Newsom and California confront Trump with a potential blueprint for Democrats
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Democratic politicians have spent the last few months talking about standing up to President Donald Trump…
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SF eliminating 14,000 parking spaces as CA’s new Daylighting Law takes effect
By Tim Johns Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KGO) — For drivers around the Bay Area, parking just got a little…
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California voters reject measure that would have banned forced prison labor
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters have rejected a measure on the November ballot that would have…
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Ten of the 58 California counties flipped from blue to red in the 2024 election
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — California is slowly seeping from blue to red, according to the most recent numbers from the Secretary of State’s…
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California governor calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on…
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California sues LA suburb for temporary ban of homeless shelters
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California filed a lawsuit against a Los Angeles suburb on Monday, alleging the city’s recent…
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California’s plan to overhaul a key climate program — raising the cost of gas — ignites debate
CalMatters California plans to overhaul one of its cornerstone climate programs — a decision that could push gasoline prices higher in a state…
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Two more LA Times editorial board members resign after the paper withholds a Harris endorsement
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper’s owner blocked the board’s…
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Prop. 47 funds heading to the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Governor Newsom’s office announced that Prop. 47 will be lowering penalties for some nonviolent crimes, which…
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New California law bans legacy admissions, donor preferences at private universities
By Carlos Castañeda Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Private universities in California can no longer consider…
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California governor signs bills to bolster gun control
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several gun control measures Tuesday, including one that allows the court to consider…
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California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting…
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California companies wrote their own gig worker law. Now no one is enforcing it
CalMatters Nearly four years after California voters approved better wages and health benefits for ride-hailing drivers and delivery workers, no one…
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California hits milestones toward 100% clean energy — but has a long way to go
CalMatters California has given America a glimpse at what running one of the world’s largest economies on renewable energy might look like. The…
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Former California lawmaker Nate Holden says he was on the scary helicopter ride with Trump
Originally Published: 10 AUG 24 10:18 ET Updated: 13 AUG 24 01:23 ET By Jalen Beckford, CNN (CNN) — Former Los Angeles city councilman and…
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San Francisco police and street cleaners take aggressive approach to clearing homeless encampments
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Police in San Francisco will start clearing out homeless residents living in public areas under new policies…
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What Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order to clear homeless encampments means for the people who live in them
By Ray Sanchez and Stephanie Becker, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — After California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a directive ordering state officials to…
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Gov. Newsom passed a new executive order on homeless encampments. Here’s what it means
Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order directing state agencies “to move urgently to address dangerous”…
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State, local officials react to President Biden announcing he will not seek reelection
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple local and state leaders are reacting to news President Biden will not seek reelection. Representative Zoe…
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California is 1st state to ban school rules requiring parents get notified of child’s pronoun change
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California became the first U.S. state to bar school districts from requiring staff…
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Law limiting new oil wells in California set to take effect after industry withdraws referendum
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California law that bans drilling new oil wells near places like homes and schools will take effect…
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California floats an idea to fight shoplifting that may even affect who controls Congress
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California initiative to once again make shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders is developing into…
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She crashed and got a DUI. Now this California lawmaker is on a mission to talk about booze
CalMatters If Democratic Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo had listened to the standard advice from campaign consultants, she wouldn’t have said much…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom uses State of the State address to defend progressive values
THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY ADAM BEAM (Associated Press) AND PICKED UP BY CBS BAY AREA. SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom used his State of the State…
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After FBI raid, defiant Oakland mayor says she did nothing wrong and will not resign
THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH CONTENT BY By Carlos Castañeda FROM CBS NEWS BAY AREA. Francis Zamora, the chief spokesman for Oakland Mayor…
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California lawmakers abandon attempt to repeal law requiring voter approval for some public housing
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Monday abandoned their attempt to repeal the nation’s only…
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Donald Trump in San Francisco at fundraiser hosted by billionaire venture capitalists
Written by James Torrez SAN FRANCISCO (FOX-35)- Former President Donald Trump will attend an event in San Francisco on Thursday at a fundraiser…
Continue Reading‘That is part of me’: Sacramento Congresswoman uses personal history to inspire change
By Edie Lambert Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — During Asian American, Native…
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1 allegation in DA’s lawsuit against Sacramento over homelessness can move forward, judge rules
By Madisen Keavy Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — A judge ruled only one part of Sacramento…
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Former Salinas City Manager files claim against San Bernardino for allegedly causing him to lose his job in Salinas
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Former Salinas City Manager, Steve Carrigan, is filing a claim against the City of San Bernardino for allegedly…
Continue ReadingMountain House poised to become California’s newest city
By Lee Anne Denyer Click here for updates on this story MOUNTAIN HOUSE, California (KCRA) — A San Joaquin County…
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Santa Cruz County adds sales tax measure to ballot
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County voters will be able to decide to raise the sales tax for unincorporated parts of the county.…
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U.S. Senate hopeful Adam Schiff holds Salinas campaign event following Speaker Robert Rivas endorsement
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Steinbeck Center in Salinas was a packed house Monday night as U.S. Representative Adam Schiff held a campaign event.…
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Federal judge strikes down decades-old California ban on assault weapons
Originally Published: 20 OCT 23 00:57 ET By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge has overturned a decades-old California law banning assault…
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Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler was sworn…
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California governor to name Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to Feinstein Senate seat
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom will name Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris’ presidential…
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Governors Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom to debate each other on FOX News’ ‘Hannity’
FOX News Channel’s Sean Hannity will moderate a red vs. blue state debate between Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron…
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California, a liberal bastion, may give Donald Trump an unlikely boost in 2024
BY MICHAEL R. BLOOD LOS ANGELES (AP) — Few corners of the U.S. may be less hospitable to Donald Trump than California, where he lost by…
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New gun safety proposal looks to support Newsom’s previous 28th Amendment
CALIFORNIA (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom wants to make gun restrictions even tougher with proposing changes to the constitution. This new…
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California voters will decide whether to repeal state’s Prop 8 same sex marriage ban in 2024
Originally Published: 14 JUL 23 13:51 ET By Melissa Alonso and Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — California voters will have the chance to remove…
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California still has an anti-gay marriage law on the books. Voters could remove it next year
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) — California voters will decide in 2024 whether to enshrine the right…
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California Democrats revived a stalled bill on child trafficking after public pressure
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Republicans had a rare chance to celebrate Thursday after Democrats in the state…
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California Assembly committee blocks bill that could make human trafficking a “serious felony.”
LOS ANGELES – The California Assembly Committee on Public Safety is facing criticism for blocking a crucial bill that…
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California government and Japan announce collaboration on Clean Ports and Shipping
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday morning, the Governments of California and Japan announced a new initiative chain by collaborating on…
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‘Boy Meets World’ star Ben Savage enters US House race in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Ben Savage, who starred as a child in the ABC teen sitcom “Boy Meets World,” is running for a U.S. House seat in…
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California will try to enshrine right to same-sex marriage
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California, a U.S. trendsetter for progressive policies and a state…
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Supreme Court won’t block California from enforcing voter-approved ban on flavored tobacco products
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court won’t block California from enforcing voter-approved ban on flavored tobacco…
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Furious Newsom set to punish oil producers, give money to drivers
By Adam Beam SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Furious about oil companies’ supersized profits after a summer of record-high gas prices, California Gov.…
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You will soon be able to jaywalk ticket-free in California
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Californians will soon be able to cross the street outside of a formal intersection without being ticketed — as long as…
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California may act as US refuge for transgender youth
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would present itself as a haven for transgender youth facing discrimination…
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