Assembly Republicans ask for independent analysis of 5 bills’ cost to Californians
admin California Assembly Republicans ask the LAO for citizen cost impact reports on five bills and tire regulations to show how…
August 2026
California to sue Trump administration again over mail-in voting restrictions
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will sue the Trump administration again to block new federal restrictions on mail-in voting after…
Senator resurrects California immigration detention facilities oversight bill
A bill to establish state oversight of detention facilities was halted in the Appropriations committee Aug. 13, inspiring amendments to…
California to sue Trump administration again over mail-in voting restrictions
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will sue the Trump administration again to block new federal restrictions on mail-in voting after…
Gov. Gavin Newsom puts Sacramento-area home on market for $7.5M
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and partner list their Fair Oaks estate near Sacramento for $7.5M — 12,663 sq ft, pool,…
Stanislaus County health officials report first case of West Nile illness in 2026
Stanislaus County public health officials reported the first case of West Nile illness in 2026.
Newsom signs immigrant services confidentiality bill, so-called ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’
The measure passed the legislature last week and was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Saturday. It would allow immigrant support…
Newsom signs immigrant services confidentiality bill, so-called ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’
The measure passed the legislature last week and was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Saturday. It would allow immigrant support…
Democratic lawmakers to push Solano County shipyard in new California Forever bid
Two Democratic lawmakers will fast-track a 1,350-acre Collinsville shipyard in Solano County, designating maritime industrial use and streamlining CEQA permitting.
Political stunt or legal seizure? CA Supreme Court hears arguments in Bianco ballot case
California Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, and then GOP gubernatorial candidate, lawfully seized ballots.