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#redistricting
fromsfist.com
6 days ago
US politics

AWOL Texas Democrats Huddling With Newsom, Pelosi in Sacramento to Discuss Redistricting

fromsfist.com
6 days ago
US politics

AWOL Texas Democrats Huddling With Newsom, Pelosi in Sacramento to Discuss Redistricting

fromSan Jose Spotlight
8 hours ago

California governor strikes back with new redistricting plan - San Jose Spotlight

"We're doing it in reaction to that act. We're doing it mindful of our higher angels, and better angels. We're doing it mindful that we want to model better behavior, as we've been doing for 15 years in the state of California," Newsom said, referring to the state's popular independent redistricting commission.
US politics
#gerrymandering
#immigration-enforcement
#immigration
US politics
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Can President Trump take over the California National Guard? Appeals court takes up battle next

Trump's control over California's National Guard for immigration enforcement is legally challenged.
SF politics
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from news conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles

The altercation between Secretary Noem and Senator Padilla highlights tensions surrounding immigration enforcement and local governance in California.
fromCbsnews
2 months ago
SF politics

Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from news conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles

#ice-detention
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
California

DACA Recipient's Detention Highlights Concerns For Immigrants With Disabilities | KQED

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
California

DACA Recipient's Detention Highlights Concerns For Immigrants With Disabilities | KQED

US politics
fromwww.ocregister.com
17 hours ago

An Instagram with 60,000 followers linked to a nonprofit quietly changed to a California congressional candidate's campaign page. Now, a rival is asking the FEC to investigate

Social media followers can significantly enhance a congressional campaign's visibility and engagement.
The transfer of followers in political campaigns raises regulatory issues with the FEC.
#2026-governors-race
California
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Drops Out of State Treasurer Race, Endorses Kounalakis

Eleni Kounalakis is running for state treasurer in 2026, and Libby Schaaf has withdrawn her candidacy in support of Kounalakis.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Libby Schaaf drops out of 2026 state treasurer race after Kounalakis drops in

Schaaf announced in an online post Friday that after conferring with my closest supporters, she had decided to drop out of the 2026 race and endorse Kounalakis for state treasurer.
California
fromKqed
6 days ago

How An Unhoused Person Navigates San Francisco; Life With a Partner in Prison | KQED

President Trump signed an executive order to change homelessness policies, focusing on street homelessness and the institutionalization of those with mental illness.
US politics
fromAxios
6 days ago

California governor threatens "trigger" redistricting plan based on what Texas GOP decides

Democrats are mobilizing to counter GOP tactics and emphasizing the urgency of protecting democracy.
fromKqed
1 week ago

California Organization Fights For Community-Based Solutions To Tackle Plastic Pollution | KQED

"From the get, this police report is used to determine whether a criminal case will be started," said Kate Chatfield, executive director of the California Public Defenders Association, which sponsored the bill. "Then a judge would be reviewing this police report, for example, to determine the circumstances of offense and to determine whether or not to hold somebody in jail."
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Berkeley is on Trump's short list of sanctuary jurisdictions' to target

Berkeley has been designated as a sanctuary city amidst federal threats against jurisdictions with similar policies.
#housing-policy
fromKqed
1 week ago
California

Grateful Dead Fans Descend On San Francisco For Three Days Of Shows | KQED

fromKqed
1 week ago
California

Grateful Dead Fans Descend On San Francisco For Three Days Of Shows | KQED

fromsfist.com
1 week ago

SF Sheriff Gets Blowback Over Puzzling Endorsement of MAGA Crusader for Governor

Miyamoto supports Sheriff Chad Bianco, alongside other sheriffs in California, as a peer leader in law enforcement and in the work we do to keep our communities safe.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Grateful Dead Fans Descend On San Francisco For Three Days Of Shows | KQED

Democrats hold a nearly 2-to-1 advantage over registered Republicans statewide. This strong Democratic presence positions them favorably to maintain the governorship in California.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Mathews: Trump's opposition to California high-speed rail is a blessing in disguise

Trump's claw-back of $4 billion creates unexpected urgency and unified support for California's high-speed rail project.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

California lawmakers urge Trump admin to halt cuts to national labs

Budget cuts to national laboratories threaten American technological and military superiority.
#kamala-harris
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Letters: One hopes Attorney General Rob Bonta suits protect our civil rights

California's Attorney General is actively suing the Trump administration to protect civil rights amidst diverse demographic challenges and policy impacts.
#public-opinion
#ro-khanna
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Letters: The wealthy have a hole in their lives that can't be filled

Wealthy individuals often feel insecure and anxious despite their fortunes, as the fear of losing power overshadows their wealth.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Trump officials tour Alcatraz in bid to reopen prison amid outcry from California leaders

US officials toured Alcatraz to assess plans to reopen it as a federal prison, facing significant backlash from California leaders.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

California Republican lawmakers launch campaign to require voter ID

California Republican lawmakers propose requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship for voters in a 2026 ballot measure.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Philp: What if the only thing Sacramento can make affordable is weed?

California lawmakers are focusing on cannabis tax relief amid rising costs and industry struggles against illicit competition.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Latest line: A good week for Jensen Huang, a bad week for Susan Illston

Nvidia, co-founded by immigrant Jensen Huang, reached a $4 trillion valuation largely due to AI chips.
#protests
#housing-reform
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Elias: Bay Area's Garamendi saying insurance czar should go' unheard of

U.S. Rep. John Garamendi has publicly criticized fellow Democrat Ricardo Lara's performance as California's insurance commissioner.
#gavin-newsom
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
California

Gavin Newsom's career in politics: How the multimillionaire restaurateur became the Democrats' candidate-in-waiting for the presidency

US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom, the governor giving a voice to the Democratic opposition to Trump

Gavin Newsom pivots to a combative opposition against Trump amid rising tensions and protests in California.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
California

Gavin Newsom's career in politics: How the multimillionaire restaurateur became the Democrats' candidate-in-waiting for the presidency

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: California GOP House members' Trump budget vote puts majority in play

David Valadao's vote on Trump's bill is framed as a landmark win for California, despite triggers of backlash from health care advocates.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

California wants new education requirements for police officers. Are they watered down?

California lawmakers are debating education standards for police officers amid ongoing manpower shortages.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: The Golden State drifted toward Trump in 2024. Will right turn last?

Harris performed six points worse among men than Biden did, an extensive analysis by the Cook Political Report declared. The falloff was significantly more pronounced among Latino men (-12) and Black men (-7).
US politics
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

State budget includes $750 million in loans to keep Bay Area transit agencies running while new tax sought

Bay Area transit agencies received a $750 million loan to avert immediate financial crisis, but long-term solutions are still uncertain.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Valadao votes to support Trump megabill that will disrupt healthcare for many of his constituents

David Valadao's vote to cut Medicaid coverage jeopardizes his political future, despite fiscal benefits he negotiated for his district.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Barabak: State Democrats' attempts to silence GOP lawmaker reveal their arrogance

Carl DeMaio, a controversial openly gay Republican, criticized the Assembly's Pride month resolution for political overreach and was interrupted during his remarks.
fromKqed
1 month ago

California Has Invested Billions in Forest Fire Efforts. Newsom Wants the US to Follow | KQED

Gov. Gavin Newsom emphasized the need for the federal government to significantly increase its investments in forest management, stating California's contributions are substantial but insufficient compared to the need.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

State Sen. Scott Wiener prepares to run for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat

"I've been clear that I intend to run for this seat whenever the race opens up, whether in 2026 or 2028. This filing is a critical step to prepare for the serious work of running to succeed one of the icons of American politics."
US politics
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Latest line: A good week for Anthony Tordillos, a bad week for Larry Stone

Anthony Tordillos defeats Gabby Chavez-Lopez in San Jose City Council race.
Larry Stone's resignation will cost taxpayers $13.1 million for a special election.
Former Long Beach mayor's rise in House Oversight is contingent on 2026 election.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: By electing Tordillos, S.J. District 3 rejects corporate influence

District 3 voters rejected corporate influence by voting for Councilmember-elect Tordillos over candidates associated with PG&E.
California must lead in banning bee-killing pesticides to protect vital bee populations.
fromModesto Bee
1 month ago

A second state worker union secures delay to Gavin Newsom's return-to-office order

Gov. Gavin Newsom has delayed the return-to-office order for certain state workers until July 2026 following protests and negotiations.
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

If Rick Caruso were California's next governor, it'd be all about attacking regulation

Still, there's a whole bunch of things we need to be doing underneath that umbrella of reducing regulations.
Los Angeles
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
1 month ago

Police release search warrant in California state senator's DUI investigation

California Senator Sabrina Cervantes alleges racial and sexual orientation bias in DUI investigation after hospital interaction with police showed no evidence of impairment.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

JD Vance Jose' Remark Offensive To Latinos And To The Vice Presidency

Vice President JD Vance's misnaming of Senator Alex Padilla as "Jose" sparked criticism, being labeled as politically insensitive and racially charged.
#trump-administration
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Trump to remain in temporary command of National Guard in L.A. following appeals court ruling

Trump temporarily retains military command in California due to Ninth Circuit ruling amid legal clashes with Governor Newsom.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
California

San Francisco federal judge weighs Trump's use of National Guard, Marines in LA

The legality of Trump's federalization of the National Guard amidst protests is being legally challenged by California's governor.
Los Angeles
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Trump to remain in temporary command of National Guard in L.A. following appeals court ruling

Trump temporarily retains military command in California due to Ninth Circuit ruling amid legal clashes with Governor Newsom.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

San Francisco federal judge weighs Trump's use of National Guard, Marines in LA

The legality of Trump's federalization of the National Guard amidst protests is being legally challenged by California's governor.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fox Host Says California Could Go Red' Because a Former Fox Host Is Running for Governor

California could vote Republican in the next gubernatorial election, signaling a potential political shift amid concerns over issues like immigration.
US Elections
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Legislature Moves to Keep Billionaire Election Giveaways Out of California

California's Senate Bill 398 seeks to prohibit large cash incentives for voter turnout to curb potential abuses by wealthy individuals like Elon Musk.
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
1 month ago

Why are so many Democrats running against California GOP Rep. Ken Calvert?

A diverse field of at least eight Democrats is vying for a chance to challenge Rep. Ken Calvert in the 2026 elections.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Skelton: Padilla was right to challenge Kristi Noem's dumb claims

The use of force against Sen. Padilla by federal agents at a Noem news conference raises serious concerns about respect for democratic processes.
NYC politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Former California and Los Angeles Democratic Party chair Eric Bauman dies at 66

Eric Bauman, influential Democratic strategist, passed away at 66, leaving a complex legacy following his resignation amid misconduct allegations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Coverage of No Kings' rallies sold magnitude short

The absence of accurate figures from various cities in the Bay Area, particularly in the context of significant protests, undermines the media's role as truth-tellers.
Left-wing politics
SF LGBT
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Milpitas assemblymember honors LGBTQ+ leaders

State Assemblymember Alex Lee honors LGBTQ+ leaders for their advocacy and contributions in Assembly District 24 during Pride Month.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Latest line: A good week for Monique Limon, a bad week for Andrew Do

Monique Limon becomes California Senate president pro tem, showcasing her environmentalist support amid contrasting political developments.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Judge says Trump illegally deployed National Guard to help with LA protests, must return control

Federal judge rules Trump unlawfully deployed National Guard, returns control to California, citing Tenth Amendment violations and overstepping authority.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: California leaders must help residents fireproof homes

Home fireproofing is critical as defensible space alone cannot prevent ember-driven wildfires.
Current measures, including Governor Newsom's policies, may worsen wildfire risks.
Community protests signify the public's demand for better governance and accountability.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth Won't Answer When Asked If He'll Respect a Court's Decision On Deploying Marines to LA

Hegseth responded noncommittally on whether he would respect a court ruling regarding troop deployment, reflecting uncertainty in military and judicial authority dynamics.
US politics
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Skelton: Newsom trying to ram through Delta tunnel project

Lawmakers are opposing Governor Newsom's push to fast-track a controversial water tunnel project without adequate examination.
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