Laura Fitzgerald

Democratic state lawmakers in California approved legislation Thursday to establish new congressional districts, a move party leaders say is necessary to counter GOP redistricting in Texas and other states.

Democrats in the California legislature met over the weekend to negotiate new congressional maps that could potentially play a large role in deciding control of the U.S. House during the midterms.

Governor Gavin Newsom has been noticeably frustrated over homelessness recently, and a lot of that frustration is being directed at local governments.

In the latest public debate over voter ID laws in California’s State Capitol, a bill to establish a voter ID law in California failed passage in a key committee this week.

A bill moving through the state legislature would require the bulk of California’s ballots to be counted by 10 days after an election.

Advocates for California’s LGBTQ+ community are pushing back on Governor Gavin Newsom after he made comments indicating he doesn’t support transgender athletes playing on sports teams that match their gender identity.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced this week the state will dole out another $920 million to localities to combat homelessness. The new funds come with more accountability measures – some that have already drawn criticism.

Lawmakers announced they will soon introduce bills to fastrack development for accessory dwelling units so that those displaced can live on their property while they rebuild.

This past year California lawmakers passed — and Governor Gavin Newsom signed — more than 100 bills, and many of those have become new laws in 2025. Plus there are bills from previous years that are also scheduled to take effect after Jan. 1.

Governor Gavin Newsom revealed plans on Monday to expand California’s career education programs during a press conference at Shasta College in Redding.

While wage increases usually have widespread support in California, a recent poll from the Public Policy Institute of California shows 54% of likely voters say they’ll reject the measure.

Special session proceedings started in the Assembly on Wednesday as lawmakers held informational hearings on Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal aimed at lowering gas prices.