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.
State GovernmentLawmakers and Newsom are billions apart on cuts to health care, education and moreJune 10, 2025Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed major cuts to Medi-Cal and other social programs to close a $12 billion deficit. Democrats in the state Legislature are pushing back, proposing more borrowing.
State GovernmentWhat to know about Trump's deployment of the Marines and National Guard to LA's immigration protestsJune 10, 2025Marines and additional National Guard troops are headed to Los Angeles on President Donald Trump’s orders in response to protests over immigration raids. The authorization came amid mostly peaceful protests in the city on Monday.
ImmigrationCalifornia sues Trump administration for sending National Guard to Los Angeles protestsJune 9, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiNewsom and AG Bonta say the Trump administration violated the law by sending the troops without Newsom’s consent. Shortly after, the federal government mobilized 700 Marines.
Environment‘Dead on arrival:’ State Sen. Cabaldon, Delta Caucus draw ‘red line’ on fast-tracking Delta tunnel projectJune 9, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezGovernor Gavin Newsom’s proposal to fast-track the controversial Delta Conveyance Project through last month’s budget revision is drawing opposition from a bipartisan group of lawmakers representing communities that could be impacted by the plan.
Immigration‘Everybody stood up’: Why a union leader’s arrest galvanized California Democrats on immigrationJune 9, 2025SEIU California leader David Huerta pressed to raise wages for custodians and other workers for decades before he was detained at a Los Angeles immigration protest.
