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California Lawmakers Want More Oversight in Stalled Project to Modernize 911 System

California Lawmakers Want More Oversight in Stalled Project to Modernize 911 System

California Sues Trump Admin Over Order to Restart Sable Offshore Pipeline

California Sues Trump Admin Over Order to Restart Sable Offshore Pipeline

California Moves to Rename Cesar Chavez Day Before March 31 Holiday

California Moves to Rename Cesar Chavez Day Before March 31 Holiday

Trump Admin Sues California to Block Electric Vehicle Mandate

Trump Admin Sues California to Block Electric Vehicle Mandate

California Bill Proposes Restoring Health Care Benefits for Illegal Immigrants

California Bill Proposes Restoring Health Care Benefits for Illegal Immigrants

Rep. Kevin Kiley Leaves Republican Party

Rep. Kevin Kiley Leaves Republican Party

Medi‑Cal Spending at ‘All‑Time High,’ LAO Gives Recommendations to California Lawmakers

Medi‑Cal Spending at ‘All‑Time High,’ LAO Gives Recommendations to California Lawmakers

Californians Expected to Decide on Voter ID in November

Californians Expected to Decide on Voter ID in November

Supreme Court Blocks California Policy Concealing Gender Identity Changes From Parents

Supreme Court Blocks California Policy Concealing Gender Identity Changes From Parents

California Allocates $35 Million to Aid Illegal Immigrants

California Allocates $35 Million to Aid Illegal Immigrants

Federal Judge Grapples With California Emissions Standards Repealed by Congress

Federal Judge Grapples With California Emissions Standards Repealed by Congress

Federal Bill Aims to Lower California Gas Prices as State Considers Mileage Tax

Federal Bill Aims to Lower California Gas Prices as State Considers Mileage Tax

Trump Criticizes UK–California Net-Zero Pact as Newsom Pushes Transatlantic Ties

Trump Criticizes UK–California Net-Zero Pact as Newsom Pushes Transatlantic Ties

California Bill Tightens Rules Against ‘Claim Sharks’ Who Exploit Veterans

California Bill Tightens Rules Against ‘Claim Sharks’ Who Exploit Veterans

French Wealth Tax Shortfall Fuels Debate Amid California ‘Billionaire Tax’ Proposal 

French Wealth Tax Shortfall Fuels Debate Amid California ‘Billionaire Tax’ Proposal 

California Bill Aims to Address Political Violence—Named After Melissa Hortman and Charlie Kirk

California Bill Aims to Address Political Violence—Named After Melissa Hortman and Charlie Kirk

California Lawmakers Want More Oversight in Stalled Project to Modernize 911 System

California Lawmakers Want More Oversight in Stalled Project to Modernize 911 System

California Sues Trump Admin Over Order to Restart Sable Offshore Pipeline

California Sues Trump Admin Over Order to Restart Sable Offshore Pipeline

California Moves to Rename Cesar Chavez Day Before March 31 Holiday

California Moves to Rename Cesar Chavez Day Before March 31 Holiday

Trump Admin Sues California to Block Electric Vehicle Mandate

Trump Admin Sues California to Block Electric Vehicle Mandate

California Bill Proposes Restoring Health Care Benefits for Illegal Immigrants

California Bill Proposes Restoring Health Care Benefits for Illegal Immigrants

Rep. Kevin Kiley Leaves Republican Party

Rep. Kevin Kiley Leaves Republican Party

Medi‑Cal Spending at ‘All‑Time High,’ LAO Gives Recommendations to California Lawmakers

Medi‑Cal Spending at ‘All‑Time High,’ LAO Gives Recommendations to California Lawmakers

Californians Expected to Decide on Voter ID in November

Californians Expected to Decide on Voter ID in November

Supreme Court Blocks California Policy Concealing Gender Identity Changes From Parents

Supreme Court Blocks California Policy Concealing Gender Identity Changes From Parents

California Allocates $35 Million to Aid Illegal Immigrants

California Allocates $35 Million to Aid Illegal Immigrants

Federal Judge Grapples With California Emissions Standards Repealed by Congress

Federal Judge Grapples With California Emissions Standards Repealed by Congress

Federal Bill Aims to Lower California Gas Prices as State Considers Mileage Tax

Federal Bill Aims to Lower California Gas Prices as State Considers Mileage Tax

Trump Criticizes UK–California Net-Zero Pact as Newsom Pushes Transatlantic Ties

Trump Criticizes UK–California Net-Zero Pact as Newsom Pushes Transatlantic Ties

California Bill Tightens Rules Against ‘Claim Sharks’ Who Exploit Veterans

California Bill Tightens Rules Against ‘Claim Sharks’ Who Exploit Veterans

French Wealth Tax Shortfall Fuels Debate Amid California ‘Billionaire Tax’ Proposal 

French Wealth Tax Shortfall Fuels Debate Amid California ‘Billionaire Tax’ Proposal 

California Bill Aims to Address Political Violence—Named After Melissa Hortman and Charlie Kirk

California Bill Aims to Address Political Violence—Named After Melissa Hortman and Charlie Kirk