State GovernmentCalifornia voters could see faster election results under new state lawOctober 8, 2025California is known for taking weeks to tally its ballots, causing uncertainty and frustration among voters. That could change with a faster turn-around under a new state law.
State GovernmentTrump’s National Guard moves are part of a dangerous plan, California AG warnsOctober 7, 2025California Attorney General Rob Bonta called President Trump’s push to control state National Guard troops part of a broader power grab, after a judge blocked his attempt to send California forces to Portland.
State GovernmentRegulators know PG&E, Edison are slow to hook up solar. Why are there no penalties?October 7, 2025PG&E and Southern California Edison routinely blow their deadlines to hook up new solar panels, an advocacy group says. But after years of complaints they have not been punished.
State GovernmentMore states are moving to redraw US House districts after Trump urged it for partisan gainOctober 6, 2025A battle over congressional redistricting is playing out across the U.S. as states redraw House districts for partisan advantage.
State GovernmentThe campaign over Gavin Newsom’s maps is one of California’s most expensive everOctober 3, 2025Gov. Gavin Newsom is raising money from labor unions and Democrats all over the country for his redistricting ballot measure. Republicans are pouring in money to fight it.
State GovernmentRuling temporarily stops Trump administration from diverting homeland security funds from California, other sanctuary statesOctober 1, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaThe funding is meant to help states prepare for natural disasters. Critics say the administration was trying to punish states with sanctuary policies.
State GovernmentFormer judges say mass firings could undermine immigration court systemSeptember 30, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaThe Trump Administration has fired dozens of federal immigration judges nationwide, including in Sacramento, raising concerns that inexperienced replacements could undermine fair hearings for immigrants.
EnvironmentHas Gavin Newsom changed his tune on Big Oil? Some environmentalists say yesSeptember 26, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldThe Governor’s recent approval of a bill to boost in-state oil production draws criticism from environmental advocates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessWhy figuring out how many homes California needs is more art than scienceSeptember 26, 202556,000. 2.7 million. 840,000. Why is one of California’s most pressing policy problems so hard to measure?
State GovernmentRicardo Lara proposes insurance rule that critics call ‘revenge’September 25, 2025California’s insurance commissioner has sparred with Consumer Watchdog, which says his proposed rule is retaliatory.
