California’s 2026–27 budget debate opened on Jan. 9 with Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw presenting the budget proposal. Although Gov. Gavin Newsom did not attend the budget press conference, he previewed […]
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California’s Prop 50 passes
President Trump’s agenda of redistricting congressional maps, through a redraw in Texas to gain 5 more Republican seats in the GOP, was challenged as Democratic voters approved Proposition 50 on […]
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Affected families ‘disappointed’ by Gov. Newsom’s Veto
Elmer Fonza and his family were disappointed to learn that Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a reparations-focused bill by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) on Oct. 13. That legislation would have established […]
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‘A Promise Kept’: California establishes Reparations Agency
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill (SB) 518, landmark legislation creating California’s Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery — the first state agency in the nation dedicated to implementing […]
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Palisades Fire suspect to remain jailed pending October hearing
A 29-year-old former Pacific Palisades resident suspected of sparking the Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed much of the exclusive community was ordered today to remain in custody in Florida, with a […]
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New Altadena fire report
In the remains of a burned-out home in Altadena, Eaton Fire victims, activists, and news organizations gathered as residents reacted to the McChrystal Group’s report, a recently released review of […]
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Massive fire at El Segundo Refinery burns over nine hours
As firefighters continued to mop up and assess damage this morning after a massive explosion and fire at the Chevron El Segundo Refinery that burned for more than nine hours, […]
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Redistricting fight heats up with Dem’s rally and fundraiser
Gov. Gavin Newsom joined Democratic leaders and national influencers to rally support and funding for a November California ballot measure that seeks to redraw the state’s congressional maps, positioning it […]
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Sacramento lawmakers hear from health advocates
Adjoa Jones is a Los Angeles-based health and community leader who has dedicated her career to advocating for equitable birth outcomes for Black mothers and infants. Participating in a legislative […]
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California Capitol news you might have missed
California Leaders Mourn John Burton, Trailblazing Democratic Powerhouse Dead at 92John Lowell Burton, an influential figure in California politics who served as State Assemblymember, U.S. Congressman, President pro Tempore of […]