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.
State GovernmentGovernor Gavin Newsom says California must counter GOP efforts to redraw congressional mapsJuly 28, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaGovernor Gavin Newsom wants to “fight fire with fire” as Republicans in Texas consider manipulating congressional maps in their favor. He says that could mean scrapping California’s independent redistricting commission.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Planned Parenthood clinics brace for loss of hundreds of millions in federal fundsJuly 25, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldWithout Medicaid reimbursements, the organization says clinics will have to shut their doors Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIncoming Assembly GOP leader Heath Flora talks agriculture, wildfires and bipartisanshipJuly 21, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaHeath Flora will take over as Assembly GOP Leader in September. He shares how his background in firefighting and agriculture shape his politics.
ImmigrationAmid ICE arrests, California puts new limits on legal aid for some undocumented immigrantsJuly 21, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaCalifornia’s state budget adds a restriction to a key legal aid fund, barring immigrants with serious or violent felonies from accessing state-funded legal services. Advocates say this could worsen fear and lead to more deportations.
ImmigrationBill that would ban law enforcement in California from wearing masks advances, but faces legal questionsJuly 18, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldSome Democrats in Sacramento are divided over the measure that would include local, state and federal agents.
