State GovernmentAdvocates react to new federal rules allowing immigration enforcement into schools, churches and hospitalsJanuary 23, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe Trump administration is rolling back a Biden-era rule prohibiting ICE and CBP from arresting people in “sensitive areas.” Local organizations say that change adds fear in immigrant communities and could lead to more racial profiling.
State GovernmentTrump takes step to overhaul Delta water deliveries to farms, citiesJanuary 22, 2025Trump apparently wants to override new Biden-Newsom rules that have widespread support among Southern California cities and some Central Valley farmers.
State GovernmentCalifornia joins lawsuit against Trump administration to protect birthright citizenshipJanuary 21, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiPresident Trump signed dozens of executive orders on his first day in office, including one to end birthright citizenship. California is one of 22 states suing over that order.
State GovernmentTrump is signing a flurry of executive orders. Here's how those workJanuary 21, 2025Trump is kicking off his second term with a flurry of executive actions. Here's a look at the three main types — orders, proclamations and memorandums — and how they typically work.
EnvironmentWhat's next for EVs under President Trump?January 21, 2025President Donald Trump has signed an executive order promising to eliminate what he incorrectly labels “the electric vehicle mandate” imposed under former President Joe Biden.
State GovernmentTrump wants to deport immigrants accused of crimes. California sheriffs could make that easyJanuary 21, 2025President Donald Trump wants to deport undocumented immigrants arrested on suspicion of various crimes. That could put sheriffs overseeing California jails in conflict with the state’s sanctuary law.
State Government4 takeaways from Trump's second inaugural addressJanuary 21, 2025In what was arguably the most unusual inauguration in American history, President Donald Trump pledged a "golden age" for the country. Here are the key moments.
State GovernmentCalifornia is years behind in implementing a law to make homes more fire resistantJanuary 17, 2025California is years behind in implementing a 2020 law aiming to make it harder for homes to burn during a wildfire. It was slated to take effect in 2023, but the board tasked with developing the regulations has not finalized its guidelines.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom has grown California’s government to record size. Now he, too, is selling ‘efficiency’January 17, 2025Gavin Newsom is echoing the incoming Trump administration as he touts government efficiency.
State GovernmentNewsom's budget has money for new diaper program — possibly at the cost of an existing oneJanuary 17, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe governor's budget proposal includes about $7 million for a new program to provide three months of free diapers to families with newborns. But there currently isn't money for an existing diaper bank program.
