nationwide.

Trump Tariffs And Rising Health Care Costs Knock California Budget Back Into Deficit

California is experiencing unexpectedly shaky economic conditions, with a likely deficit of more than $10 billion next year.

Unprecedented Vote Shows Dems Fractured Over Housing Policy

Two consecutive committee chairs getting overruled by their committee members signifies a growing rift.

Lawmaker: CA Bill Would 'Legalize Welfare Fraud'

It would raise the existing $950 threshold to $25,000 for felony charges for welfare obtained and retained fraudulently.

CA Kills Bill To More Easily Remove Squatters, Trespassers

Neighbors have complained of drugs, weapons, public nudity, and major fires by squatters.

CA Dems Pass On Funding Prop. 36

“Too many victims walk away from the legal system feeling unheard and unsupported.”

CA Food Banks Brace For Funding Cuts, And Not Only From The Trump Administration

Food aid is one of numerous competing priorities California lawmakers will have to juggle in the face of steep potential federal cuts.

California Officials Seem Receptive To State Farm Insurance's Emergency Rate Hike Request At Oakland Hearing

State Farm -- the state's largest insurer -- is asking California's Department of Insurance for a 17% emergency rate hike.

Boat Quarantine Required At 2 NorCal Lakes

All motorized and trailered vessels must be inspected for highly invasive golden mussels, then undergo a 30-day sealed quarantine.

CA Lawmakers Reject Bills To Ban Trans Athletes' In Girls Sports

At least 24 states have laws on the books barring transgender women and girls from participating in certain women's or girls sports.

Xavier Becerra Announces Run For California Governor: "The California Dream Is Slipping Away"

Another prominent Democrat has thrown his name into the 2026 race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California's governor.

California Legislators Propose National Park Honoring César Chávez And Farm Worker Movement

Chávez is an iconic Latino labor leader and community organizer with a legacy that is intertwined with modern California history.

Newsom's Biggest Problem---Newsom

Still Trying, Still Failing

The High Cost Of Fixing Lake Tahoe: Famed Alpine Lake Still Murky After Decades Of Efforts

Billions of state and federal dollars are spent on Lake Tahoe. But is all this attention actually protecting this unique treasure?

Bill Aims To Prevent Dental Insurance Companies From Denying Care

The bill was introduced in Sacramento. "Dental care should be affordable, accessible and timely."

California Recycled Water Rules To Be Loosened Under New State Senate Bill

The drought may have ended in 2017, but now, even when it's raining, California's water supply has remained a topic of debate.

CA Needs More Year-Round Firefighters, State Senators Claim

State firefighters should work full-time, not seasonally, as wildfires are now a year-round problem, according to a Senate leader.