State GovernmentCalifornia bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3April 20, 2026Three people in California have been sentenced for insurance fraud involving a person in a bear costume damaging high-end cars. The California Insurance Department says they staged fake attacks on a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes.
State GovernmentAssembly Democrats advance bill aimed at keeping armed officers away from polling placesApril 16, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldThe bill would prevent armed individuals from being stationed near vote centers and childcare facilities.
State GovernmentFormer State Assembly Speaker and LA Mayor says California needs proven leadership as governorApril 16, 2026 | Vicki Gonzalez | Andrew GarciaAntonio Villaraigosa joined Insight with Vicki Gonzalez to lay out his extensive career in state politics, why he is only running for one term and how he plans to respond to the Trump administration if elected governor. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHow gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant communityApril 16, 2026The FBI and Indian authorities allege that gangs based in India are terrorizing Sikh immigrants in California by threatening them and demanding money.
State GovernmentMillions of Californians have yet to claim inflation relief funds ahead of the April 30th deadlineApril 15, 2026 | Chris FeltsIf you still have an inflation relief debit card from a few years ago, you might want to use it or lose it. Funds are set to expire at the end of the month.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s former top financial officer makes her case for governorApril 14, 2026 | Andrew Garcia | Vicki GonzalezBetty Yee suspended her campaign for governor on April 20, 2026. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s race for governor is in for a major shakeup following Swalwell’s exitApril 14, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldWhat former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s exit from the race means for other Democrats. Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling a special election for his East Bay seat for August 18.
State GovernmentQ&A: State Senator Ashby on her bill to reform how Sacramento works together on homelessnessApril 13, 2026 | Riley PalmerThe bill has divided local electeds and would change leadership around homeless initiatives and how funding flows in the Sacramento region Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTrump wanted California Republicans to back Steve Hilton. They didn’t listenApril 13, 2026The California Republican Party failed to endorse a candidate for governor, demonstrating that Trump’s influence only goes so far in California, even among his party’s most faithful.
State GovernmentEric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after sex assault allegationsApril 13, 2026Swalwell continued to deny the allegations in a post on social media Sunday but apologized to his family for “mistakes in judgment.”
