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.
Proposed legislation in California, New York would allow residents to sue federal agents
Following the shooting death of a Minneapolis woman at the hands of federal agents on Wednesday, lawmakers in New York and other states have moved to introduce legislation that allows federal agents to be sued in state court. Those bills echo the language of a California bill introduced by State Senator Scott Wiener last year.
Following the shooting death of a Minneapolis woman at the hands of federal agents on Wednesday, lawmakers in New York and other states have moved to introduce legislation that allows federal agents to be sued in state court. Those bills echo the language of a California bill introduced by State Senator Scott Wiener last year.
Newsom delivers final state-of-state as national ambitions loom
Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State address Thursday at the Capitol, one day before releasing his final budget proposal for the coming year.
Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State address Thursday at the Capitol, one day before releasing his final budget proposal for the coming year.
Congressional hopefuls Wiener, Chan and Chakrabarti to face off in candidate forum Wednesday night
The candidates vying to replace Nancy Pelosi as the representative for California’s eleventh congressional district will on Wednesday night meet for their first candidate forum.
The candidates vying to replace Nancy Pelosi as the representative for California’s eleventh congressional district will on Wednesday night meet for their first candidate forum.
Northern California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies at 65
House GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., died Tuesday at the age of 65. The current House makeup stands at 218 Republicans and 213 Democrats.
House GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., died Tuesday at the age of 65. The current House makeup stands at 218 Republicans and 213 Democrats.
New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
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.
Plastic bag ban, school cell phone crackdown among new California laws in 2026
Some of the new laws include cracking down on cell phones in schools and new rules on food delivery app.
Some of the new laws include cracking down on cell phones in schools and new rules on food delivery app.
Lurie, Assemblymember Stefani push for stronger protections for domestic violence survivors
Mayor Daniel Lurie on Friday announced a statewide legislative effort, in partnership with Assemblymember Catherin Stefani, to strengthen protections for survivors of domestic violence.
Mayor Daniel Lurie on Friday announced a statewide legislative effort, in partnership with Assemblymember Catherin Stefani, to strengthen protections for survivors of domestic violence.
California candidates for governor square off in San Jose forum
Six of the ten announced candidates seeking to be the next Governor of California outlined views on affordability, housing and other key issues facing the state.
Six of the ten announced candidates seeking to be the next Governor of California outlined views on affordability, housing and other key issues facing the state.
States, counties file suit to undo Trump cuts to homelessness funding
A national coalition of local governments and non-profit organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from restricting the billions of dollars of funding for programs to help house homeless Americans across the country.
A national coalition of local governments and non-profit organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from restricting the billions of dollars of funding for programs to help house homeless Americans across the country.
New Sunset supervisor, Alan Wong, sworn in
San Francisco's Sunset District once again has a new supervisor.
San Francisco's Sunset District once again has a new supervisor.
Democratic candidate drops out of CA governor race, endorses Eric Swalwell
One Democratic candidate just dropped out of the race for California governor and endorsed Eric Swalwell.
One Democratic candidate just dropped out of the race for California governor and endorsed Eric Swalwell.
Rep. Eric Swalwell announces run for California governor
Swalwell represents California’s 14th Congressional District, which encompasses a large portion of the East Bay.
Swalwell represents California’s 14th Congressional District, which encompasses a large portion of the East Bay.
London Breed announces she will not run for Congress
Former San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Wednesday announced that she would not be running for election to replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress.
Former San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Wednesday announced that she would not be running for election to replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress.
Tom Steyer announces run for California governor
Billionaire activist Tom Steyer announced Wednesday that he is running for California governor.
Billionaire activist Tom Steyer announced Wednesday that he is running for California governor.
Former Newsom chief of staff charged in $225K fraud, corruption scheme
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff was charged Wednesday with multiple federal counts of fraud and conspiracy in connection with an alleged scheme to steal campaign funds from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff was charged Wednesday with multiple federal counts of fraud and conspiracy in connection with an alleged scheme to steal campaign funds from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
San Mateo County Sheriff: public interview held in Redwood City
Residents in San Mateo County had their chance to ask questions directly to the candidates for the county's next sheriff.
Residents in San Mateo County had their chance to ask questions directly to the candidates for the county's next sheriff.
Former SF mayor London Breed 'seriously considering' run for Pelosi's House seat
Breed stressed that she has not made any decisions but is having conversations with people, including San Franciscans, about their thoughts.
Breed stressed that she has not made any decisions but is having conversations with people, including San Franciscans, about their thoughts.