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.
EducationConsidering TK for your child? Take a peek inside one ideal classroom scenarioAugust 20, 2025This fall at least 200,000 California students are expected to enroll in transitional kindergarten, which serves as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten.
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 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 grocery prices could rise if this self-checkout bill passes, grocers argueAugust 14, 2025Labor unions are trying once again to regulate self-checkout lanes at California stores. This year’s bill waters down a version that died last session, but businesses still warn it will increase costs and lead to consumer frustration.
State Government5 things to know as Newsom and Trump go back to court over the National Guard in LAAugust 11, 2025Gov. Gavin Newsom alleges the Trump administration broke a 19th Century law called the Posse Comitatus Act when it deployed military units to Los Angeles in June.
Sacramento RegionShould Lyft and Uber charge more if your battery is low? California may soon ban thatAugust 4, 2025California lawmakers want to ban companies from using data about consumers’ devices like battery life, model and geolocation to set fluctuating prices. Proponents say such “surveillance pricing” is discriminatory.
Health CareBonta sues Trump administration over Planned Parenthood cutsJuly 30, 2025California’s suit contends that Trump’s signature tax law is unconstitutionally vague and requires states to violate Planned Parenthood’s First Amendment rights.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia’s NPR and PBS stations will cut staff and programs after funding slashedJuly 28, 2025Small NPR and PBS stations in California are teetering after Congress pulled funding from public broadcasting. Even big stations are bracing for cuts.
Health CareShe kept challenging one of California’s biggest health insurers. Then, it tried to cut her offJuly 22, 2025A California addiction center found a way to compel Anthem to cover patients it rejected. Their dispute reflects a broader tug-of-war in mental health treatment.
