Gov. Newsom signs housing bill overhauling California’s landmark environmental law

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill that will remake California’s landmark environmental protection rules. Read More

Musk Proposes a New Political Party, Trump Suggests DOGE 'Might Have to Go Back and Eat Elon'

Elon Musk’s feud with President Donald Trump has reignited, with the tech billionaire threatening to launch a new political party and Trump suggesting Musk could be punished for his opposition ... Read More

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

Newsom signs sweeping rollbacks of key California environmental review law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed legislation Monday paring down the state’s landmark environmental review laws in a bid to cut red tape and make housing more accessible. As part of his ... Read More

Trump administration defends USNS Harvey Milk renaming: ‘We’re taking the politics out of ship naming’

Navy replenishment oiler, which was previously named for gay rights leader, has been renamed for World War II hero Oscar V. Peterson. 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

These 8 new California laws go into effect today. Here’s what you need to know

From a health insurance update to new rules for bars and vacation rentals, here are some of the state laws now in place. Read More

Newsom sues Fox News, alleging defamation over how it covered his phone call with Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is suing Fox News for $787 million, accusing the media outlet of defamation in its coverage of a recent phone call between him and President Donald Trump. 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

To save money now, Newsom’s new labor deals pause spending on one of California’s biggest debts

California needs $85 billion for public employees' retirement health care. Gov. Newsom's new labor deals pause spending to pre-fund that expense. 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

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