ImmigrationCalifornia sues Trump administration for sending National Guard to Los Angeles protestsJune 9, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiNewsom and AG Bonta say the Trump administration violated the law by sending the troops without Newsom’s consent. Shortly after, the federal government mobilized 700 Marines.
Environment‘Dead on arrival:’ State Sen. Cabaldon, Delta Caucus draw ‘red line’ on fast-tracking Delta tunnel projectJune 9, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezGovernor Gavin Newsom’s proposal to fast-track the controversial Delta Conveyance Project through last month’s budget revision is drawing opposition from a bipartisan group of lawmakers representing communities that could be impacted by the plan.
Immigration‘Everybody stood up’: Why a union leader’s arrest galvanized California Democrats on immigrationJune 9, 2025SEIU California leader David Huerta pressed to raise wages for custodians and other workers for decades before he was detained at a Los Angeles immigration protest.
ImmigrationWith troops and protests, Trump’s feud with California moves to the streets of LAJune 9, 2025President Trump’s deployment of California National Guard soldiers in spite of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s objections escalated tensions between the Republican administration and the Democratic state.
State GovernmentPower bills in California have jumped nearly 50% in four years. Democrats think they have solutionsJune 6, 2025California lawmakers advanced several reform measures this week to rein in utility profits, slash electricity bills and potentially save consumers billions of dollars.
State GovernmentCalifornia is failing to provide a vital safeguard against wrongful convictionsJune 5, 2025A CalMatters investigation finds a dangerous shortage of defense investigators across the state.
Health CareCalifornia lawmakers want doctors to know more about menopauseJune 4, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe California legislature wants doctors to get more educated about menopause symptoms and treatment, part of a national trend in menopause-related legislation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
