State GovernmentHow Trump’s shifting immigration, trade policies impact California, Canada and MexicoMarch 12, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Gerardo ZavalaDiplomats from Mexico and Canada addressed the impact of Trump’s shifting immigration and economic policies. They urged calm amid misinformation, and highlighted economic concerns from tariffs.
State GovernmentKatie Porter enters race for California governor promising to stand up to Donald TrumpMarch 11, 2025Former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter is the latest politician joining the competitive 2026 race for California governor. All eyes are on former Vice President Kamala Harris.
State GovernmentAs LA County sues Edison over deadly fire, is the state’s wildfire fund in jeopardy?March 10, 2025Fire investigators have not found Edison responsible for the Eaton fire — but lawsuits heighten concerns about its potential liability for the most destructive blaze since the state created a fund to prevent wildfires from bankrupting utilities.
State GovernmentResistance state: Tracking California’s lawsuits against the new Trump administrationMarch 7, 2025California’s Democratic leaders set aside tens of millions of dollars to challenge President Donald Trump’s executive orders and policies.
State GovernmentLGBTQ+ advocates push back on Newsom’s remarks about transgender athletesMarch 6, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldNewsom suggests he believes transgender athletes shouldn’t participate in women’s sports.
State GovernmentNewsom’s return to work order gets pushbackMarch 4, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe order requires state workers return to the office four days per week. Opponents say that decision should be up to more than just the governor.
EnvironmentWho should pay billions for climate disasters? California and others target Big Oil — will that work?March 4, 2025California and other states and counties are using a legal strategy that took down Big Tobacco, hoping to make fossil fuel companies pay for damage they have long denied. But many obstacles remain.
State GovernmentNewsom requires state workers to be in the office nearly full timeMarch 4, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiGovernor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Monday calling for state employees to work in-person at least four days per week.
Health CareLaw and order or bystander safety? Police chases spotlight California’s competing prioritiesMarch 3, 2025Nearly 12,000 police pursuits were reported in California in 2022, the most recent data available. More than 400 bystanders were injured because of those chases. Of the 34 people who died, five were uninvolved bystanders.
State GovernmentLawmakers look to expand California's guaranteed income programMarch 3, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe state currently has two pilot programs — one for former foster youth and pregnant people, and another for older adults.
