Poll: Kamala Harris leading in California governor's race but voters split on her running

The former vice president is weighing her options but she would easily be the top contender to lead the Sunshine State, a new survey shows ... Read More

California sues to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

California has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's tariffs. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that Trump lacks the authority to impose the sweeping 10% tariff on all imports ... Read More

California sues the Trump administration, escalating battle with the president over tariffs

Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has tussled with Donald Trump over the years, described the president's tariffs as "unlawful." ... Read More

Former OneRepublic bassist to take on veteran California GOP House member

Democrats are hoping pop rock star power will help oust a long-serving Republican east of Los Angeles in the fight for the U.S. House ... Read More

Kamala Harris potential run for California governor met with indifference from policy influencers

California policy influencers, as polled by Politico, feel "indifferent" about former Vice President Kamala Harris running for governor in the state. Read More

She’s the first Black woman to lead California’s GOP and a Silicon Valley native. Can she give Republicans a boost?

The California Republican Party has a new chairwoman with Silicon Valley roots. She’s trying to capitalize on recent gains by the GOP. Read More

Newsom Will Seek Trade Deals That Spare California From Retaliatory Tariffs

The governor’s announcement could ratchet up animosity between the Trump administration and California, the world’s fifth-largest economy. Read More

Will California save Tesla?

But a bit of good news courtesy of the state of California has wiped away some of the pain. Tesla cars and dealerships have been targeted with vandalism and even attacks that have included ... Read More

Some top tech leaders have embraced Trump. That’s created a political divide in Silicon Valley

Connie Chew, right, and Aggie Goltiao, left, sing a song of protest at a rally against President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk in San Jose, Calif., as part of a national day of action on ... Read More

Bringing the death penalty back to L.A. is politics and hubris, not justice

L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman says he will allow prosecutors in his office to consider pursuing the death penalty, a punishment his predecessor did not use. Read More