ImmigrationTrump wants to end birthright citizenship. That's easier said than doneJanuary 23, 2025One of Trump's executive orders moves to end birthright citizenship, a right enshrined in the Constitution. Here's what you need to know about the legal principle and its possible future.
State GovernmentCA Senate passes funds to sue the Trump administrationJanuary 23, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe state senate approved $50 million for future lawsuits against the administration.
ImmigrationA federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenshipJanuary 23, 2025A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship regardless of the parents’ immigration status.
EnvironmentThis scientist studies climate change. Then the Los Angeles fire destroyed his homeJanuary 23, 2025Climate scientist Ben Hamlington works on understanding the impacts of climate change. Losing his house in the Eaton Fire has given that work new meaning.
State GovernmentAdvocates react to new federal rules allowing immigration enforcement into schools, churches and hospitalsJanuary 23, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe Trump administration is rolling back a Biden-era rule prohibiting ICE and CBP from arresting people in “sensitive areas.” Local organizations say that change adds fear in immigrant communities and could lead to more racial profiling.
State GovernmentTrump takes step to overhaul Delta water deliveries to farms, citiesJanuary 22, 2025Trump apparently wants to override new Biden-Newsom rules that have widespread support among Southern California cities and some Central Valley farmers.
EnvironmentParadise, Calif. burned in 2018. Rebuilding it offers a look at what's ahead for LAJanuary 22, 2025A resident of Paradise, a town that wildfire virtually leveled in 2018, explains what it takes to build a home in California after the disaster.
Sacramento RegionSacramento’s MusicLandria grows as a hub for local musiciansJanuary 22, 2025MusicLandria is a nonprofit that provides musicians with a space to experiment with a wide range of instruments and equipment and offers sliding-scale memberships for area musicians.
State GovernmentCalifornia joins lawsuit against Trump administration to protect birthright citizenshipJanuary 21, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiPresident Trump signed dozens of executive orders on his first day in office, including one to end birthright citizenship. California is one of 22 states suing over that order.
State GovernmentTrump is signing a flurry of executive orders. Here's how those workJanuary 21, 2025Trump is kicking off his second term with a flurry of executive actions. Here's a look at the three main types — orders, proclamations and memorandums — and how they typically work.
