State GovernmentCalifornia makes Diwali an official statewide holidayOctober 9, 2025California is the third U.S. state to designate Diwali as an official statewide holiday. The law, newly signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, takes effect January 1.
State GovernmentNewsom signs first-in-nation law to ban ultraprocessed food in school lunchesOctober 9, 2025California health officials will now decide which ingredients, additives, dyes, and other forms of processing don’t belong in school meals and K-12 cafeterias.
State GovernmentCalifornia voters could see faster election results under new state lawOctober 8, 2025California is known for taking weeks to tally its ballots, causing uncertainty and frustration among voters. That could change with a faster turn-around under a new state law.
State GovernmentTrump’s National Guard moves are part of a dangerous plan, California AG warnsOctober 7, 2025California Attorney General Rob Bonta called President Trump’s push to control state National Guard troops part of a broader power grab, after a judge blocked his attempt to send California forces to Portland.
State GovernmentRegulators know PG&E, Edison are slow to hook up solar. Why are there no penalties?October 7, 2025PG&E and Southern California Edison routinely blow their deadlines to hook up new solar panels, an advocacy group says. But after years of complaints they have not been punished.
State GovernmentMore states are moving to redraw US House districts after Trump urged it for partisan gainOctober 6, 2025A battle over congressional redistricting is playing out across the U.S. as states redraw House districts for partisan advantage.
State GovernmentThe campaign over Gavin Newsom’s maps is one of California’s most expensive everOctober 3, 2025Gov. Gavin Newsom is raising money from labor unions and Democrats all over the country for his redistricting ballot measure. Republicans are pouring in money to fight it.
State GovernmentRuling temporarily stops Trump administration from diverting homeland security funds from California, other sanctuary statesOctober 1, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaThe funding is meant to help states prepare for natural disasters. Critics say the administration was trying to punish states with sanctuary policies.
