Spanish/EspañolVotantes de California divididos mientras Newsom impulsa plan estatal de redistribución para contrarrestar a TexasAugust 27, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaVotantes en el distrito del congresista republicano Kevin Kiley reaccionan a la propuesta del gobernador para contrarrestar el gerrymandering del Partido Republicano en Texas.
State GovernmentCalifornia GOP takes Newsom to court over redistricting, again. Will Trump sue next?August 26, 2025California Republicans are suing again to try and keep Gov. Newsom and Democrats’ redistricting plan off voters’ ballots. President Trump floated the idea of suing, too.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s plan to redraw congressional maps in favor of Democrats now heads to votersAugust 21, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldThe contentious, Democratic-led proposal would establish new congressional district lines that favor Democrats until after the 2030 census, suspending the state’s independent citizens redistricting commission that’s been in place for 15 years.
State GovernmentPlanned Parenthood bets on redistricting to push back against GOP funding cutsAugust 21, 2025Abortion rights groups are backing California Democrats in the escalating battle to redraw congressional maps, warning that Republicans are rigging seats on the heels of deeply unpopular cuts to safety net health programs.
State GovernmentPlacer County voters split as Newsom pushes California redistricting plan to counter TexasAugust 21, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaVoters in Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley’s district react to the governor’s proposal to counter GOP gerrymandering in Texas.
State GovernmentObama applauds Newsom’s California redistricting plan as ‘responsible’ as Texas GOP pushes new mapsAugust 21, 2025Former President Barack Obama has expressed support for California Governor Gavin Newsom's approach to redistricting.
State GovernmentWhy many California Democrats are feeling angst over Newsom’s redistrictingAugust 20, 2025California voters backed independent redistricting for congressional seats and giving it up to counter President Trump creates a moral conflict even for Democrats.
State GovernmentDemocrats in Sacramento introduce redistricting bills over Republican objectionsAugust 19, 2025 | Laura Fitzgerald | Gerardo ZavalaDemocratic lawmakers formally introduced legislation, asking California voters to suspend the state’s independent redistricting rules
State GovernmentGavin Newsom warms to Big Oil in climate reversalAugust 18, 2025After years of cracking down on California’s oil industry, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats are moving to get Kern County wells pumping again to avoid soaring gasoline prices.
State GovernmentCalifornia Democrats unveil their new congressional map to counter RepublicansAugust 15, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldIn response to critiques, Governor Gavin Newsom argued his redistricting proposal is transparent because voters will have the ultimate say. The Texas plan will not be sent to voters.
