Supreme Court allows California's Democrat-friendly house map for 2026 midterms

The Supreme Court rejected a GOP bid to block California's new congressional map, allowing the state to use the Democrat-friendly lines in the 2026 elections.

Trump, Newsom spar at World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum has also become a stage for the latest war of words between Pres. Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom. 

Trump, Newsom feud on display at World Economic Forum in Davos

The ongoing rivalry between President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom took center stage at the World Economic Forum, with Trump weighing in on California and crime.

One year in: Donald Trump rewrites role of presidency in a divided country

President Donald Trump has commanded attention during his second term. He's rewritten the role of the presidency in a divided country, commanding constant attention with little regard for consequences.

California State Parks offer free vehicle entrance on MLK holiday

The move comes as a direct counter-policy to the Trump administration, which recently canceled the long-standing tradition of free entry to national parks for the civil rights holiday.

Federal judges allow California to use new US House map ahead of 2026 election

A federal three-judge panel ruled 2-1 to allow California to use a voter-approved congressional map designed to boost Democrats in the 2026 midterms.

List: New California laws in 2026

The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.

Newsom pits falling California crime against Trump’s ‘criminal cronies’

Gov. Gavin Newsom escalated his long-standing feud with President Donald Trump on Tuesday, launching a new website detailing the criminal records of the president and his associates.

Newsom hits back at Trump proposal to reduce fuel efficiency standards

Less than an hour after President Donald Trump announced a proposal to slash fuel economy rules for auto manufacturers, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statement criticizing the idea as harmful to the environment and costly for Americans.

DOJ sues over California US House map

The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026

Newsom confirms he may run for president in 2028

California Governor Gavin Newsom has offered the most definitive response yet on his plans for a potential run for the White House in 2028.

Newsom warns Californians after Trump backs off Bay Area immigration surge

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday nudged Californians to be cautious about President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to pause a planned federal immigration surge in the San Francisco Bay Area, warning that the president often changes his mind.

Californians can buy insulin pens for $55 per pack beginning Jan. 1

Californians will be able to buy five packs of insulin pens for a maximum of $55 per pack, or $11 per pen, starting Jan. 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday. 

New California law expands Newsom's mental health court. Will it help more people?

One of Gov. Gavin Newsom's marquee mental health programs may broaden its reach despite persistent questions about the number of people it's helping and whether it's achieving the goals he set out for it when it launched.

Newsom signs controversial bill letting relatives care for kids if parents are deported

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed a bill allowing a broad range of relatives to step in as children's caregivers if their parents are deported, a measure that had provoked a firestorm of conservative criticism.

What California's new AI law means for your kids' safety online

The law requires companies to notify minor users every three hours that they are interacting with a chatbot, not a human.

California bill bans ultra-processed foods in school meals by 2035

California is now the first state to define ultra-processed foods, or UPFs. It's the latest of moves from California leaders to lay out healthy food protections for kids.