After months of hinting that she would run, former Orange County congressmember Katie Porter formally launched her 2026 gubernatorial campaign Monday with a video posted to social media in which she touts her independence from corporate interests and lambastes President Donald Trump.
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How California homeless programs are helping people get fit and off the streets: ‘It’s the bike’
From biking in San Diego to running in San Francisco, these programs host workout groups specifically for homeless Californians.
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Newsom shocks LGBTQ allies with criticism of transgender athletes
In the first episode of his new podcast, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said it was “deeply unfair” for transgender athletes to participate in girls’ sports, breaking with the Democratic Party. Republican lawmakers called on him to support a ban on transgender athletes in California.
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Bay Area city backs down after proposing on ban ‘aiding and abetting’ homeless encampments
The Fremont City Council has revised a new city camping ordinance, removing what had become a controversial clause that could have punished those “aiding and abetting” encampments.
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Have federal agents served warrants at California’s Capitol? The Legislature doesn’t want you to know
California’s legislative leaders are refusing to disclose whether federal agents are investigating state lawmakers for corruption or if any taxpayer money was spent on their legal defense. Open government advocates argue that the public has a right to know.
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‘Will I be safe?’ Transgender California youth feel threatened by Trump’s executive orders
Calls to LGBTQ crisis lines spiked after President Donald Trump’s election. His policies target health care for young transgender people, creating uncertainty for a vulnerable community.
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First-of-its kind court order halts sweep of California homeless camp
A recent order stopping Vallejo from clearing a homeless encampment appears to be the first such injunction since the U.S. Supreme Court let cities crack down on such encampments in California and beyond.
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Towing companies can sell your car — and the DMV gets to keep the profit without telling you
Since 2016, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has collected more than $8 million from nearly 5,300 car sales, according to a CalMatters analysis.
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‘Too damn hard to build’: A key California Democrat’s push for speedier construction
Oakland Democrat Buffy Wicks said California lawmakers will soon see 20 bills to speed up housing construction, along with more on energy, water and transit.
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Californians approved $1.5 billion for wildfire prevention. How will the state spend it?
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed spending climate bond money dedicated to wildfire mitigation in various ways. Some lawmakers think a focused strategy would be more effective.