Gov. Gavin Newsom wants the new Legislature to “protect” California from Donald Trump on civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and immigrant families. The session will start Dec. 2.
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California beat Trump in court his first term. It’s preparing new cases for his second
California sued the Trump administration more than 100 times in his first term and secured some major victories on the environment, immigration and health care.
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Don’t expect Kamala Harris’ loss to boost Gavin Newsom’s presidential prospects
California’s governor faces a lot of obstacles to a plausible run for president in 2028, even if he does help lead the resistance to Donald Trump.
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Adam Schiff easily wins U.S. Senate seat in deep-blue California
The Burbank Democrat will take the U.S. Senate seat held by Dianne Feinstein for 30 years. No Republican has won statewide in California since 2006, and Steve Garvey didn’t break that losing streak.
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California’s path hinges on the presidential race: ‘No state has more to lose or gain’
State officials, business leaders and immigrant advocates are all preparing for whoever wins the presidential election. California’s response will be very different, depending on whether it’s Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.
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California’s Yes Man: Meet the Democratic lawmaker who has never said ‘no’ to a bill
Assemblymember Mike Fong is the only California lawmaker who has never voted “no” on a piece of legislation.
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California’s plan to overhaul a key climate program — raising the cost of gas — ignites debate
In November, California’s state air board will vote on changes to its landmark clean fuel program that would cut more greenhouse gases but could raise the cost of gas and diesel.
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‘Beyond cruel’: Newsom retaliates against L.A. suburb for its ban on homeless shelters
The mayor of Norwalk said the city enacted its far-reaching ban on shelters and other low-income housing and businesses out of frustration with the state. As Gov. Gavin Newsom escalates his pressure campaign on cities to help solve the state’s homelessness crisis, Norwalk could lose eligibility for state housing and homelessness grants.
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The Legislature could override nearly every Newsom veto. Why doesn’t it?
About 90% of bills that California Gov. Gavin Newsom blocked this year passed with the support of more than two-thirds of legislators — enough to override a governor’s veto. But the Legislature hasn’t attempted to do so since 1979.
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Gavin Newsom is vetoing 1 of every 5 bills. Here’s why
Gov. Gavin Newsom has blocked a sizable chunk of bills passed by the Legislature during the most recent session. He cites a few common reasons why they shouldn’t become law in California.