Newsom delivers final state-of-state as national ambitions loom
While Newsom has not announced future plans, political analysts widely expect him to run for president in 2028.
While Newsom has not announced future plans, political analysts widely expect him to run for president in 2028.
Content creator Trisha Paytas considers 2026 congressional bid
YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.
YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.
Rick Caruso reflects on Jan. 2025 fires
Businessman Rick Caruso looks back on the Palisades Fire that ended up devastating the Pacific Palisades.
Businessman Rick Caruso looks back on the Palisades Fire that ended up devastating the Pacific Palisades.
Spencer Pratt running for Los Angeles Mayor
Reality TV star turned activist Spencer Pratt, who lost his home in the Palisades Fire, announced he will run for Mayor of Los Angeles.
Reality TV star turned activist Spencer Pratt, who lost his home in the Palisades Fire, announced he will run for Mayor of Los Angeles.
Cracking down vs. price-gouging on fire survivors
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that includes cracking down on price gouging that would target Jan. 2025 wildfire survivors.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that includes cracking down on price gouging that would target Jan. 2025 wildfire survivors.
Frustration lingers 1 year after Palisades, Eaton
Frustration continues to linger among wildfire survivors one year after losing everything.
Frustration continues to linger among wildfire survivors one year after losing everything.
California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies at 65
House GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., died Tuesday at the age of 65. His death brings House Republicans' majority down from 218 to 213.
House GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., died Tuesday at the age of 65. His death brings House Republicans' majority down from 218 to 213.
California plastic bag ban in effect: What to know
Shoppers using food assistance programs remain exempt from the paper bag fee.
Shoppers using food assistance programs remain exempt from the paper bag fee.
California new laws 2026 include additional holiday, tortilla change
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a sweeping array of bills for 2026 covering consumer protection, labor rights, education, and public safety.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a sweeping array of bills for 2026 covering consumer protection, labor rights, education, and public safety.
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.
New California immigration laws 2026 cover rights, student protections
While California officials call these laws necessary "guardrails," the federal government maintains it has sole authority over immigration enforcement.
While California officials call these laws necessary "guardrails," the federal government maintains it has sole authority over immigration enforcement.
Tech billionaires threaten to flee California over proposed 5% wealth tax
The proposal would impose a one-time 5% tax on the assets of California residents worth more than $1 billion.
The proposal would impose a one-time 5% tax on the assets of California residents worth more than $1 billion.
Immigrant truckers sue California DMV over 21,000 commercial license revocations
The move came after the Trump administration started cracking down on states’ issuance of the licenses to immigrants.
The move came after the Trump administration started cracking down on states’ issuance of the licenses to immigrants.
Newsom declares state of emergency for 8 California counties over severe weather events in 2025
The proclamations cover diverse disasters, including windstorms, a tsunami, the Gifford Fire, monsoons, and mudslides that caused significant damage.
The proclamations cover diverse disasters, including windstorms, a tsunami, the Gifford Fire, monsoons, and mudslides that caused significant damage.
New laws going into effect in California in 2026
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Legal showdown: Court battle heats up over California's 'Democrat-favoring' congressional map
The lawsuit, which is backed by the Trump administration, challenges the legality of the new boundaries by alleging the map illegally used race as a factor to favor Hispanic voters.
The lawsuit, which is backed by the Trump administration, challenges the legality of the new boundaries by alleging the map illegally used race as a factor to favor Hispanic voters.
Halle Berry stuns crowd by criticizing Gavin Newsom, says he 'probably should not be our next president'
'Catwoman' star Halle Berry says California Gov. Gavin Newsom has 'overlooked women' and 'devalued' half the population.
'Catwoman' star Halle Berry says California Gov. Gavin Newsom has 'overlooked women' and 'devalued' half the population.
Stephen Cloobeck drops out of CA governor race, endorses Eric Swalwell
Democratic businessman Stephen Cloobeck dropped out of the race for California governor and endorsed Eric Swalwell.
Democratic businessman Stephen Cloobeck dropped out of the race for California governor and endorsed Eric Swalwell.
Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the University of California system have vowed to fight the "politically motivated" lawsuit, which is the third filed against the state that week.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the University of California system have vowed to fight the "politically motivated" lawsuit, which is the third filed against the state that week.
Eric Swalwell announces run for California Governor
Rep. Eric Swalwell announced he is running for Governor of California.
Rep. Eric Swalwell announced he is running for Governor of California.