Inside California Politics: June 28, 2025

U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli joined Inside California Politics this week to discuss the ongoing immigration enforcement operations in Southern California. Essayli, who served in the California State ... Read More

Supreme Court won't hear pig farmers' challenge to California's animal-welfare law

At issue was a 2018 ballot initiative that bans the sale of bacon and other pork products in California unless the pigs are housed in larger pens. Read More

Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed

California Black Media   Black Student Enrollment in California’s Public Schools Reaches Lowest Level Since 1990s The ... Read More

Gavin Newsom targets Fox News for $787 million in a defamation lawsuit

The Democratic governor of California is demanding that Fox News' Jesse Watters issue a "formal retraction and on-air apology" or go to court. Read More

California closes $12B deficit by cutting back immigrants’ access to health care

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a budget that pares back a number of progressive priorities to close a $12 billion deficit. The Legislature approved it Friday. Read More

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sues Fox News over alleged defamation in story about call with Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has sued Fox News over alleged defamation, saying the network knowingly aired false information about him over a phone call he had with President Donald Trump around the t ... Read More

Newsom agrees to ease budget cuts as California seeks more time to fix growing deficit

Budget deal limits immigrant health coverage, uses rainy day funds as the state grapples with $12 billion shortfall. Read More

From save our state to sanctuary, California’s immigration views have shifted dramatically

Now, most Californians see immigrants as a benefit to the state. What changed in the 31 years since they approved Proposition 187? Read More

Trump approval rating: See latest polls in US, California after punishing strikes on Iran

Polls released this week offer an early look at how Iran strikes could affect Trump's job approval numbers in the U.S. and California. Read More

Newsom Sues Fox News for Saying He Lied About Call With Trump

The lawsuit, which seeks at least $787 million in damages, comes as the California governor adopts an increasingly combative style with the president and his allies. Read More

Inside California Politics: May 31, 2025 - FOX 5 San Diego

(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — Former California Governor Jerry Brown joined Inside California Politics this week to discuss high-speed rail, the 2026 gubernatorial race and the Trump White House. Read More

Who is Gavin Newsom? What to know about the California governor battling Trump

Who is Gavin Newsom? What to know about the American politician and businessman has served as the California's governor since 2019. Read More