State GovernmentTrump administration sues California over transgender athlete policiesJuly 9, 2025President Donald Trump’s administration has sued the California Department of Education for allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams.
State Government‘This tax could kill this industry.’ California cannabis operators brace for increaseJuly 1, 2025California’s excise tax on legal weed is increasing, despite efforts to keep it lower to help the struggling industry. Lawmakers left it out of the state budget they passed Monday.
State GovernmentThey were convicted of killing with their cars. No one told the DMV.June 25, 2025A CalMatters investigation found that courts didn’t report hundreds of vehicular manslaughter convictions to the DMV, prompting officials to belatedly take many drivers’ licenses.
EducationTrump administration threatens cuts to California program over references to gender identityJune 23, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe program covers a broad range of topics and reaches a small segment of California’s students.
ImmigrationSacramento lawmaker demanding answers for courthouse shutdown, immigration detainmentsJune 20, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyThe near-total shutdown of the John E. Moss Federal Building in downtown Sacramento last week has raised concerns from a Sacramento lawmaker. Assemblymember Maggy Krell has filed Freedom of Information Act requests.
State GovernmentAn appeals court backs Trump's control of the California National Guard for nowJune 20, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldA federal appeals court in California has ruled that President Trump can maintain control over California National Guard troops in Los Angeles — rejecting at least temporarily Gov. Gavin Newsom's attempt to take back control of the Guard.
Health CareCalifornia legislature passes budget with impacts to public healthJune 13, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe plan would freeze Medi-Cal enrollment for adults without legal status and fund voter-approved Proposition 36.
ImmigrationAppeals court blocks earlier ruling, allows Trump to command California Guard for nowJune 13, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom had said he planned to return the 4,000 Guard Friday to their regular duties protecting the border. Instead, it looked as if they will continue under the command of Trump, facing off with protesters in downtown L.A.
Immigration‘Outrageous’: California Democrats react to FBI agents handcuffing Sen. Alex PadillaJune 12, 2025Alex Padilla is the first Latino to represent California in the U.S. Senate. FBI agents handcuffed him after he interrupted a press conference on immigration enforcement in LA.
Health CareLife-threatening meals: Restaurants would identify food allergens for diners under this proposed lawJune 11, 2025Doctors say the bill in the Legislature could save lives, but the restaurant association is opposed, saying it could give diners a false sense of security.
