Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to expand digital drivers license program
The bill, according to the governor’s office, is said to raise “the cap on the Mobile Driver License Pilot Program from 15% to 60% of the state’s…
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California congresswoman announces bill to improve access to medical care for ICE detainees
In a press release obtained by NBC News, Rep. Kamlager-Dove is introducing a bill to ensure immigrants detained at ICE detention centers have access…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz visits El Centro UPS Depot
During the tour, he met with Teamsters Local 542 leaders and UPS employees as well as recognized the installation of new air conditioning units for…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz issues statement regarding fatal ICE shootings in Maine and Houston
26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero of Colombia and 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo of Mexico were shot and killed by ICE agents just a week…
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12 attorneys general file lawsuit to block Warner Bros.-Paramount merger
The lawsuit, according to a press release, alleges the merger “Section 7 of the Clayton Act, which holds that mergers that may substantially lessen…
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Imperial County releases primary election results
Imperial County Chief Public Defender Ben Salorio will be stepping down from the public defender’s office and into the judge’s chambers after winning…
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No relief at the pump: California gas tax to hit nation-high 63 cents on July 1
Starting July 1, the state’s motor vehicle fuel tax will automatically climb to over 63 cents per gallon, cementing it as the highest rate in the…
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Sen. Steve Padilla hosts El Centro town hall
California State Sen. Steve Padilla, a Democrat who represents California’s 18th District, hosted a town hall forum for the residents of Imperial…
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California attorney general and Santa Clara County officials sue to block ICE facility development
According to a press release, this was to announce a lawsuit against the Trump Administration in order to block the development of a new ICE facility…
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State and federal lawmakers react to House Republicans passing DHS funding bill
Lawmakers across the country are sharing their reaction to House Republicans passing a DHS funding…
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Republican Steve Hilton advances to general election in California’s gubernatorial race
NBC News projects Republican Steve Hilton has advanced to the general election in California’s gubernatorial race to face Democrat Xavier…
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California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra holds campaign event in Los Angeles
The event took place at Mercado La Paloma, a cultural hub and food hall, to mark the launch of his general election…
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Nithya Raman overtakes Spencer Pratt in L.A. mayor’s race
As election officials continue to count votes in California, Nithya Raman, a progressive council woman, has taken over second place bumping former…
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California congressman on Graham Platner’s past actions
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner’s (D-Maine) past…
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California governor’s race too close to call
California is known for counting ballots well after Election Day, so final results could take days or even weeks to become…
Continue Reading Polls closed on time in Imperial County
The California primary election may be over, but it was a long night of counting and verifying ballots at the Imperial County Registrar of Voters…
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House Ethics Committee investigates Rep. Jimmy Gomez over sexual misconduct allegations
The probe stems from a report by the New York Post that alleged Rep. Gomez was seen kissing an aide outside a backyard party in 2023, but the aide…
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Votes are still being counted in the latest round of primaries
Votes are still being counted Wednesday morning after the latest round of primaries heading into this fall’s midterm…
Continue Reading Imperial County residents cast their vote in the California primary
Voting centers across the county will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. as voters cast their ballots in several key…
Continue Reading California governor’s race heats up amid primary election
Voters in California are heading to the polls Tuesday for the state primary, and some big races hang in the…
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