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California schools could lose funding for allowing transgender athletes in girls’ sports
A Merced high school made national news last year for refusing to compete against a San Francisco school that had a biological male playing on the girls' volleyball team.
February 19, 2025
Calif. halts controversial clean air rues, gas price hike over legal issues
A hastily-approved regulation designed to increase gas prices in the Golden State didn't pass legal muster, California's air board announced on Tuesday.
February 18, 2025
Bianco launches campaign for governor
The Republican sheriff is calling for California to return to sanity and govern with common sense.
February 17, 2025
Richard Grenell talks governor run if Harris jumps in
The Republican diplomat thinks the former vice president would be easily beaten in the 2026 race.
February 14, 2025
Newsom says he’ll veto bill blocking state prisons from cooperating with ICE
Gavin Newsom previously vetoed a bill that would limit communication between California prison officials and ICE. He says he will veto another bill that attempts to do the same thing.
February 13, 2025
Report: Riverside Co. Sheriff Chad Bianco to launch campaign for governor
Bianco will reportedly end months of speculation and be the first Republican to enter a crowded field of Democrats.
February 12, 2025
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