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Get ready for California’s 2026 primary election. This independent voter guide has everything you need to know to vote wisely.

Newsom’s proposal for California schools would shift more power to the governor and pare down the state superintendent’s role.

Political foes Newsom and Trump are both targeting corporate landlords this week. Newsom plans to address the issue during Thursday’s State of the State.

A longtime North State reporter reflects on the life of Doug LaMalfa, a politician unlike any other.

The budget hole calls for sustainable revenue increases or serious spending cuts, the Legislature’s analysts say. But either would be unpopular with top Democrats.

The indictment filed in federal court accuses Williamson and four co-conspirators, including Xavier Becerra’s former chief of staff, of funneling money from a dormant campaign account.

The San Francisco representative, who’s best known for her political prowess and leader of national Democrats, won’t run for reelection.

In the fight over preventing antisemitism in schools, no one disputes the need to protect Jewish students. Lawmakers and critics diverged sharply on how to do it.

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California lawmakers sent Newsom hundreds of bills to sign or veto by Oct. 12. Here's a look at some of the most high-profile ones.

The session stretched into Saturday, prolonged by last-minute backroom deals on climate and energy, sparking deep frustration among some lawmakers.

A bill California lawmakers approved allows dense apartments near transit stations, overriding local zoning to address the housing crisis.

Major climate and energy reforms hang in the balance as California leaders talk in private to reach last-minute deals. The secrecy leaves little time for the public to weigh in.

Lawmakers, oil industry leaders and environmental justice groups are meeting behind closed doors to try to reach a deal to extend California’s landmark cap-and-trade program.

Gavin Newsom wants the campaign for Proposition 50 to be a battle between him and Donald Trump. The GOP says it needs another way to win over voters.

After years of complaints from inmates and advocates, California is finally embarking on a plan to cool some cells. But it’s only a test, and there’s no indication the state will take broad action.

California lawmakers rejected a plan to roll back permitting rules for high-speed rail amid strong opposition from local governments and utilities.

The governor is making the first move in his battle with Trump over crime, sending CHP officers into six California cities.

Here's how your vote could change in 2026 if voters approve Gov. Gavin Newsom's congressional redistricting proposal.

A half dozen Texas Democrats met with Gov. Gavin Newsom, Rep. Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats in Sacramento as they draw new House seats for California.

Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis says she'll instead seek to become state treasurer in 2026. Kounalakis was trailing in a fielded crowd of Democrats seeking to become governor

The state built a clean grid. Now lawmakers are eyeing opening its market to states that rely on coal. Critics say it’s a risky bet.

Conjecture about whether Harris would run for governor began almost immediately after she lost the November election to President Donald Trump.

Afghans who fled the Taliban and resettled in California have lost legal protections and financial support in President Trump's second term.

Federal agents on Tuesday morning arrested and searched the homes of multiple people who took part in a June 11 mass protest against immigration enforcement in Spokane.

California’s new environmental reform law, backed by carpenters, eases housing construction rules but deepens divisions within the labor movement.

Newsom argued state employees needed to boost productivity and rebuild public trust by working in-office nearly full-time. Why delay? Politics, critics say.

A plan to create a secretive infrastructure entity glided through the state Senate. Lawmakers are now backtracking after transparency advocates sounded the alarm.

The House wants to raise the SALT deduction cap, which would help wealthy Californians pay less in federal taxes. The Senate disagrees.

Police Officers Shot Evans with Beanbag Rounds and Deployed a Police Dog that Mauled His Arm

The budget state lawmakers approved rejects some Medi-Cal cuts, and pays for public transit and higher education. Now the real negotiations with Newsom begin.

LAPD and the counties of San Diego, Orange, and Riverside have repeatedly shared automated license plate reader data to federal agencies

Gov. Newsom argues Los Angeles does not need the military to keep the peace: "To put it bluntly, there is no invasion or rebellion in Los Angeles; there is civil unrest that is no different from episo...