California governor signs law to bolster eviction protections for renters
The move updates a 2019 landmark law that created rules around evictions and establishing a rent cap at 5% plus the inflation rate, with a 10%…
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Trump animates California Republicans with calls to shoot people who rob stores
While many of his remarks at the California Republican Party convention in Anaheim were familiar retreads of Trump’s attacks and grievances, his…
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California Gov. Newsom will pick Feinstein’s replacement. He pledged in past to choose a Black woman
Newsom’s political allies and advisers were largely quiet Friday about the governor’s thinking, and Newsom avoided any public appearances that…
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DeSantis and Newsom set to debate hosted by FOX News’ Hannity
The politically charged face-off between two power house leaders, will enter unchartered territory for the very first…
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Former San Franciso mayor and former Congresswoman react to Senator Feinstein’s death
The late senator is being remembered by friends and allies, including former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and former Congresswoman Jackie Speier,…
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Mark Kelly and Raul Ruiz releases respective statements on Senator Feinstein’s passing
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and California Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz released individual statements regarding the passing of California Senator Dianne…
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Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, an advocate for liberal priorities, dies at age 90
Feinstein died on Thursday night at her home in Washington, D.C., her office said on Friday. Opening the Senate floor, Senate Majority Leader Chuck…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to double gun taxes
Under the new law, the money from the added sales tax will go to pay for more security at public schools and violence prevention…
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Donald Trump, skipping GOP debate, eyes California delegate sweep in the state he loves to hate
With less than four months before the Iowa caucuses officially kick off the GOP nomination process, the dynamics of the race could still…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state’s protections for LGBTQ+ people
The governor also signed legislation that requires schools serving first through 12th grade to have at least one gender-neutral bathroom available…
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California bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks is vetoed by governor
In a statement announcing that he would not sign the bill, the Democratic governor said additional regulation of autonomous trucks was unnecessary…
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After climate summit, California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces key decisions to reduce emissions back home
Lawmakers have sent him bills aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings, help schools adapt to the changing climate and ease the cost…
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Federal judge again strikes down California law banning gun magazines of more than 10 rounds
The decision from U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez won’t take effect immediately. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, has already…
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California community voices frustration over botched grant application
The city adminstrator says they submitted their application to the state, but it was incomplete. Community members voiced their frustrations, saying…
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California lawsuit says oil giants deceived public on climate, seeks funds for storm damage
The American Petroleum Institute, an industry group also named in the lawsuit, said climate policy should be debated in Congress, not the…
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Rep. Ruiz addresses concerns about potential government shutdown
Representative Raul Ruiz (D-California) is highlighting the impacts the 25th District may have if the government were to shut down and how that would…
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Newsom says California will intervene in court case blocking San Francisco from clearing encampments
“I hope this goes to the Supreme Court,” Newsom said. “And that’s a hell of a statement coming from a progressive…
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California lawmakers approve the nation’s most sweeping emissions disclosure rules for big business
The goal is to increase transparency and nudge companies to evaluate how they can cut their…
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California lawmakers vote to become first state to ban caste-based discrimination
California lawmakers on Tuesday voted to outlaw discrimination based on caste, adding protections for people of South Asian descent who say they have…
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California Attorney General sues school district
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state is launching a lawsuit to block a parental notification policy over gender identity that…
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