Trump gloats about California dam water release, critics call it wasteful and reckless

President Trump on Monday again claimed that he is making California safer by ordering unscheduled water releases from two dams in the Central Valley. Water experts say this was not a wise move.

California gets $184 million to reduce bus emissions

California was given over $184 million in grants to support the state's transition to zero- and low-emission buses, Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein announced on Monday.

President Biden tours storm damage
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President Joe Biden arrived at Santa Clara County's Moffett Airfield Thursday morning to begin his tour of the storm-ravaged Central Coast.

California primary election: races to watch

The June 7 primary election is here. Here are just a few of the races we’re keeping our eyes on.

Watch 'Pulse of the People' with Sen. Alex Padilla

Watch "Pulse of the People," featuring Sen. Alex Padilla, here on Monday, Aug. 16 from 7-8 p.m. Pacific.

FEMA mass vaccination sites in California should stay open, senators urge

Federal officials should provide support to keep mass vaccination sites open at the Oakland Coliseum and Cal State University-Los Angeles, Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla said Wednesday.

Sen. Alex Padilla named chair of immigration subcommittee

Sen. Alex Padilla made the announcement Sunday, noting that his priority is to restore humanity, dignity and respect to the immigration process.

Padilla's pick as U.S. Senator comes with mixed reaction

Newsom's appointment of Padilla isn’t without controversy as some thought the position should have gone to an African American.

Newsom taps Alex Padilla to replace Kamala Harris in US Senate

The child of Mexican immigrants, Padilla will be California’s first Latino senator, giving a new level of representation to the demographic group that makes up nearly 40% of the state’s population.