Local, state officials react to federal deployment to the Bay Area
The news that scores of federal agents would be descending on the Bay Area immediately drew condemnation from elected officials across the region and California as a whole.
How Prop. 50 would change California's congressional district maps
There's one topic currently dominating California's political landscape: Proposition 50, an effort to redraw the state's congressional maps in order to create five new Democratic seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Gov. Newsom to deploy California National Guard to food banks
California Governor Gavin Newsom is rolling out a new plan to help keep millions of Californians from going hungry.
Katie Porter addresses her behavior in viral videos: 'I am taking responsibility'
Porter has since apologized, saying that she "could have handled things better," and acknowledged that she can be tough but needs to better express appreciation for her team.
How to vote in California's special election for Prop. 50
California's special election on Nov. 4 is to authorize temporary use of new congressional district maps through 2030.
California becomes first state to define ‘ultra-processed foods,’ aiming to phase them out of school lunches
California is the first state in the nation to officially define what counts as an "ultra-processed food" — a move supporters say could change what millions of kids eat in school cafeterias.
California special election, vote on redistricting measure nears
The effort to pass California's Proposition 50 redistricting measure brought in some Democratic heavy hitters Thursday night in Oakland.
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.
Katie Porter nearly walks out of CBS interview
Former Congresswoman Katie Porter is facing criticism after trying to walk out of an interview Wednesday. The former Orange County representative took exception to a reporter's question about appealing to voters who also voted for President Trump.
Rural California leaders say Prop 50 would dilute their voice in Congress
As California voters begin casting ballots on Proposition 50, rural leaders are raising concerns about what the measure could mean for their representation in Congress.
Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA announces California campus stop
Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA will have a California campus stop. The announcement comes days after the organization's founder was shot and killed in Utah.
California passes ICE mask ban in closing days of session
After a summer characterized by masked federal agents detaining immigrants in Los Angeles, the California Legislature passed two measures Thursday that seek to force law enforcement officers to identify themselves.
State AG's office sues over 'inhumane conditions' at LA County jails
The lawsuit alleges "unconstitutional and inhumane conditions" in county jails, including unsanitary facilities, overcrowding, and inadequate healthcare.
John Burton, San Francisco Democrat who shaped California’s political landscape, dies
John Burton, a fiery and influential San Francisco Democrat who shaped California’s political landscape and championed the underdog for nearly six decades, has died at age 92.
LAPD no longer providing protection for Kamala Harris after backlash: report
The Los Angeles Police Department has pulled its officers from a security detail at the Brentwood home of Kamala Harris after backlash from the public that crime suppression units were being diverted to instead guard the former VP.
California may give up a lot of freedom to join western power grid
With just 10 days left until the end of the California legislative session, one bill caught our eye. It has to do with your electric bill and a possible return to the days of the California energy crisis 25 years ago.
Gov. Newsom signs legislation advancing special election on California redistricting
Voters will have the ultimate say in November.
State lawmakers gear up for contentious debate, votes on redistricting plan
Ahead of Thursday's votes in Sacramento on redistricting, the California Supreme Court has ruled against a Republican-led effort to block the plan.
Santa Rosa could play a huge role in redistricting
The North Bay will play a major role in the Democrats' effort to take a seat away from a Republican, while keeping two seats they already have in their column with Sonoma's County seat playing a pivotal role. Santa Rosa's may soon have a different Congressional boundary around it.
California Democrats introduce redistricting legislation, Republicans vow to fight
Democratic lawmakers in California’s legislature returned from summer break and immediately took up Governor Newsom’s partisan push to redraw congressional lines.