California Democrats back Ben Allen for insurance commissioner
With two Democrats in the general election, the endorsement gives the state senator a key leg up over rival Jane Kim.
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New chatbot regulations are moving through California Legislature. What to know
They would impose audits, time limits and a moratorium and allow for more people to file lawsuits.
U.S. lawmaker who visited Haiti says conditions would be ‘a disaster’ for TPS returnees
“The conditions we saw on the ground were pretty horrific. When the interim Haitian government is having success to go from 90% gang control to 70% gang control, it suggests things are pretty bad there.”
Will California’s new guidelines expedite hiring for state workers? It depends
Gavin Newsom announced new hiring guide for state employees. Will it improve the hiring process? It depends on what each department decides.
Gov. Gavin Newsom releases last 4 years of his and first partner’s tax returns
It comes on the heels of an ongoing federal probe of his family’s finances and speculation about his anticipated 2028 presidential campaign.
Here’s how much California’s minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2027
California’s new minimum wage will be one of the highest in the U.S. and more than $10 higher than the federal hourly rate.
How Trump’s Endangered Species Act rollback is roiling Northern California
Change allows habitat destruction and has drawn a federal lawsuit and consternation from state officials as well as concerns from more surprising corners.
Opponents of CEQA exemption for manufacturing facilities worry about key lawmaker
As chair of the Assembly Appropriations Committee, Buffy Wicks has considerable sway over which bills will live or die in her chamber following an Aug. 14 deadline.
Top California Democrats seek to block voter ID arguments they call misleading
Robert Rivas and Monique Limón say Proposition 39 won’t “simplify” verification and could add hurdles for voters, despite backers’ pitch.
Newsom says documents ‘undercut repeated denials’ that LA raid was politically motivated
Federal agents’ text messages and depositions came to light this week via the ACLU’s request for a preliminary junction.
Mike Thompson answers Eric Jones’ debate challenge with two public forums
After the Jones campaign gave Thompson a week to accept a nine-part debate challenge, Thompson announced two previously scheduled debates
Rep. Mike Thompson points to Davis as model for safer cycling nationwide
At the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame, Rep. Mike Thompson promoted America Bikes Act to expand infrastructure and encourage cycling nationwide.
Law enforcement, district attorneys oppose diversion bill for theft offenders
AB 2108 would mandate that city and county officials establish rehabilitation programs for those who commit theft.
Schiff proposes federal bill requiring influencers to disclose paid political ads
“California’s primary this year made a clear case that our current guardrails around campaign advertisements are not keeping up with the changing landscape of political speech.”
‘Time is of the essence’ to ban AI political ads says US Sen. Adam Schiff
Last week, Republican governor candidate Steve Hilton released an AI-ad in which he is depicted as a gladiator.
Ruby Rippey reveals new, contradicting details of Newsom affair in Vanity Fair
The former staffer’s account of her affair with Gov. Gavin Newsom slightly contradicts his public account of their fling.
New reminder about Newsom’s old affair reinforces tie that binds him to Trump | Opinion
A woman who had an affair with Gov. Gavin Newsom decades ago shares her story with Vanity Fair. It shows how morally bankrupt behavior has invaded our politics.
Padilla introduces a new bill to counter Trump’s ‘attacks’ on federal elections
The SHIELD Our Elections Act would empower states and voters to enforce federal election laws and strengthen accountability mechanisms.
US Sen. Alex Padilla reintroduces Health Equity and Accountability Act
Along with other federal Democratic lawmakers, Padilla said the proposal to reduce health disparities has become more urgent after funding cuts
Political newcomer Eric Jones challenges incumbent Mike Thompson to 9 debates
The first-time candidate seeks to beat the 4th Congressional District’s incumbent and win over its largely moderate electorate through public debate