Hard-line conservative Republicans joined with Democrats to remove the Bakersfield Republican from the speaker’s chair. Kevin McCarthy’s ejection from the speakership is the latest blow to the power and reach of California’s congressional delegation, following former Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s exit from House leadership and the recent death of longtime Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
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Who is Laphonza Butler? What to know about Newsom’s pick for Feinstein’s Senate seat
Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Laphonza Butler to fill the Senate seat that was held by Dianne Feinstein, who died Friday. Who is Butler?
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Dianne Feinstein, the first woman to represent California in the Senate, dies at 90
Dianne Feinstein survived two assassination attempts and a mayoral recall to become the most popular politician in California for years running.
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As heat waves warm the Pacific Ocean, effects on marine life remain murky
While satellites and offshore buoys can inform scientists about marine heat waves, the effects on ocean species are less understood.
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Is California’s wildfire season finally over? Don’t bet on it, experts say
Recent storms have dampened conditions but have also spurred new vegetation that could act as fuel for fires. And strong fall winds have yet to arrive.
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Child care is dropping off a federal funding cliff. What it means for California families
Federal child-care funding is expiring, which could send providers spiraling. California will probably avoid the worst impact because of efforts to backfill funding.
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Can’t afford California? Try living in a tiny sleeping pod. All 4 feet of it
Two young entrepreneurs who themselves struggled to remain housed now run a company that aims to create affordable dwellings in California’s biggest cities.
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State schools superintendent Tony Thurmond announces 2026 bid for California governor
Tony Thurmond, the superintendent of public instruction, becomes the second Democrat to launch a campaign for California governor in a race that is still three years away.
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Newsom bars school book bans: LGBTQ+ textbook bill signed into law amid growing culture wars
A new law signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom will bring more scrutiny to school district curriculum decisions. Materials must feature “inclusive and diverse perspectives.”
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How small is too small? UC Regents delay approval of new UCLA dorm, questioning room size
UCLA is planning a student housing project offering most rooms for just $600 a month — but just 265 square feet for three students. The University of California regents question if that’s too small and have delayed approval.