Chabria: Behested payments aren't illegal, but they are a problem. Especially for Newsom
Media and pundits pounced on millions in charity payments Gov. Gavin Newsom has solicited for nonprofits, including ones his wife is involved in.
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Want faster election results? California Democrats won’t clamp down on late voters
Democratic leaders in California agree that speeding up the vote count would be nice. But they refuse to pursue any changes that would decrease voter access or despite voter frustration with the slow trickle of results.
Public Records Request Roadmap: How Readers Can Help Build a Verifiable Story File
A practical VINI guide explains how to turn a concern into a usable records request, why specificity matters, and how deadlines, exemptions, and partial disclosures affect reporting.
This Father’s Day, Governor Newsom celebrates 1,905% growth in California fathers taking bonding leave to care for newborns
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, This Father’s Day, Governor Newsom celebrates 1,905% growth in California fathers taking bonding leave to care for newborns, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional ...
Governor Newsom proclaims Juneteenth Day of Observance
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom proclaims Juneteenth Day of Observance, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The original report ...
California turns to minimum wage hikes to offset high living costs. There’s a downside
California frequently turns to minimum wage hikes to offset the state's high living costs, but that creates economic pressures that can also squeeze households stuck in the middle.
On Juneteenth, Californians should ask: What will it take for Black communities to thrive?
Amid a national backlash, is California willing to move from celebrations of freedom to building the structural conditions for Black people to permanently thrive?
Cal State faculty push to prevent AI tools from replacing them as schools and staff experiment
The union representing California State University professors is contesting the system's use of artificial intelligence tools and backing legislation that would protect their jobs from the technology.
Long list of U.S. concessions to Iran raises specter of a 'lost war'
Details of the framework peace agreement were finally shared with the public, revealing a raft of compromises with Tehran long opposed by Republicans.
This lawmaker’s proposal could make California ‘the most secretive state in the country’
Pacheco’s legislation would allow public agencies to delay records requests it deems “improperly” filed, sue for “malicious” requests and charge up to $66 an hour to produce government records. One good governance advocate calls it a “virtual horror show of governmental non-transparency.”
California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium?
A balance act: To help fund the safety net, lawmakers have voted through a health tax extension that could increase premium costs for Californians with private insurance
California se encuentra en un punto muerto con el Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados por compartir datos de licencias de conducir con otros estados
Los legisladores de California están reteniendo los fondos que la administración de Newsom solicitó para una base de datos nacional de licencias de conducir, debido a la preocupación de que la información pueda conducir a deportaciones.
Governor Newsom’s first-in-the-nation California Jobs First initiative funds rural business innovation hub in Yreka
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom’s first-in-the-nation California Jobs First initiative funds rural business innovation hub in Yreka, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public ...
Mexico hopes to put nerves behind it against South Korea in key World Cup match
After letting emotions hamper their precision during an emotional World Cup opener, Mexico is pushing for a sharper effort against South Korea on Thursday.
Drug users don't lose their gun rights, Supreme Court rules
A unanimous Supreme Court ruled for gun rights and against drug laws in a flip of longstanding federal law that prohibited drug users from possessing a gun.
A tax on billionaires qualified for the November ballot. 5 things to know about the measure
A California union wants to tax billionaires to fund healthcare. The initiative has drawn fierce opposition from Newsom and Silicon Valley moguls.
Single-payer healthcare in California is possible. An economic and political thicket stands in the way
A pathway to single-payer healthcare may be possible, but hacking it through the thicket of healthcare economics and politics would require dozens — or even hundreds — of difficult choices.
Newsom promised to help Californians build new careers. Now, the money is running out
Gov Gavin Newsom made job training and the creation of a master plan for career education part of his agenda. Now, key workforce initiatives may get no new funding.
Immigration raids have made skin color top of mind for a new generation of California Latinos
As immigration agents conduct roving patrols, a Cal State Fullerton student reflects on the racial profiling her father experienced and how it inspires her to correct the narrative.
State workers fight Newsom’s return-to-office mandate
Scheduling note: WhatMatters is taking Juneteenth off and will return to your inboxes Monday. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mandate for state workers to return to the office four days a week is back on, and many public employees are fighting to stop it ...
Acting Governor Monique Limón signs legislation 6.17.26
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Acting Governor Monique Limón signs legislation 6.17.26, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The original report ...
Governor Gavin Newsom and Acting Governor Monique Limón honor fallen personnel killed in Edwards Air Force Base crash
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Gavin Newsom and Acting Governor Monique Limón honor fallen personnel killed in Edwards Air Force Base crash, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional ...
Governor Newsom announces nearly $269 million to advance Sites Reservoir project, expanding California’s water storage commitment
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom announces nearly $269 million to advance Sites Reservoir project, expanding California’s water storage commitment, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, ...
El Gobernador Newsom anuncia un pase gratuito especial para los parques históricos estatales de California en conmemoración de Juneteenth y del 250º aniversario de la nación.
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, El Gobernador Newsom anuncia un pase gratuito especial para los parques históricos estatales de California en conmemoración de Juneteenth y del 250º aniversario de la nación., Source The development sits in VINI's ...
Governor Newsom announces special free pass to California’s state historic parks in honor of Juneteenth and America’s 250th anniversary
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom announces special free pass to California’s state historic parks in honor of Juneteenth and America’s 250th anniversary, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, ...
California’s Career Passport to connect qualified workers to employment, with or without a four-year degree
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, California’s Career Passport to connect qualified workers to employment, with or without a four-year degree, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, ...
Aurora Phelps, who lured older men with dating apps, sentenced to 37 years in retiree's disappearance
Aurora Phelps, a 44-year-old American who used dating apps to charm older men, and then looted their finances, has been sentenced to 37 years in prison in a Mexican court for the disappearance of an American retiree whose body was found dumped ...
Barabak: Gerrymanders, judges and an alley-oop: A look at the midterm fight for control of Congress
With the redistricting battle just about over, Republicans come out ahead but are still at serious risk of losing the House. Democrats face an uphill fight to win the Senate, but their odds have improved.
Higher ed funding for California veterans is under threat. How a $12 billion bond could help
A program that lets veterans trade fatigues for a lab coat took a hit when federal officials tried freezing millions in grant dollars. It sparked support for a legislative fix.
Some California schools get three times more funding than others. Here’s why
School funding in California steers a lot to wealthy districts and to those with high-needs students. Those in the middle get a lot less.
As ballot deadline nears, will California’s billionaire tax actually go to voters?
The November election will have an array of money-driven ballot measures clustered around one question: Who should be taxed to finance California’s public services, and how much should they pay?
He spent 19 years in isolation on death row. Then the handcuffs came off
Gov. Gavin Newsom gave condemned prisoners a chance to live differently when he suspended the death penalty. They aren't free and many will never be released, but now they have opportunities to grow.
The city that said no to data centers
As proponents of artificial intelligence insist that the AI future is inevitable, one California city is pushing back. It might not be the last. Earlier this month, residents in Los Angeles County’s Monterey Park overwhelmingly voted to permanently ban data centers in ...
Governor Newsom calls out Trump’s weaponized DOJ as President rewards his criminal cronies with pardons
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom calls out Trump’s weaponized DOJ as President rewards his criminal cronies with pardons, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, ...
Trump’s own DOJ confirms Governor Gavin Newsom is right
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Trump’s own DOJ confirms Governor Gavin Newsom is right, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The ...
Governor Newsom honors public safety officers and state employees for exceptional bravery
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom honors public safety officers and state employees for exceptional bravery, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and ...
New commission takes aim at California’s broken public defense system
California is one of just two states that provides no money for the basic defense of poor people accused of crimes.
For Serena and Venus Williams, a doubles victory at Wimbledon would be one for the ages
The Williams sisters — Venus, 45, and Serena, 44 — will bring back their record-setting doubles partnership at Wimbledon beginning June 29.
CalMatters journalism honored as ‘impeccable,’ ‘beautifully-written’ and ‘the definition of public service’ in Golden State Journalism Awards
CalMatters staff won in impact in journalism, courage in journalism, public health reporting, criminal justice reporting and education reporting.
Capitol’s perpetual rivalry on display as Newsom and legislators clash over budget
As Gavin Newsom tries to wrap up his governorship, his differences with legislative leaders are on display as they clash over the budget.
During Garden Grove evacuations, did seniors and people with disabilities get out safely?
The emergency at GKN Aerospace forced evacuations, but it was unclear how bedridden residents, hospice patients and homebound seniors could get to safety.
Your medical provider might be recording your mental health care visits
Mental health professionals at Kaiser are raising concerns about an artificial intelligence tool that records medical appointments, saying it should have more safeguards.
Newsom calls out Trump as investigations into his family heat up
Saying that he is “proud” to join the list of President Donald Trump’s political enemies, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday accused the U.S. Department of Justice of conducting a baseless investigation of the governor and first partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Newsom claims ...
Frustrated Iran vents about restrictions after draw with New Zealand at World Cup
After a World Cup journey hampered by war, visa restrictions and a warning from President Trump, Iran manages to play New Zealand to a draw in its opener.
Over 3 months later: Donald Trump’s Iran war continues to drain American wallets
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Over 3 months later: Donald Trump’s Iran war continues to drain American wallets, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, ...
Governor Gavin Newsom Statement on Donald Trump’s Weaponized DOJ Investigation
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Gavin Newsom Statement on Donald Trump’s Weaponized DOJ Investigation, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. ...
Governor Newsom demands records from Trump’s DOJ about politically motivated investigation
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom demands records from Trump’s DOJ about politically motivated investigation, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California ...
Who sank 2 Ecuadorean fishing boats? Survivors point to drones as Washington denies involvement
Surviving crews say they were bombed, and detained, by U.S. forces. The Pentagon denies any role in the sinking of the vessels.
Supreme Court will decide if 'criminal aliens' can be held indefinitely while they fight deportation
The case could give the administration more power to arrest and hold immigrants, including green card holders, who have criminal records.
Sean Strickland escorted out of UFC event near White House. Police say his presence caused 'disorder'
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted from a viewing event near the White House on Sunday. U.S. Park Police says his 'unplanned presence' resulted in 'disorder.'
A vague Iran deal leaves more questions than answers
Trump hailed the document as a breakthrough after months of negotiations. Yet its broad contours remained unclear over a day after the deal was announced.
Chabria: Trump goes after Newsom's wife? Unsurprising, but also a new level of authoritarianism
The Department of Justice investigating Jennifer Siebel Newsom has all the appearances of the Trump administration seeking to stop a political rival who has a real shot at knocking MAGA out of the top office.
Newsom says he’s on Trump’s ‘hit list’ as Justice Department interviews governor’s friends
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the Trump administration appears to be investigating him and his wife, a step that the Democrat said is meant to intimidate him as he considers a run for president.
Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom highlight California’s contributions to the America250 time capsule
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom highlight California’s contributions to the America250 time capsule, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, ...
The Board of Equalization has little power. Campaign donors still spent millions on it
Current state lawmakers dominated fundraising in races for California's little-known Board of Equalization, drawing heavily from interests with business before the Legislature.
California lawmakers want to cut funds for local news at exactly the wrong time
California lawmakers are finalizing a budget that would cut aid for local newsrooms, walking away from a nascent effort to restore local reporting and build a more sustainable industry.
Why California must keep children 16 and under off addictive social media platforms
California lawmakers are considering making social media platforms with addictive features end — and not pursue — accounts of anyone younger than 16.
California Democrats approve budget deal, opening negotiations with Newsom
State lawmakers’ budget plan would reject or delay many of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s social service cuts. Now, the budget negotiations begin in earnest.
California admits using high-risk AI — including systems it failed to report last year
State officials have found they are using six high-risk AI-like systems. One year ago, they reported using zero.
CA lawmakers want to spend more on education. Will Newsom agree?
The Legislature is expected to pass a state budget today to fulfill its state constitutional duty and to keep getting paid. But the final spending plan that will be approved by the start of the fiscal year on July 1 will almost ...
U.S. and Iran reach agreement to end war, Trump says
The deal commits Tehran to forgo the development or acquisition of nuclear weapons in exchange for helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Barabak: This historic Nevada mining town has seen better days. Trump is excavating hope
Tonopah has boomed and mostly busted since it's heyday more than a century ago. Trump has raised expectations for renewed prosperity and one local businessman is sprucing up his motel in anticipation of better times.
California's slow vote count stirs frustration, but changes would be hard
Experts say there are some commonsense changes California could make to speed up its vote counts, including better funding county election offices and encouraging earlier voting. But dramatic shifts will be hard, especially before November.
With Iran set for World Cup match at SoFi, L.A. Iranians see glimmers of unity
As Iran's team prepares for its World Cup opener Monday at SoFi, L.A. Iranians argue among themselves, as some seek unity through sport.
UC Berkeley doctoral student accused of espionage, Chinese authorities say
He was a dissent from Myanmar who traveled to China for academic purposes. Now Chinese authorities are accusing him of espionage.
Anthropic shuts down Mythos access after sweeping U.S. order
Los Angeles Times is the primary source for this wire report on USA. VINI keeps the original report linked with media context, topic paths, attribution checks, and follow-up routes for readers.
Survivors of sexual assault in California prisons should be freed
Prisoners who are sexually assaulted by guards often face retaliation. A survivor argues the safest option is to release them from prison.
Trump prosecutor in L.A. pushing unusual public search for voter fraud during ongoing count
First Assistant U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli is waging an unusual campaign to find election fraud in California despite DOJ guidelines saying not to during vote counting.
Los Angeles has one of the deadest downtowns in the world, according to a new survey
Gensler's City Pulse 2026 report shows Downtown Los Angeles ranking lower than average on vibrancy.
Governor, First Partner statement on the passing of David Hockney
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor, First Partner statement on the passing of David Hockney, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. ...
80 candles, one costly record: Trump’s legacy of waste and chaos
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, 80 candles, one costly record: Trump’s legacy of waste and chaos, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California ...
Governor Newsom proclaims Immigrant Heritage Month
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom proclaims Immigrant Heritage Month, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The original report is ...
California Legislature in standoff with DMV over sharing driver license data with other states
California lawmakers are holding up money the Newsom administration requested for a nationwide driver license database over concerns that the information could lead to deportations.
Dodgers, Rams physician Neal ElAttrache explains referring UFC star Conor McGregor to steroids specialist
MLB spoke with Dodgers and Rams physician Neal ElAttrache about a New York Times story that connected him with UFC fighter Conor McGregor taking banned substances.
Fast fashion fills California’s landfills. Thankfully a recycling fix is in sight
A CA law holds clothing manufacturers accountable for adding to landfills, but it doesn’t deploy clothing bins, which can spur textile recycling.
California Democrats threaten to block Newsom priorities over imperiled climate deal
Gov. Gavin Newsom endorsed new carbon market rules that could drastically shrink the state’s funding for climate projects, threatening the spending deal he struck with legislators last year. Senate Democrats aren’t having it.
California scales back golden mussel safeguards at vital reservoir, alarming experts
California ends boat inspections meant to keep destructive golden mussels out of Lake Oroville, balancing a new risk analysis with the ongoing costs.
5 things to know about California’s backlog of police shooting investigations
Investigations in to fatal shootings by California police take so long that officers often cannot be decertified or charged with most crimes.
California has a top-ranked economy. It’s also one of the nation’s most unequal
California scored high on the economy, mental health and children and families, but low on its labor force, inequality and the environment in a research project comparing states.
Would you like gummies with that? Drive-thru marijuana proposal moves forward
In certain parts of the U.S., you can buy a surprising number of things other than food from a drive-thru window: Guns in Texas, weddings in Nevada and margaritas in Florida, to name a few. And if one Assembly bill becomes law, ...
After uncertainty, a positive sign for L.A. Olympics transportation funding
The funding requires passage in Congress, but its approval in committee last week is a crucial signal of investment from Washington after weeks of uncertainty.
Amid travel bans, ICE fears and political turmoil, wary fans try to find World Cup joy
The most ambitious FIFA World Cup in history is underway, but geopolitical rifts, travel bans and high ticket prices threaten to smother the excitement.
House Democrats ask new ICE director to roll back policy limiting oversight visits
Democrats wrote a letter in response to a policy that requires lawmakers to identify detainees at least two business days before a visit and provide a signed consent form from each detainee.
Trump's quiet crackdown: Fewer ICE raids, harsher rules push immigrants to leave
Along with focusing on deportations, the administration is deploying other tactics to deter legal, as well as illegal, immigration.
L.A. drivers are finding ways to adjust to the country's highest gas prices
Californians are facing high gas prices that are cutting into their summer spending plans. Some are cutting back on other expenses or exploring side hustles.
While Trump drags his feet, Governor Newsom delivers $46M to help address the federally managed water crisis at the border
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, While Trump drags his feet, Governor Newsom delivers $46M to help address the federally managed water crisis at the border, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state ...
Governor Newsom convenes tech industry leaders to advance government efficiency and effectiveness
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom convenes tech industry leaders to advance government efficiency and effectiveness, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and ...
California se apresura a ofrecer nuevas subvenciones de ayuda financiera para la formación laboral a corto plazo
El gobierno federal tiene previsto ampliar la ayuda financiera para los estudiantes que participan en programas de formación laboral a corto plazo a partir del 1 de julio, pero es posible que los californianos tengan que esperar hasta el otoño para beneficiarse ...
The federal government is offering new job-training grants. California says it’s not ready yet
The federal government is set to expand financial aid for students in short-term job training programs starting July 1, but Californians may have to wait until the fall to benefit because of administrative and regulatory challenges.
Newsom handpicked a generation of California politicians. Can they help him run for president?
An entire generation of California elected officials owe their current jobs and their political prospects to Gavin Newsom.
If Xavier Becerra is California’s next governor, he’ll be a workhorse rather than a show horse
Odds are Xavier Becerra will win against Steven Hilton. Then as governor — and unlike Gavin Newsom — Becerra won't likely run for higher office while governing.
Boomer vs. Millennial? The drama in upcoming congressional races
Proposition 50 took some of the drama out of this year’s congressional elections — it’s just about certain that Democrats will gain seats here as they try to flip the House. But beneath that headline, last week’s primary election sets the stage ...
World Cup referee, denied entry to U.S. because of suspected ties to terrorists, hailed in return to Somalia
Andrew Giuliani, head of the White House Task Force on World Cup 2026, indicated referee Omar Artan was suspected of having ties to a Somali militant group.
Fresh strikes, surging inflation signal new phase of Iran war
The prospect of a renewed U.S. air campaign cast fresh doubt on the viability of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran that has largely held since April.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino pleas for patience, urges people to relax amid backlash
While he runs the most popular global sporting event, FIFA President Gianni Infantino insists he is no king and must try to broker peace as best he can.
California sues Trump administration over planned ICE facility near Gilroy
The lawsuit alleges that the leased land is zoned exclusively for agricultural use and that the federal government violated laws requiring state and county notification, as well as procedural steps required before beginning construction.
Game on! California mobilizes for a safe and successful FIFA World Cup 2026
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Game on! California mobilizes for a safe and successful FIFA World Cup 2026, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, ...
Governor Newsom proclaims California State Parks Week
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom proclaims California State Parks Week, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The original report ...
Two huge California unions clash over money, political clout this election season
A union representing teachers and one representing health care workers took opposing stances on several ballot issues and with candidates for California governor.
Split verdict on taxes to fund health care as cost-of-living anxiety takes its toll
L.A. County voters are poised to approve Measure ER, a half-cent sales tax. A similar measure in Contra Costa is far behind. Santa Clara voters were the first to approve such a sales tax. It’s still not enough to fill the hole ...
How a George Floyd-inspired California law accidentally weakened police accountability
Investigations into fatal shootings by California police now take so long that officers often can't be decertified or prosecuted, a CalMatters investigation shows.
CA changed how it investigates police shootings. Now, families wait years
From CalMatters justice reporter Nigel Duara: Do you remember the late spring of 2020? It started with lockdowns, doomscrolling and Zoom birthdays. Then, George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer. Protests erupted across the state and the country. Protesters wanted ...
El republicano Steve Hilton se enfrentará a Becerra en noviembre por la gobernación de California
Hilton avanza a las elecciones generales de noviembre, donde se enfrentará al veterano político Xavier Becerra.
El producto químico que provocó las evacuaciones de Garden Grove se almacena en toda California
Hay 14 instalaciones en California que almacenan metacrilato de metilo, la sustancia química que estuvo a punto de provocar una catástrofe en Garden Grove. Descubre cuáles hay cerca de ti.
Iran soccer body says its fans' World Cup tickets were revoked; Somali referee denied entry into U.S.
Roughly 18,852 World Cup tickets earmarked for Iran's fans were revoked just a few days before matches begin, according to the Iran soccer federation.
Trump administration sued over 'illegal' and 'corrupt' UFC event on White House lawn
UFC Freedom 250, scheduled for Sunday, which is Trump's birthday, on the White House South Lawn, is described as 'corrupt' and 'illegal' in a federal lawsuit looking to shut down the event.
Becerra and Hilton spar about electoral integrity as Trump claims California elections are rigged
As Trump pushed unfounded claims that California's elections are rigged, the security of the ballot box became a flash point in the governor's race.
Ad nauseam: How message fatigue tanked Tom Steyer's $216-million campaign
Despite spending a record-shattering amount of his wealth on his run for governor, Steyer failed to win enough votes in last week's primary to advance to the November general election.
News Analysis: The war front that could sink Trump's negotiations with Iran
The Israel-Hezbollah conflict unfolding in Lebanon — a fight Trump considers a sideshow — could snarl his plans for a pact to end the war with Iran.
California and federal government secure $3 million in refunds for mortgage fraud victims
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, California and federal government secure $3 million in refunds for mortgage fraud victims, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, ...
Ya está definida la contienda por el puesto de comisionado de seguros de California: Kim contra Allen
Dos demócratas competirán en noviembre para regular el mercado de seguros en medio de los crecientes riesgos del cambio climático y tras los incendios de 2025 en Los Ángeles.
Pratt out, Raman in: What Los Angeles voters can now expect in the mayoral race
Nithya Raman's success at making the runoff in the L.A. mayor's race means Karen Bass will need to answer difficult questions about high living costs and public safety.
Election update: Republican Steve Hilton to face Becerra in November
Hilton advances to the November general election, where he'll face longtime politician Xavier Becerra.
The chemical that caused the Garden Grove evacuations is stored all over California
Four facilities in California store equal or greater amounts of methyl methacrylate, the chemical that nearly caused an explosion in Garden Grove.
This Bernie Sanders-endorsed Democrat will try to oust California’s toughest GOP incumbent
Randy Villegas, who earned endorsements from Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, defied political odds by beat a more moderate Democrat in a traditionally conservative district as a progressive Democrat. But the big test will be against Republican Rep. David Valadao in November.
These teens have the weight of the world on their shoulders. Mental health is taking a nosedive
"Everyone is going through something," one California teen said about the prevalence of mental health concerns among his peers. Youth advocates are urging the state to expand access to treatment.
California faces pediatric specialist shortage as children with complex illnesses double
The number of kids with chronic illnesses is doubling, but 90% of specialists who know how to treat them are retiring. Rural patients will suffer the most.
Egged on by Trump, right-wing ecosystem makes baseless claims of California voter fraud
As California's notoriously slow ballot counting continues, right-wing media and some Republicans are taking their lead from President Trump and claiming voter fraud, without any evidence.
Can California afford to cover Ozempic for public employees?
In a rare showing of bipartisan support, the state Senate in May overwhelmingly voted to pass a bill that would potentially help hundreds of thousands of California public employees combat obesity by requiring their health insurer to cover anti-obesity medications, or GLP-1 ...
El demócrata Xavier Becerra avanza a la contienda de noviembre por la gobernación de California
Tras una reñida contienda con varios candidatos demócratas, Xavier Becerra superó a su rival republicano, Steve Hilton, en los resultados electorales publicados el viernes. Aún se desconoce quién será el oponente de Becerra.
California insurance commissioner race is set: Kim vs. Allen
Two Democrats will compete in November to regulate the insurance market amid increasing climate change risks, the aftermath of the 2025 Los Angeles fires.
Can Democrats take the Senate? Maine voters may provide a clue
Democrat Graham Platner appears likely to become the party's nominee against Sen. Susan Collins. Platner has been accused of engaging in volatile behavior with women, among other controversies.
Governor Newsom issues proclamation declaring California’s 2026 general election
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom issues proclamation declaring California’s 2026 general election, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The ...
California wants to cap business tax credits, alarming life sciences and tech industries
Businesses and some lawmakers urge state leaders to reject the governor’s budget proposal to permanently limit R& 038;D tax credits.
California wants to change how it funds senior services. That could mean fewer meals for LA’s elderly
The California Department of Aging is updating how area agencies on aging share funds, to better advance equity. An L.A. official says it won’t.
Why Bay Area tech layoffs aren’t raising recession fears — yet
It seems like every few weeks there’s news of Silicon Valley tech workers getting hit by wave after wave of mass layoffs. So why doesn’t it feel like the Bay Area is in a recession? After all, it’s just as hard as ...
California leads the nation in job creation
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, California leads the nation in job creation, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The original report ...
Trump tells Iran and Israel to stop 'shooting' as missile barrages shatter fragile ceasefire
Israel and Iran traded fire on Monday, all but derailing a brittle two-month ceasefire.
Ahead of World Cup opener in L.A., Iran lands in Tijuana wearing pins to honor schoolgirls killed in strike
The Iran World Cup team arrived in Tijuana wearing lapel pins on their jackets acknowledging victims of a Feb. 28 missile strike on an elementary school.
Trump forges ahead with D.C. cityscape transformation against growing resistance
Trump has responded to growing legal and political obstacles to his ballroom, arch and other projects by attempting to force approvals through faster than opponents can challenge them.
'We're in survival mode': A year after ICE raids, a couple fight to save their dress shops
In L.A.'s Fashion District, quinceañera shops struggle after ICE raids scared off their Latino clientele.
Californians fighting addiction need help finding care. Budget cuts threaten a digital lifeline
Many Californians suffering from addiction struggle to find evidence-based treatment. A tool that helps them find care is at risk of losing state funding.
Governor Newsom honors National Gun Violence Awareness Day, highlights nation-leading gun safety laws
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom honors National Gun Violence Awareness Day, highlights nation-leading gun safety laws, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, ...
Delta Conveyance Project receives critical federal clearance to advance construction
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Delta Conveyance Project receives critical federal clearance to advance construction, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. ...
Governor Newsom fast-tracks 400 wildfire prevention projects, expands prescribed fire, and unveils draft five-year action plan
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom fast-tracks 400 wildfire prevention projects, expands prescribed fire, and unveils draft five-year action plan, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, ...
Governor Newsom visits Space Beach and highlights California’s aerospace dominance
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom visits Space Beach and highlights California’s aerospace dominance, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. ...
Becerra advances to November, moves closer to becoming California's first elected Latino governor
Democrat Xavier Becerra consolidated Democratic support to advance in a bitter primary to become California's next governor, while the second spot remains up for grabs.
Scientists probe cosmic visitor from deep space, come up empty in search for alien life
The object, called 3I/ATLAS, is only the third interstellar visitor ever detected passing through our Solar System.
One label, many risks: how grouping Asian Americans hides deadly cancer patterns
A nationwide effort that includes many California researchers seeks to find out why some Asian American communities have high rates of certain cancers.
Juez federal ordena que centro de detención de inmigrantes permita inspección sanitaria del condado de San Diego
Una ley de California faculta a los funcionarios de salud locales para inspeccionar los centros de detención de inmigrantes. El condado de San Diego presentó una demanda para que se haga cumplir la ley después de que se le negara el acceso ...
Cinco cosas que debes saber sobre la nueva política de tarjetas de residencia de la administración Trump
La administración Trump está enviando señales contradictorias sobre una política que obligaría a la mayoría de los inmigrantes a regresar a sus países de origen mientras solicitan la residencia permanente.
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to November race for California governor
After a heated race with a crowd of Democratic candidates, Xavier Becerra pulled ahead of rival Republican Steve Hilton in election results returned Friday. Becerra's challenger is not known yet.
From a water bottle policy flip-flop to botched ticket sales, World Cup fans feel the squeeze
FIFA is asking 60 fans who were sold World Cup tickets for free to pay corrected face value for them. FIFA also came full circle on its water bottle policy.
Feds pursuing 'multiple' election fraud investigations, top prosecutor says
Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli says multiple California election fraud investigations are underway as state officials reject Trump's cheating claims.
California’s population is stagnating as immigration and birth rates decline
California's population is stagnating as birth rates and immigration decline. The plateau's impacts will extend far beyond politics.
If California’s race for governor is a stress test for democracy, it’s failing
The top-two primary system can produce chaos and disengaged voters. This year’s picks for governor are coming from a small share of voters.
This anti-tax ballot measure could sap local housing funds. California lawmakers need to act
An anti-tax backlash resulted in a November ballot measure that could hamstring the finances of every jurisdiction in California. Capitol leaders must strike a deal with proponents to pull it from the ballot.
Why CA’s top-two primary isn’t working the way voters intended
When California adopted the top-two open primary system in 2010, proponents argued it would help make the state more moderate because candidates would be compelled to court voters across the political spectrum. But since then, most races still end in typical partisan ...
Latest data show California conundrum: high growth but high prices, high unemployment
California unemployment and tech layoffs climb even as the state records strong GDP growth
California continues aggressive fight against organized retail theft, recovering nearly $260 million in stolen merchandise
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, California continues aggressive fight against organized retail theft, recovering nearly $260 million in stolen merchandise, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, ...
Trump data confirms that Governor Newsom’s strategies have led to the largest reduction in homelessness nationwide
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Trump data confirms that Governor Newsom’s strategies have led to the largest reduction in homelessness nationwide, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, ...
California charts smarter path to support farmers and ranchers while maintaining food safety and clean water
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, California charts smarter path to support farmers and ranchers while maintaining food safety and clean water, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, ...
Governor Newsom announces expansion of the world’s largest civilian aerial firefighting fleet: deployment of fourth C-130 H airtanker and new helitack base
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom announces expansion of the world’s largest civilian aerial firefighting fleet: deployment of fourth C-130 H airtanker and new helitack base, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers ...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 6.4.2026
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom announces appointments 6.4.2026, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The original report is linked ...
Former President López Obrador accuses Trump of plotting against Mexico's left
Former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador issued a blistering statement accusing the Trump administration of using a narco-terrorism 'pretext' to weaken Mexico's left.
Senate rejects an initial attempt to ban Trump's $1.8-billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
It was the second effort in Congress to rebuke President Trump in two days, following the House vote Wednesday to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran.
Trump attorney general pick Todd Blanche could face confirmation challenges
Blanche has faced criticism for the $1.8-billion "anti-weaponization fund" created to settle a lawsuit by Trump, two of his sons and their business against the IRS.
The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?
California voters approved a top-two primary election designed to encourage moderation. But in most races, it ends in a conventional Democrat vs. Republican. Some are ready to scrap the top two.
The mayoral showdown that benefits Karen Bass doesn’t really benefit Los Angeles voters
Karen Bass may get the opponent she hoped for if results in the L.A. mayoral primary hold. But facing off against Spencer Pratt won't offer much substantive debate.
A California housing bill would raise wages to $28. Why do some unions hate it?
This is just the latest spat between two rival construction unions over the future of California housing policy.
Medi-Cal cuts, tax increases loom as Capitol lawmakers dicker over the budget
The California constitution requires lawmakers adopt a new budget by June 15, leaving little time for state leaders to resolve billions of dollars in budget differences.
‘It’s a family’: How a California tribal college is opening doors for Native students
California Indian Nations College in Palm Desert sees a bright future for its community-centered approach to higher education for Native students. Recently accredited, the college supports two proposed bills that would add tribal colleges to the official definition of higher education in ...
5 things to know about the Trump administration’s new green card policy
If the goal was to confuse everyone, the mission was accomplished. Just before Memorial Day, the Trump administration issued a sweeping new policy directive that took aim at legal immigration. It would have required most temporary visa holders and humanitarian parolees living ...
New green card rules are confusing Californians
Contradictory statements from the Trump administration about new rules for legal immigration are confusing employers and stoking fear among green card holders, writes CalMatters’ Wendy Fry. In May the U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent out a memo that initially directed most ...
Sheinbaum accuses the U.S. of meddling in Mexican affairs
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused the U.S. of meddling in Mexico's internal affairs after a report about two Mexican governors who had their U.S. visas revoked amid probes into possible links to organized crime.
In a first, California Supreme Court reverses a death sentence under new racial justice law
A Los Angeles prosecutor likened a Black murder suspect to a Bengal tiger. Decades later, the California Supreme Court found that trope showed unacceptable racial bias.
Election denier likely loses job in Shasta County. But voters back hand-counting ballots
In the troubled Shasta County elections office, a journalist alleges a worker pulled a stun gun. Voters, meanwhile, appear ready to oust an election-denying clerk.
Federal judge orders immigrant detention center to allow San Diego County health inspection
A California law empowers local health officials to inspect immigrant detention centers. San Diego County sued to enforce it after being denied access to a facility.
Five takeaways from California’s election, from Congress to the governor’s race
California's wild and wide-open primary election came to a close Tuesday with voters consolidating behind leading candidates for their parties.
What happened in the California election while you were sleeping
Millions of Californians turned out in voting that ended Tuesday to conclude a wild primary season marked by unprecedented campaign spending, the cratering of a former congressmember and Democratic voters sitting on their ballots waiting for a frontrunner to emerge. At different ...
Cinco cosas que debes saber sobre las elecciones de California
Las reñidas y muy disputadas elecciones primarias de California concluyeron el martes con la consolidación de los votantes en torno a los candidatos favoritos de sus respectivos partidos.
¿Quiénes van ganando en las elecciones estatales de California? Esto es lo que sabemos hasta ahora
Los dos candidatos más votados en cada contienda aparecerán en la boleta electoral de las elecciones generales, y los votantes tendrán la última palabra en noviembre.
What election night results mean in the race for California’s next governor
Xavier Becerra seems almost certain to advance in the governor's race, given pre-election polls and initial vote counts. If Republican Steve Hilton joins him, Becerra would likely have an easy win in November.
Vehicle Homes, Tow Fees, and Release Barriers: A Reader Guide to the VINI coverage
A plain-language analysis guide explains why RV, motorhome, trailer, vehicle-dwelling, towing, storage-fee, and release-rights language should point readers into the same public-interest file.
The U.S. is investigating two more Mexican governors for connections to cartels
The U.S. investigation into two Mexican governors suspected of working with organized crime threatens to deepen a growing rift between the U.S. and the Sheinbaum government.
Mahan, Villaraigosa just learned why so few California mayors make the leap to governor
Few California mayors ever become governor. Their skills might be perfectly suited to the job, but those exact same skills, when exercised, may be precisely what makes voters wary of them.
Eight bills related to License to Kill advance in the Legislature
Lawmakers proposed a suite of bills in response to a series of CalMatters investigative stories.
Governor Newsom issues legislative update 6.1.26
Office of the Governor of California is the primary source for this wire report on California. VINI keeps the original report linked with media context, topic paths, attribution checks, and follow-up routes for readers.
Trump is still trying to rob victims to pay criminals for their political support
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Trump is still trying to rob victims to pay criminals for their political support, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public ...
Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 6.2.2026
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 6.2.2026, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The original report is ...
In deep-blue California, frustration with Democratic status quo roils governor, L.A. mayor race
For Democrats, little clear consensus has emerged so far on who should lead Los Angeles and California into the future.
Missing worker at high-security lab in New Mexico found dead in remote forest
Melissa Casias' death is part of an FBI investigation looking into dead or missing federal scientists or staff members involved in sensitive research.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin refuses to commit to following court orders
Mullin faced the Senate Appropriations Committee amid scrutiny over the agency's budget and immigration enforcement ahead of the World Cup.
Supreme Court rules Alabama may redraw congressional maps to oust a Black Democrat
The decision clears the way for the governor and state lawmakers to redraw their congressional voting map with six districts that favor Republicans and one that favors a Democrat.
Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks
The order directs the federal government to establish a voluntary early review process for the country's most advanced artificial intelligence models.
Aspiration co-founder sentenced to 14 years for fraud
Co-founder of eco-friendly financial firm Aspiration has been sentenced after defrauding investors.
¿Quién dirigirá las escuelas de California? Los votantes eligen al próximo superintendente estatal
Un líder del consejo escolar de San Diego y veteranos legisladores estatales se postulan para el cargo de superintendente estatal de California. Dos de ellos pasarán a las elecciones de noviembre.
California elige a su próximo comisionado de seguros en medio de crisis por incendios forestales
¿Has perdido tu seguro o te han subido las primas? El comisionado regula el mercado de seguros más grande del país y se enfrenta a una serie de problemas complejos a medida que aumenta el riesgo de incendios forestales.
Hilton y Becerra abren ventaja preliminaria en primarias para gobernador de California
Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer y Steve Hilton lideraban las encuestas en los últimos días de las elecciones a gobernador de California. Se espera que los resultados comiencen a conocerse esta noche.
Las votaciones en California terminan el martes. ¿Los resultados? No los esperes pronto
California ha implementado nuevas normas destinadas a acelerar el recuento de votos, pero expertos electorales y funcionarios locales afirman que las elecciones reñidas aún podrían tardar semanas en resolverse.
Resultados electorales de California en directo
Aquí están los resultados de las elecciones primarias de California de 2026 para gobernador, otros cargos estatales, el Congreso y la Legislatura.
Who’s winning California’s statewide races? Here’s what we know so far
Californians are voting on more than just the next governor. They’ll determine the general election candidates for eight other statewide offices.
Palo Alto RV Tow: The Records That Would Answer the Public Questions
A records guide to the Palo Alto RV tow file identifies the documents, invoices, policies, notices, hearing records, and agency responses needed before readers can separate law, discretion, cost, and public-impact questions.
Kim, Allen lead in California insurance watchdog race
Have you lost your insurance or seen your premiums rise? The commissioner regulates the nation’s biggest insurance market and faces a complex set of issues as wildfire risk grows.
Shaw, Barrera take commanding lead in state superintendent race
A San Diego school board leader and veteran state lawmakers are running for California state superintendent. Two of them will advance to the November election.
California’s unemployment insurance morass will become the next governor’s problem
California's payroll taxes aren’t keeping up with benefit payouts. The unemployment insurance fund will be $22 billion in the hole by year's end, the state says.
After 250 years, the right to vote is at risk. California must do more to protect it
The California Voting Rights Act transformed democracy statewide. But gaps remain, and new pressures at the federal and state levels will require another generation to bolster voting rights.
California votes in most uncertain governor’s primary in years
Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton led in polls in the final days of the California governor election. Results are expected to begin coming in tonight.
California voting ends Tuesday. The results? Don’t expect them anytime soon
California has new rules meant to speed up ballot counting, but elections experts and county officials say close races could still take weeks to resolve.
From Vallejo to Riverside, VotingMatters brought CalMatters’ primary voter guide to life
CalMatters partnerships director Dan Hu drove 3,000 miles, teamed up with 30 local partners and hosted more than 600 people at VotingMatters events, presenting nonpartisan election information and fostering community discussions.
Top Democrats compete in wide-open primary for lieutenant governor
The race for California's second-highest political office features a competitive slate of Democratic candidates, from Treasurer Fiona Ma to Newsom administration official Josh Fryday and the former mayor of Stockton.
Live California election results
Here are the California election results for ballot propositions, president, Congress and Legislature. They will be continually updated.
Today we vote. Then, we wait 🗳️
Election Day is today, but you’d be hard pressed to find a Californian who expects final results tonight. We’re too accustomed to vote counts that take days or weeks. That’s a tradeoff that comes with California’s embrace of mail-in voting, writes CalMatters’ ...
California House races could decide the majority in Congress. Who will survive the primary?
The fight for control of Congress runs through California. Proposition 50 eliminated all but two competitive districts, and Democrats are jockeying for position in several races pitting them against each other.
Will Trump’s waning popularity pull down California Republicans? Today’s election offers a clue
Tuesday’s election results may offer an early clue about how vulnerable legislative California Republicans will fare in November
Israel bombs Beirut, recaptures Crusader castle, but Trump says Israel will dial back war in Lebanon
After Israel announced it would push deeper into Lebanon to target Hezbollah, Trump intervened and said he persuaded Israel not to send troops to Beirut.
From Crusaders to Hezbollah: the bloody history of Lebanon's Beaufort castle
It's been a stronghold for Crusaders, Saladin's armies, the Ottomans, French and Palestine Liberation Organization. Now Israel once again controls Lebanon's strategically located Beaufort castle.
Trump's $1.8-billion fund unravels amid court setbacks, bipartisan pushback
Democrats say the concession is not enough, and are pushing legislation to ensure no president can ever attempt the creation of such a fund again.
ICYMI: California ranks #1 in U.S. for supporting maternal mental health
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, ICYMI: California ranks 1 in U.S. for supporting maternal mental health, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California ...
Prediction marketplace Kalshi gives Becerra high odds of winning. They also bet on his campaign
The company gave Becerra’s campaign $39,200 just days before the primary while giving the former attorney general a three-in-four chance of winning the office.
After Safe-Parking Exit, Palo Alto RV Tow Raises Questions About Grace, Disability, and Public-Space Enforcement
VINI News founder Vinita Duniphin says Palo Alto police impounded her RV for expired tags on June 1, 2026 after she asked for a few hours to move it, go to DMV, drive it, or arrange AAA towing. New reporting raises questions ...
Steyer and Hilton scrap for second top spot in tight Tuesday governor's race primary
Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer and GOP strategist Steve Hilton are battling for second place in Tuesday's gubernatorial primary after former Biden Cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra surged to the front of the field.
California will play a big role in the fight for power in Congress. Tuesday's primary sets the stage
California redistricting could net Democrats an additional five House seats, a major factor in the fight for control of Congress. The upcoming primaries will set the stage for November's most critical match-ups.
More candidates are using their personal wealth to campaign than ever before. Should voters care?
All eyes are on one billionaire’s spending for governor. A CalMatters analysis shows the story may lie in the millions spent by down-ballot candidates.
Long after protests ended, this interfaith group rallies to remember LA immigrants taken by ICE
An interfaith group known as the "godmothers of the disappeared" meets weekly at the federal courthouse in Los Angeles to remember and advocate for the people detained by immigration authorities over the last year.
Suspense in California governor’s race as Democrats hold on to their ballots
The latest polls suggest it’s a three-way competition for the top-two spots in the California governor’s race, and a big reason that we don’t have a clear sense of who’s ahead is that many Democratic voters are waiting until the last minute ...
Un tanque de productos químicos estuvo a punto de explotar. ¿Acaso los reguladores de California no detectaron las señales de alerta?
Un tanque en una planta aeroespacial de Garden Grove estuvo a punto de explotar y liberar una nube química tóxica sobre 50,000 residentes evacuados; esto es lo que sabían los reguladores antes de que sucediera.
Here are the big cases the Supreme Court will decide in June
The court faces big decisions on cases including birthright citizenship, gun rights, transgender athletes and President Trump's power over independent agencies.
Trump enters perilous polling territory, raising questions over base support
Pollsters are questioning long-standing assumptions about the president's floor of support, wondering whether it is at risk of giving way.
'Unhelpful': Top Democrats say Jill Biden's memoir is reopening 2024 wounds
Jill Biden's new book, "View from the East Wing," is drawing sharp criticism from top Democrats and major donors who backed her husband's campaign.
The secret ingredient tying your candy, makeup and medicines to Sudan's war
Gum arabic, a resin that comes from the acacia tree, is as ubiquitous as it is unglamorous, virtually unknown despite being a vital ingredient in hundreds of products.
Governor Newsom proclaims Jewish Heritage Month
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom proclaims Jewish Heritage Month, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The original report is ...
Governor Newsom proclaims Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom proclaims Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. ...
Struggling Carls Jr. franchisee plans to close 10 and sell 49 California locations
A Carl's Jr. franchisee has made the decision to sell 49 of his Southern California locations.
Lopez: A second offering to Spencer Pratt, and 5 points about the L.A. mayor's race
As election day approaches, L.A.'s future is on the line. Here are a few things to consider.
A chemical tank nearly exploded. Did California’s regulators miss the signs?
A tank at a Garden Grove aerospace plant came within a crack of exploding and forcing a toxic chemical cloud over 50,000 evacuated residents — here's what regulators knew before it happened.
Homelessness is down in California and across the country, says new federal report
The Trump administration downplayed the decline in homelessness, contending far more people are on the streets today than a decade ago.
First Partner Siebel Newsom celebrates the annual Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind Day in Sacramento
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, First Partner Siebel Newsom celebrates the annual Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind Day in Sacramento, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, ...
California overhauls carbon market — critics say it’s a giveaway to oil
California air regulators on Friday approved a contentious overhaul of the state's carbon market, creating a program that could steer billions of dollars in free pollution permits to oil refineries and other major polluters over the objections of environmental groups, key lawmakers ...
Governor Newsom proclaims Foster Care Month
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom proclaims Foster Care Month, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The original report is ...
Governor Newsom celebrates graduation of emergency response leaders, highlights investments since 2019
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom celebrates graduation of emergency response leaders, highlights investments since 2019, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and ...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.29.2026
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.29.2026, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The original report is linked ...
Governor Newsom applauds updates to California’s Cap-and-Invest Program
According to Office of the Governor of California's source item, Governor Newsom applauds updates to California’s Cap-and-Invest Program, Source The development sits in VINI's California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The original ...
'This is a hijacking': UFC White House fight and race cars take over National Park Service land
The planned spectacles at the White House and National Mall stray so far from the National Park Service's traditional mission and ethos that advocates and career employees are crying foul.
Democrats call Bondi's Epstein files interview a 'sham'
Democrats said the former attorney general refused to answer numerous questions about President Trump in the closed-door session with lawmakers.
Trump signals optimism, but still hasn't signed off on an Iran peace framework
Trump faced a politically fraught decision to enter an agreement that would invariably require significant concessions to Tehran.
Judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center, halts closure
A federal judge has ruled that President Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations.
Another tech company says it will cut hundreds of jobs amid pivot to AI
Groupon announced layoffs last week as part of its AI restructuring plan, affecting up to 400 employees.
After heated debate, California updates key climate limit. Critics say it's a retreat
The updated cap-and-invest program determines how aggressively the state will curb planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions and how billions of dollars in revenue will flow.
‘Sentía que no estaba aprendiendo’: Los estudiantes de colegios comunitarios tienen dificultades con la educación en línea
Actualmente, alrededor del 40% de los cursos de los colegios comunitarios de California se imparten en línea, lo que está redefiniendo la educación. Según los responsables de estos centros, estos cursos son más accesibles, pero también presentan serios inconvenientes.
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