State GovernmentThere’s still time to vote in the Nov. 4th special election, but voters may not want to waitOctober 24, 2025 | Ruth FinchThe special election for Prop. 50, that allows for mid-decade congressional redistricting, is being held through Nov. 4. Here’s what you need to know about registration, mail-in ballots and more.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senator Adam Schiff talks shutdown, National Guard deployments, Prop 50October 23, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaThe Democratic U.S. senator breaks down the impacts of the government shutdown, criticizes Trump’s use of National Guard troops and shares his perspective on California’s Proposition 50. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHundreds of cardroom employees protest in Sacramento over proposed state gaming regulationsOctober 23, 2025 | Chris FeltsThe latest battle between cardrooms and tribal casinos made its way to Sacramento. Over a hundred cardroom employees protested in front of Attorney General Rob Bonta's office in opposition to proposed gaming regulations they say could cost jobs.
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.
