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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Judge in SF orders Trump to end California National Guard deployment in Los Angeles
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop deploying California National Guard troops in Los Angeles
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop deploying California National Guard troops in Los Angeles
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
New California law now requires officials to disclose job offers made before they leave office
The measure was introduced to prevent conflicts of interest where lawmakers could vote on matters that would benefit their future employers.
The measure was introduced to prevent conflicts of interest where lawmakers could vote on matters that would benefit their future employers.
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.
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.
Gov. Newsom signs California law to protect street vendors
The law limits California from collecting or sharing street vendor immigration status information.
The law limits California from collecting or sharing street vendor immigration status information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
State housing mandate for 2.5 million units by 2031 is behind
Cities and counties are struggling with a state mandate to build some 2.5 million housing units buy 2031, with some towns rebelling under the load. Mill Valley, a town of 14,000 people have to come up with a whole lot of homes and soon.
Cities and counties are struggling with a state mandate to build some 2.5 million housing units buy 2031, with some towns rebelling under the load. Mill Valley, a town of 14,000 people have to come up with a whole lot of homes and soon.
National Guard troops from California headed to Portland, Newsom's office says
Governor Gavin Newsom's office confirms that some of California's National Guard troops are being sent to Portland at the directive of President Trump.
Governor Gavin Newsom's office confirms that some of California's National Guard troops are being sent to Portland at the directive of President Trump.
Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.