State GovernmentDemocrat Mike McGuire challenges GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa for new Prop. 50 seatNovember 13, 2025McGuire, who terms out of the Legislature next year, hopes to capitalize on Democrats’ new voter registration advantage in LaMalfa’s post-Prop. 50 district to flip a congressional seat from red to blue.
State GovernmentAs e-bikes surge in popularity, a new California council wants to study safety risksNovember 13, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaAt least 20,000 people nationwide are injured yearly on e-bikes. In California, a new statewide council will study the causes and how to protect people without discouraging e-bike use.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom’s former chief of staff arrested on allegations of bank and wire fraudNovember 12, 2025The federal grand jury indictment accuses Williamson and four other co-conspirators, including Becerra’s former chief of staff, of funneling $225,000 in money from a dormant campaign account.
State Government‘No’ campaign advisor and Prop 50 map architect respond to election resultsNovember 6, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyProp 50 passed easily Tuesday. Republican political consultant Mike Madrid, who advised the No campaign and data consultant Paul Mitchell, whose company drew the new congressional maps, discuss the results. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWith the rise of AI, California’s data centers require more water, energy. But by how much?November 6, 2025 | Manola SecairaThis year, California lawmakers considered bills to assess the impact generative AI will have on the state’s natural resources, as experts say it’s driving up energy and water demands at data centers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRep. Nancy Pelosi announces retirement after 38 years in CongressNovember 6, 2025Her retirement, which comes amid Democrats’ cries for a new generation of leadership, sets the stage for a showdown between a progressive challenger and a well-known moderate state senator.
State GovernmentProp 50 leaves Kevin Kiley without a clear district for 2026 runNovember 5, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaWith new congressional maps in place, Kiley faces no easy path and Placer County faces a major political reshuffling.
State GovernmentProposition 50 passed in California. Here’s what you missedNovember 5, 2025California voters backed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to redraw congressional districts in favor of Democrats. It was a big night for him in his rivalry with President Donald Trump.
State GovernmentCalifornia voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026November 4, 2025California voters have approved a plan to overhaul the state’s congressional district boundaries, giving Democrats a boost in their bid to win the U.S. House majority next year.
State GovernmentAlex Padilla, a favorite to succeed Gavin Newsom, won’t run for California governorNovember 4, 2025Sen. Alex Padilla was never officially in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, but his national profile led many to believe that he’d be a favorite to win.
