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3 days ago
California

DACA Recipient's Detention Highlights Concerns For Immigrants With Disabilities | KQED

fromKqed
3 days ago
California

DACA Recipient's Detention Highlights Concerns For Immigrants With Disabilities | KQED

fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

California lawmakers urge Trump admin to halt cuts to national labs

American technological, economic, and military superiority will be put at risk if our national labs are not operating at full strength. Budget cuts threaten these capabilities.
US politics
#kamala-harris
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Their political futures uncertain, Newsom and Harris go on the road to Compton to feed young dreams

Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom are navigating uncertain political futures amid speculation about their ambitions for 2028 and California's 2026 gubernatorial race.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Elias: Risks may outweigh benefits of a Harris run to lead California

Kamala Harris is at a crossroads regarding her political future, weighing a gubernatorial run against potential presidential ambitions for 2028.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Elias: Risks may outweigh benefits of a Harris run to lead California

Kamala Harris is contemplating her political future, balancing between a potential gubernatorial run and another presidential campaign in 2028.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Their political futures uncertain, Newsom and Harris go on the road to Compton to feed young dreams

Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom are navigating uncertain political futures amid speculation about their ambitions for 2028 and California's 2026 gubernatorial race.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Elias: Risks may outweigh benefits of a Harris run to lead California

Kamala Harris is at a crossroads regarding her political future, weighing a gubernatorial run against potential presidential ambitions for 2028.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Elias: Risks may outweigh benefits of a Harris run to lead California

Kamala Harris is contemplating her political future, balancing between a potential gubernatorial run and another presidential campaign in 2028.
#gerrymandering
#trump-administration
Los Angeles
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Pentagon Official Estimates Trump Will Spend $134 Million to Deploy Troops to LA Protests

Deployment of Marines and National Guard to LA will cost around $134 million.
Critics, including CA Gov. Newsom, oppose the federalization of National Guard without consent.
Los Angeles
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump Says He'd Arrest Gavin Newsom

California leaders are at odds with the Trump administration over immigration enforcement, leading to threats of arrest and accusations of authoritarianism.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Judge says Trump illegally deployed National Guard to help with LA protests, must return control

Federal judge rules Trump unlawfully deployed National Guard, returns control to California, citing Tenth Amendment violations and overstepping authority.
Los Angeles
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump to remain in temporary command of National Guard in L.A. following appeals court ruling

Trump temporarily retains military command in California due to Ninth Circuit ruling amid legal clashes with Governor Newsom.
NYC politics
fromQNS
1 month ago

Gonzalez-Rojas calls Trump a 'fascist' over federal response to anti-ICE demonstrations - QNS

Jessica González-Rojas condemns Trump for deploying military forces to LA amidst protests over immigration policies, calling it an inappropriate response.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

DHS spokesperson defends Trump administration's use of military in LA

The Trump administration is investigating potential financial backers of anti-immigration protests in Los Angeles, suspecting foreign involvement.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Pentagon Official Estimates Trump Will Spend $134 Million to Deploy Troops to LA Protests

Deployment of Marines and National Guard to LA will cost around $134 million.
Critics, including CA Gov. Newsom, oppose the federalization of National Guard without consent.
Los Angeles
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump Says He'd Arrest Gavin Newsom

California leaders are at odds with the Trump administration over immigration enforcement, leading to threats of arrest and accusations of authoritarianism.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Judge says Trump illegally deployed National Guard to help with LA protests, must return control

Federal judge rules Trump unlawfully deployed National Guard, returns control to California, citing Tenth Amendment violations and overstepping authority.
Los Angeles
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump to remain in temporary command of National Guard in L.A. following appeals court ruling

Trump temporarily retains military command in California due to Ninth Circuit ruling amid legal clashes with Governor Newsom.
NYC politics
fromQNS
1 month ago

Gonzalez-Rojas calls Trump a 'fascist' over federal response to anti-ICE demonstrations - QNS

Jessica González-Rojas condemns Trump for deploying military forces to LA amidst protests over immigration policies, calling it an inappropriate response.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

DHS spokesperson defends Trump administration's use of military in LA

The Trump administration is investigating potential financial backers of anti-immigration protests in Los Angeles, suspecting foreign involvement.
#public-opinion
#ro-khanna
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Letters: The wealthy have a hole in their lives that can't be filled

The relentless pursuit of more among wealthy individuals like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg raises the existential question of at what cost their fortunes come.
California
#election-integrity
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Philp: What if the only thing Sacramento can make affordable is weed?

The industry's current affordability crisis is against the larger illicit market, prompting calls for reversing an excise tax increase that took effect this month.
Cannabis
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Latest line: A good week for Jensen Huang, a bad week for Susan Illston

Jensen Huang, a former Taiwanese immigrant and co-founder of Nvidia, witnesses the company reach $4 trillion in value, exceeding Apple by $900 billion, largely due to its AI chips.
California
#environmental-policy
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Elias: Bay Area's Garamendi saying insurance czar should go' unheard of

U.S. Rep. John Garamendi openly criticized Ricardo Lara's performance as California's insurance commissioner, stating he should resign if unwilling to combat insurance companies.
US politics
#gavin-newsom
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Gov. Newsom returns to Trump resistance rhetoric amid Los Angeles protests clash

Gov. Gavin Newsom is re-emerging as a fierce critic of Donald Trump, signaling a shift in his political strategy amid aspirations for the presidency.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: Legislature slows Newsom's fast-tracking of Delta Tunnel project

Newsom strategically uses the budget process to expedite controversial legislation, bypassing rigorous debate.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Gov. Newsom returns to Trump resistance rhetoric amid Los Angeles protests clash

Gavin Newsom is re-emerging as a prominent critic of Trump amidst heightened tensions over federal troop deployment in California.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Gavin Newsom Claims Trump Wants Civil War on The Streets of America' Accuses Hannity of Hypocrisy On Key Issue

SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Gov. Newsom returns to Trump resistance rhetoric amid Los Angeles protests clash

Gov. Gavin Newsom is re-emerging as a fierce critic of Donald Trump, signaling a shift in his political strategy amid aspirations for the presidency.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: Legislature slows Newsom's fast-tracking of Delta Tunnel project

Newsom strategically uses the budget process to expedite controversial legislation, bypassing rigorous debate.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Gov. Newsom returns to Trump resistance rhetoric amid Los Angeles protests clash

Gavin Newsom is re-emerging as a prominent critic of Trump amidst heightened tensions over federal troop deployment in California.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Gavin Newsom Claims Trump Wants Civil War on The Streets of America' Accuses Hannity of Hypocrisy On Key Issue

#david-valadao
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

07/04/25

LaVonnia Moore was fired after putting a book featuring a trans character on display at the library, at the request of a child.
LGBT
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

California wants new education requirements for police officers. Are they watered down?

The proposed legislation by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin seeks to establish stricter education requirements for incoming police officers, requiring certificates or degrees starting in 2031.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

State budget includes $750 million in loans to keep Bay Area transit agencies running while new tax sought

A loan of $750 million for BART, AC Transit, Caltrain, and Muni will prevent service cuts until the end of 2026, addressing massive deficits.
California
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Latest line: A good week for Buffy Wicks, a bad week for Floyd Mitchell

Buffy Wicks has successfully championed a new bill that streamlines environmental reviews for infill housing development, aiming to address housing shortages and reduce costs in urban areas.
California
#political-controversy
#immigration
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Whose L.A. will prevail? Trump's chaos or California officials' vision of lawful protests?

Governor Newsom urges calm in LA amid Trump's portrayal of chaos over immigration raids.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
SF politics

Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from news conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Whose L.A. will prevail? Trump's chaos or California officials' vision of lawful protests?

Governor Newsom urges calm in LA amid Trump's portrayal of chaos over immigration raids.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
SF politics

Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from news conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles

#governor-newsom
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
California

California Has Invested Billions in Forest Fire Efforts. Newsom Wants the US to Follow | KQED

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
California

California Has Invested Billions in Forest Fire Efforts. Newsom Wants the US to Follow | KQED

fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

State Sen. Scott Wiener prepares to run for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat

"I've been clear that I intend to run for this seat whenever the race opens up, whether in 2026 or 2028. This filing is a critical step to prepare for the serious work of running to succeed one of the icons of American politics."
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Latest line: A good week for Anthony Tordillos, a bad week for Larry Stone

Anthony Tordillos won the District 3 San Jose City Council race against Gabby Chavez-Lopez, marking a significant political shift in the local governance landscape.
San Francisco
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

If Rick Caruso were California's next governor, it'd be all about attacking regulation

Still, there's a whole bunch of things we need to be doing underneath that umbrella of reducing regulations.
Los Angeles
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
1 month ago

Police release search warrant in California state senator's DUI investigation

Cervantes has accused the Sacramento Police of treating her unfairly due to her race and sexual orientation, claiming that the affidavit is flawed and misleading.
Law
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Legislature Moves to Keep Billionaire Election Giveaways Out of California

Umberg's bill aims to prevent wealthy individuals from using cash incentives like lotteries to manipulate voter turnout, highlighting the influence of figures like Elon Musk.
US Elections
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
1 month ago

Why are so many Democrats running against California GOP Rep. Ken Calvert?

"With Will Rollins not running, at least eight Democrats have filed papers in California's 41st Congressional District, indicating a crowded field for the upcoming election."
SF politics
#democratic-party
Podcast
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

Why California Democrats' latest playbook includes podcasts

Democrats are embracing podcasts to connect with voters after falling behind Republicans in media strategy.
Podcast
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

Why California Democrats' latest playbook includes podcasts

Democrats are embracing podcasts to connect with voters after falling behind Republicans in media strategy.
#protests
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Milpitas assemblymember honors LGBTQ+ leaders

"As a trans feminine, person of color of immigrant experience, Arevalo is dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality, inclusive and affordable healthcare."
SF LGBT
#public-policy
Los Angeles
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

They Are Animals': Trump Attacks Los Angeles Protesters, Calls Them Paid Insurrectionists'

Trump claims immigration protestors in Los Angeles are paid insurrectionists amidst escalating violence, prompting deployment of National Guard and Marines.
fromKqed
1 month ago

'Everybody Stood Up': Why a Union Leader's Arrest Galvanized California Democrats on Immigration | KQED

David Huerta advocates for immigrant rights and labor protections as the leader of SEIU California, reflecting on the significance of citizenship and protection for vulnerable workers.
Left-wing politics
fromKqed
1 month ago
Podcast

How the Impact of Proposition 13 Lives On Nearly 50 Years After It Passed | KQED

California was a leader in social movements during the 70s, but also experienced a powerful anti-tax movement led by Howard Jarvis.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Proposed transit tax for BART isn't supportable

Living in the Bay Area is expensive enough. State Sen. Scott Wiener should keep his extreme left-leaning decisions to where he lives in San Francisco and stop telling everyone else what to do.
US politics
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