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Newsom OKs $50 million ‘Trump-proofing’ plan. Are felon immigrants shielded?
A plan to spend $50 million to sue the Federal government and protect immigrants created controversy before advancing to Newsom's desk.
February 9, 2025
Newsom order focuses on home-hardening after destructive wildfires
The order requires homes in fire-prone areas to clear out their yards of highly combustible materials.
February 6, 2025
State Farm requests rate increase in California
The insurer has paid out over $1 billion so far for the devastating wildfires in Southern California.
February 5, 2025
Bonta says he won’t run for Calif. governor
The state Attorney General plans to run for reelection next year and support Kamala Harris for governor if she jumps in the race.
February 5, 2025
Inspector General: High-Speed Rail off schedule for Merced-to-Bakersfield route
The High-Speed Rail Authority planned to shuttle passengers from Merced to Bakersfield by 2030, a target that is no longer feasible.
February 4, 2025
California snowpack dips well below average in latest reading
The Golden State needs to see a significant amount of precipitation in the coming months to build a healthy snowpack in order to deliver more water to farms and communities.
January 31, 2025
SoCal man pleads guilty for flying drone in wildfire area, damaging an aircraft
The man accepted a plea deal from federal prosecutors to avoid a prison sentence.
January 31, 2025
Judge temporarily halts Federal aid freeze in effort led by Bonta
With up to $3 trillion at threat of being frozen, around two dozen states sued the Trump administration to halt the freeze.
January 28, 2025
Newsom finds himself fighting with Coastal Commission over L.A. rebuilds
The California Coastal Commission originally said homes being rebuilt would face strict regulations that Newsom sought to exempt earlier in January.
January 28, 2025
Assembly GOP pitches package to boost wildfire response, recovery
The legislation comes in response to the devastating wildfires that struck the Los Angeles area in January.
January 28, 2025