California Politics Archives

California government and Japan announce collaboration on Clean Ports and Shipping

March 15, 2023 5:50 PM Derrick Ow

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday morning, the Governments of California and Japan announced a new initiative chain by collaborating on…

‘Boy Meets World’ star Ben Savage enters US House race in LA

March 7, 2023 2:07 PM Associated Press

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…

California will try to enshrine right to same-sex marriage

February 14, 2023 3:22 AM Associated Press

By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California, a U.S. trendsetter for progressive policies and a state…

Supreme Court won’t block California from enforcing voter-approved ban on flavored tobacco products

December 12, 2022 12:04 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court won’t block California from enforcing voter-approved ban on flavored tobacco…

Furious Newsom set to punish oil producers, give money to drivers

December 5, 2022 10:42 AM Associated Press

By Adam Beam SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Furious about oil companies’ supersized profits after a summer of record-high gas prices, California Gov.…

A pedestrian crosses a street in downtown Los Angeles on Dec. 3

You will soon be able to jaywalk ticket-free in California

October 2, 2022 9:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Zoe Sottile, CNN Californians will soon be able to cross the street outside of a formal intersection without being ticketed — as long as…

California may act as US refuge for transgender youth

August 29, 2022 4:32 PM Associated Press

By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would present itself as a haven for transgender youth facing discrimination…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending money across the country to help Rep. Charlie Crist defeat Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this November. Newsom tweeted that he was pledging $100

Gavin Newsom pledges $100K to help Charlie Crist defeat Ron DeSantis

August 25, 2022 3:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Steve Contorno, CNN California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending money across the country to help Rep. Charlie Crist defeat Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis…

Newsom picks 1st Latina state Supreme Court chief justice

August 10, 2022 2:30 PM Associated Press

By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday nominated Patricia Guerrero to be the…

Pacific Grove moves forward with allowing for cannabis dispensary

Pacific Grove votes against ‘Project Homekey’

August 3, 2022 8:34 PM Katie Nicora

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pacific Grove City Council voted 5-1-1 not to pursue a Homekey Project, according to Pacific Grove councilman Luke…

Democrats vow to help women who must travel for abortions

June 24, 2022 12:33 PM Associated Press

By CLAIRE RUSH and ADAM BEAM Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Democratic leaders across the nation vowed Friday to help women who travel to…

California Republicans see chance to unseat Democratic AG

May 15, 2022 9:10 AM Associated Press

By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Republicans think they have a chance this year to unseat an appointed state attorney…

A 22-year-old who calls himself the "Pro-Life Spiderman" was arrested Tuesday after free climbing to the top of Salesforce Tower

22-year-old ‘Pro-Life Spiderman’ describes scaling to top of California’s tallest tower

May 4, 2022 2:22 PM CNN Newsource

By Stephanie Sierra Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A 22-year-old who calls himself the…

Newsom: Democrats need ‘counter-offensive’ in culture wars

May 4, 2022 1:38 PM Associated Press

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom faulted his own political party Wednesday for setbacks in…

1st Latina justice takes seat on California Supreme Court

February 15, 2022 6:42 PM Associated Press, Ricardo Tovar

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP News) UPDATE MARCH, 2022 at 12:29 p.m.– The first Latina to serve on the California Supreme Court has been sworn in as…

New bill regarding catalytic convertor thefts headed to Senate

March 22, 2022 11:12 AM Joronica Vinluan

A new California Senate Bill 919 is aiming to help lower catalytic convertor…

Jimmy Panetta announces re-run for Congress

December 28, 2021 5:18 PM Melody Waintal

Congressmember Jimmy Panetta announced he is running for re-election for the new 19th Congressional…

Salinas Mayor announces run for Monterey County Supervisor

December 15, 2021 12:20 PM Melody Waintal, Victor Guzman

Supervisor John Phillips announced on Wednesday that he is not running for another term as Monterey County Board of Supervisors in 2022. Instead,…

California voters: Less Republican and white than in 2003

September 12, 2021 8:17 AM Associated Press

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is again choosing whether to recall a governor. But the electorate…

Voter Guide: Learn more about the 2021 California recall election candidates

August 25, 2021 6:07 PM Avery Johnson

There are a total of 46 candidates running against Gov. Gavin Newsom in the upcoming recall…