State GovernmentNewsom to deploy CA National Guard after millions at risk of delayed food assistance in shutdownOctober 22, 2025Without federal intervention or the shutdown ending by Thursday, about 5.5 million low-income Californians enrolled in the program would likely not receive assistance for November — including nearly 3.5 million children and senior citizens.
State GovernmentCharles Munger Jr.: Meet the megadonor opposing Prop 50October 22, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe physicist has devoted over $30 million to oppose the ballot measure, which would approve new maps that could net Democrats five more congressional seats. Munger is an original backer of California’s independent redistricting commission. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionNew California law prohibits declawing catsOctober 20, 2025 | Kai ArellanoIt will be illegal to declaw cats in California starting Jan. 1. The new law prohibits veterinarians from performing declawing, onychectomy or phalangectomy even at the request of an owner. Owners also cannot perform the procedure on their cats.
Sacramento RegionThousands expected at second ‘No Kings’ rally at California CapitolOctober 17, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaThe rally is part of a nationwide day of action opposing what organizers call an abuse of power by President Donald Trump. The event will also spotlight California’s Proposition 50.
EducationCal State workers are getting a one-time bonus, paid for by a $144 million loan due next yearOctober 16, 2025The $144 million loan will be used to pay for one-time bonuses for faculty and staff.
Health CareNewsom unveils $11 state insulin for Californians: ‘We took matters into our own hands’October 16, 2025Lawmakers have focused on the high cost of diabetes drugs. The announcement will make state-branded insulin available two years later than the governor originally promised.
State GovernmentConservatives gather at state Capitol to remember Charlie KirkOctober 14, 2025 | Tony RodriguezAt the Capitol steps, hundreds gathered to mark what would have been Charlie Kirk’s birthday. The memorial honored the conservative political commentator who was killed in Utah last month on a college campus.
State GovernmentCalifornia restaurants will have to disclose food allergens on their menus under new lawOctober 14, 2025California will become the first state in the nation to require restaurants to disclose major food allergens on their menus starting in 2026. The new law signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom applies to businesses with at least 20 locations.
State GovernmentKatie Porter faces backlash over behavior in interview, raising questions about double standards for women in politicsOctober 10, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaPorter is the leading candidate in the race to be California’s next governor. Experts say the interview backlash highlights a double standard for women in politics.
State GovernmentDoes Prop. 50 divide California communities? Depends how you measure itOctober 10, 2025Prop. 50 would enact a congressional map that helps Democrats, but a new analysis finds it doesn’t change Californians’ representation much on other measures.
