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.
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.
DOJ sues California as new congressional map puts House control in jeopardy
The Trump administration alleges that the map, pushed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, constitutes racial gerrymandering by improperly using race to favor Democratic political interests.
The Trump administration alleges that the map, pushed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, constitutes racial gerrymandering by improperly using race to favor Democratic political interests.
Former aide to Newsom indicted for alleged theft of campaign funds from ex-health secretary
A former aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom was indicted on federal charges alleging her involvement in a scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
A former aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom was indicted on federal charges alleging her involvement in a scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Nancy Pelosi retiring after nearly 40 years in Congress
Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she will retire from Congress, ending speculation that one of the most powerful women in American politics would seek another term.
Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she will retire from Congress, ending speculation that one of the most powerful women in American politics would seek another term.
Republicans sue over passage of California's Prop 50
A group of California Republicans on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit challenging the passage of Prop. 50, alleging the redrawing of the congressional districts to favor Democrats is unconstitutional.
A group of California Republicans on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit challenging the passage of Prop. 50, alleging the redrawing of the congressional districts to favor Democrats is unconstitutional.
Election Results Latest: California Prop. 50
Tuesday is Election Day for California – the primary measure on the ballot: Proposition 50, a measure to redraw California's congressional map.
Tuesday is Election Day for California – the primary measure on the ballot: Proposition 50, a measure to redraw California's congressional map.
Prop 50 passes: California voters approve redistricting measure that could shift US House power
Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw California's U.S. House districts, has passed.
Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw California's U.S. House districts, has passed.
LA Mayor lifts emergency declaration on homelessness
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass highlighted progress in reducing homelessness, including a 17% drop in street homelessness over two years.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass highlighted progress in reducing homelessness, including a 17% drop in street homelessness over two years.
Sen. Alex Padilla will not run for California governor
Padilla joins former Vice President Kamala Harris as a high-profile Democrat choosing not to enter the crowded governor's race.
Padilla joins former Vice President Kamala Harris as a high-profile Democrat choosing not to enter the crowded governor's race.
California court strikes down Huntington Beach voter ID law
The measure, approved by city voters last year, would have required identification at the polls starting in 2026 for local elections.
The measure, approved by city voters last year, would have required identification at the polls starting in 2026 for local elections.
November 4 Election Day 2025: What you need to know
Voters head to polls Tuesday in America’s first major election with key races in several states, including New Jersey and Virginia.
Voters head to polls Tuesday in America’s first major election with key races in several states, including New Jersey and Virginia.