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California independence petition gets approval to collect signatures
The initiative itself wouldn’t actually cause California to secede from the United States.
January 24, 2025
Trump’s demand for L.A. recovery dollars? Voter ID, more water flow to Valley, L.A.
Trump detailed his requirements for California to receive federal aid for the Los Angeles area wildfires.
January 24, 2025
As L.A. burns, Calif. Dems vote down $1 billion to fund on-going wildfire prevention
While the Legislature approved Newsom's $2.5 billion proposal for aid for Los Angeles, a Republican-led effort to provide an additional $1 billion for prevention efforts across the state was shot down.
January 23, 2025
Macedo eyes shifting $1 billion from High-Speed Rail for water infrastructure, wildfire protection
High-Speed Rail is now estimated to cost around $100 billion more than first expected when voters approved the project in 2008.
January 23, 2025
Trump orders pulling the plug on California’s 2035 ban on gas-powered car sales
President Donald Trump terminated an EPA waiver allowing the Golden State – and nearly a dozen more – to phase out gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
January 21, 2025
California files lawsuit over Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order
President Donald Trump wants to bar children of parents who are in the United States unlawfully from being granted birthright citizenship. Nearly 20 states are taking Trump to court.
January 21, 2025
The Wonderful Company donates $10 million for LA fire relief
The ag giant is committing millions of dollars to help first responders in the Los Angeles area.
January 15, 2025
Why can’t California be more like Europe – and Puerto Rico?
California's net-zero energy obsession – from automobiles to home appliances – is a blind strategy for failure, writes Kerry Jackson for Sun View.
January 15, 2025
California withdraws diesel truck ban request with Trump looming
The President-elect has been vocal about his opposition to California’s moves to switch to zero-emission vehicles.
January 15, 2025
California shifts Trump special session to provide wildfire response
California Democrats are trying to ensure wildfire aid is tied to combating the Trump administration in court, two issues that Gavin Newsom wants to see separated.
January 14, 2025