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Facing Impending Crisis, California Lawmakers Pivot on Fossil Fuels

Facing Impending Crisis, California Lawmakers Pivot on Fossil Fuels

House Committee Launches Probe Into California’s High-Speed Rail

House Committee Launches Probe Into California’s High-Speed Rail

California’s AB 495 Stalls in Senate Amid Parental Rights Opposition

California’s AB 495 Stalls in Senate Amid Parental Rights Opposition

Newsom Shakes Up Social Media Strategy to Push Back Against Trump

Newsom Shakes Up Social Media Strategy to Push Back Against Trump

Poll Shows Porter, Bianco Leading California Governor’s Race

Poll Shows Porter, Bianco Leading California Governor’s Race

Leaders of Sanctuary Jurisdictions Respond to DOJ Letters on Immigration Policies

Leaders of Sanctuary Jurisdictions Respond to DOJ Letters on Immigration Policies

Newsom Files Records Request for ICE Operation Near Redistricting Press Conference

Newsom Files Records Request for ICE Operation Near Redistricting Press Conference

Kenyan Politician Warns of China’s ‘Economic Invasion,’ Links Belt and Road to Corruption, Activist Kidnappings

Kenyan Politician Warns of China’s ‘Economic Invasion,’ Links Belt and Road to Corruption, Activist Kidnappings

California Bill Seeks New Regulations for Self-Checkouts: Staffing, Signage, Item Limitations

California Bill Seeks New Regulations for Self-Checkouts: Staffing, Signage, Item Limitations

California Legislature to Consider Its Own Redistricting Efforts

California Legislature to Consider Its Own Redistricting Efforts

Most Californians Oppose Suggested Redistricting Changes: Poll

Most Californians Oppose Suggested Redistricting Changes: Poll

California’s 1-Gun-per-Month Purchase Limit Violates 2nd Amendment, Appeals Court Rules

California’s 1-Gun-per-Month Purchase Limit Violates 2nd Amendment, Appeals Court Rules

Newsom Disputes Audit That Found Remote Work Could Save California $225 Million per Year

Newsom Disputes Audit That Found Remote Work Could Save California $225 Million per Year

California Energy Panel Defers Debate on Giving Gasoline Producers a Regulatory Break

California Energy Panel Defers Debate on Giving Gasoline Producers a Regulatory Break

California Bill Aims to Protect Illegal Immigrants’ Children by Easing Guardianship Rules, But Critics See Risks

California Bill Aims to Protect Illegal Immigrants’ Children by Easing Guardianship Rules, But Critics See Risks

California to Close State Prison Housing More Than 2,000 Inmates in 2026

California to Close State Prison Housing More Than 2,000 Inmates in 2026

Stanford’s Student Newspaper Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration

Stanford’s Student Newspaper Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration

Facing Impending Crisis, California Lawmakers Pivot on Fossil Fuels

Facing Impending Crisis, California Lawmakers Pivot on Fossil Fuels

House Committee Launches Probe Into California’s High-Speed Rail

House Committee Launches Probe Into California’s High-Speed Rail

California’s AB 495 Stalls in Senate Amid Parental Rights Opposition

California’s AB 495 Stalls in Senate Amid Parental Rights Opposition

Newsom Shakes Up Social Media Strategy to Push Back Against Trump

Newsom Shakes Up Social Media Strategy to Push Back Against Trump

Poll Shows Porter, Bianco Leading California Governor’s Race

Poll Shows Porter, Bianco Leading California Governor’s Race

Leaders of Sanctuary Jurisdictions Respond to DOJ Letters on Immigration Policies

Leaders of Sanctuary Jurisdictions Respond to DOJ Letters on Immigration Policies

Newsom Files Records Request for ICE Operation Near Redistricting Press Conference

Newsom Files Records Request for ICE Operation Near Redistricting Press Conference

Kenyan Politician Warns of China’s ‘Economic Invasion,’ Links Belt and Road to Corruption, Activist Kidnappings

Kenyan Politician Warns of China’s ‘Economic Invasion,’ Links Belt and Road to Corruption, Activist Kidnappings

California Bill Seeks New Regulations for Self-Checkouts: Staffing, Signage, Item Limitations

California Bill Seeks New Regulations for Self-Checkouts: Staffing, Signage, Item Limitations

California Legislature to Consider Its Own Redistricting Efforts

California Legislature to Consider Its Own Redistricting Efforts

Most Californians Oppose Suggested Redistricting Changes: Poll

Most Californians Oppose Suggested Redistricting Changes: Poll

California’s 1-Gun-per-Month Purchase Limit Violates 2nd Amendment, Appeals Court Rules

California’s 1-Gun-per-Month Purchase Limit Violates 2nd Amendment, Appeals Court Rules

Newsom Disputes Audit That Found Remote Work Could Save California $225 Million per Year

Newsom Disputes Audit That Found Remote Work Could Save California $225 Million per Year

California Energy Panel Defers Debate on Giving Gasoline Producers a Regulatory Break

California Energy Panel Defers Debate on Giving Gasoline Producers a Regulatory Break

California Bill Aims to Protect Illegal Immigrants’ Children by Easing Guardianship Rules, But Critics See Risks

California Bill Aims to Protect Illegal Immigrants’ Children by Easing Guardianship Rules, But Critics See Risks

California to Close State Prison Housing More Than 2,000 Inmates in 2026

California to Close State Prison Housing More Than 2,000 Inmates in 2026

Stanford’s Student Newspaper Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration

Stanford’s Student Newspaper Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration