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05 Nov

California Republicans sue over new US House map approved by voters

published on November 5, 2025 - 2:28 PM

California Republicans filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday to block a new U.S. House map that California voters decisively approved at

13 Oct

California governor signs law to protect kids from the risks of AI chatbots

published on October 13, 2025 - 2:14 PM

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed legislation to regulate artificial intelligence chatbots and protect children and teens from the

09 Oct

New California law aims to stabilize insurance for people who can’t get private coverage

published on October 9, 2025 - 2:29 PM

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bipartisan bill Thursday that aims to prevent the state’s home insurer of last resort

03 Oct

Newsom signs bill giving 800,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in California the right to unionize

published on October 3, 2025 - 2:42 PM

More than 800,000 drivers for ride-hailing companies in California will soon be able to join a union and bargain collectively

27 Jun

California Legislature closes $12B deficit by cutting back immigrants’ access to health care

published on June 27, 2025 - 2:18 PM

California lawmakers on Friday approved a budget that pares back a number of progressive priorities, including a landmark health care

13 Jun

California Legislature OKs proposal to freeze health care access for some immigrants

published on June 13, 2025 - 2:34 PM

California lawmakers on Friday approved a budget proposal to freeze enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants without

06 Jun

Power bills in California have jumped nearly 50% in four years. Democrats think they have solutions

published on June 6, 2025 - 2:40 PM

(AP) — California lawmakers this week advanced several efforts aimed at reining in utility profits and slashing electricity bills as

14 May

California governor outlines $12 billion deficit and freeze on immigrant health program access

published on May 14, 2025 - 2:46 PM

California is facing a $12 billion deficit that Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to help close by freezing enrollment in a

21 Apr

Lawsuits accuse insurers of colluding to drop coverage in fire-prone parts of California

published on April 21, 2025 - 2:28 PM

Two lawsuits filed in Los Angeles allege major home insurance companies have colluded to limit coverage in California communities at

20 Mar

California has a $6.2 billion Medicaid funding gap partly due to expanding immigrant coverage

published on March 20, 2025 - 3:58 PM

California faces a $6.2 billion budget gap in the state’s Medicaid services, which could force Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and