State GovernmentNewsom to Trump: Stop redistricting plans or California will redraw its own mapsAugust 12, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaGovernor Gavin Newsom sent a letter to President Trump threatening to redraw California’s maps if GOP-led redistricting in states like Texas doesn’t stop.
Health CareNorthern California Republican heckled at packed town hall over Trump and Medi-CalAugust 12, 2025At his first in-person town hall since Trump’s megabill became law, Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa largely defended his vote for the legislation while fielding expletive-laden questions from a hostile crowd.
State Government5 things to know as Newsom and Trump go back to court over the National Guard in LAAugust 11, 2025Gov. Gavin Newsom alleges the Trump administration broke a 19th Century law called the Posse Comitatus Act when it deployed military units to Los Angeles in June.
EnvironmentCalifornia cut coal from its energy supply. Why it might plug back into fossil fuelsAugust 7, 2025For years, California refused to create a Western mega energy market over concerns about fossil fuels and union jobs. But now, the idea is closer than ever.
State GovernmentCA Democrats meet to negotiate new congressional mapsAugust 5, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldNewsom says the maps will be released publicly before going before voters in November.
State GovernmentDespite budget fights, California preserves food aid expansion for older undocumented residentsAugust 1, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaCalifornia kept its plan to expand food aid to undocumented adults 55 and older in 2027 after removing a proposed restriction. Advocates say food banks are already overwhelmed and warn more support is critical as the need grows.
EnvironmentCal Fire adds final Firehawk helicopters to fleetAugust 1, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaCalifornia just completed its Firehawk helicopter fleet — faster, stronger aircraft with high-flying capability. Cal Fire and Governor Gavin Newsom say it’s a crucial upgrade as wildfires intensify.
Spanish/EspañolGavin Newsom dice que California debe contrarrestar los esfuerzos del Partido Republicano para rediseñar los mapas del CongresoAugust 1, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaEl gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, dijo que los demócratas no pueden quedarse de brazos cruzados mientras estados gobernados por republicanos, como Texas, planean redibujar sus distritos del Congreso.
State GovernmentKamala Harris will not run for California governorJuly 30, 2025Ending feverish speculation that began after her loss in November’s presidential election, former Vice President Kamala Harris said she would not run for California governor.
State GovernmentCalifornia sues after Trump demands access to sensitive data about food stamp recipientsJuly 29, 2025The Trump administration told states to provide the data by July 30 or risk losing federal funding to administer the program. This is California’s 35th suit against the Trump administration.
