Naomi Taxay

Incumbent Republican Josh Hoover faces Democrat Amy Slavensky to win his third term representing Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento County communities.

Rep. Josh Harder, D-Tracy, faces Republican challenger John McBride in a congressional district redrawn to improve Democratic odds.

Incumbent Republican Roger Niello faces progressive Democrat Sean Frame to defend his seat in the California Senate.

Lawmakers sent Newsom a bill narrowing a CEQA exemption for advanced manufacturing — the same day he launched a campaign promoting California-made products.

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a data center water disclosure bill last year. Now, one piece of a renewed effort is headed back to his desk.

The whistleblower who helped expose a mass dog grave at Miranda’s Rescue is asking California Attorney General Rob Bonta to step in. She also says the case shows why California needs centralized oversight of animal shelters and rescues.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that California plans to sue the Trump administration again over its efforts to impose new restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the November midterms.

California Assembly Republicans are making affordability their closing argument as the legislative session winds down, calling for independent analyses of how pending bills and state regulations could hit Californians’ pocketbooks.

A bill aims to ensure immigration agents can’t use their federal service to bypass California’s basic training requirements if they decide to make that switch.

State Sen. Aisha Wahab won the special eleciton for California’s 14th District, becoming the first Afghan American in Congress.

California nonprofits are bracing for greater demand as H.R. 1 takes effect while also navigating funding freezes, cancellations and changing federal rules.

Gas prices, Trump, healthcare and political independence took center stage as Kevin Kiley and Richard Pan met for their first general election debate.

The measure was a response to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement raids at large retailers like Home Depot in Southern California last summer.

California’s Fair Share proposal aims to make big corporations pay more toward healthcare. Some advocates worry workers could pay the price.

Workers would be guaranteed at least two weeks of paid vacation under the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act.

“This attack on independent, local news is straight out of a dictator’s playbook.”

“This is an opportunity for the president to honor his commitment to provide these survivors with the funding he promised them.”

At the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame, Rep. Mike Thompson promoted America Bikes Act to expand infrastructure and encourage cycling nationwide.

Along with other federal Democratic lawmakers, Padilla said the proposal to reduce health disparities has become more urgent after funding cuts