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One Company’s Stock Price Could Impact California’s Budget by Billions of Dollars, Analysts Say
Revenues are up, but the state’s reliance on a thriving tech sector and its possibly overvalued stocks puts it in a precarious spot.
Trump’s Win Means It’s Time for California to Leave the US, Group Says
Supporters of the ‘Calexit’ campaign hope to qualify a ballot initiative for the 2026 election.
California Republican Wins Both Assembly and Congressional Seats
The resignation of former Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) set in motion a chain of events that resulted in Rep. Vince Fong (R-Calif.) winning two races.
Los Angeles Passes Ordinance to Block Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan
The council vote comes after President-elect Donald Trump confirmed he’s prepared to declare a national emergency to initiate mass deportations.
With 63 Percent of Voters Backing Her Recall, Bay Area District Attorney Concedes
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, elected in 2022, touts her ‘incredible strides toward serving the victims in this county.’
Trump Promises to Use Recess Appointments If Needed, but What Are They?
The president-elect is looking at ways to circumvent delays in the Senate confirmation process.
SoCal County Voters Approve Measure to Guarantee Funding for Law Enforcement
San Bernardino County voted to give raises to some elected officials and provide minimum levels of resources for sheriff’s department staffing.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Becomes Part of San Francisco Mayor-Elect’s Transition Team
The team will provide counsel to Lurie and his advisors while they make plans and create a leadership team.
Court Dismisses California’s Lawsuit Against City’s Voter ID Law
Huntington Beach moves forward with its law requiring voter ID after 2026, according to the city attorney.
Challenger Overtakes Michelle Steel in Congressional Race by 36 Votes
Democratic challenger Derek Tran holds his first lead over Republican Rep. Michelle Steel Sunday in the 45th Congressional District in California.
Trump Selects Chris Wright to Lead Department of Energy
Chris Wright is the founder and CEO of Liberty Energy and has experience with both fossil fuel and renewable energy sources.
Here’s Why Counting Ballots Takes Longer in California
About 1.4 million ballots, out of more than 16 million cast statewide, still need processing.
Why Blue Border Counties Flipped for Trump
Some border counties voted for a Republican president for the first time in a century.
California County Rejects Ballot Measure to Outlaw Large Cattle, Poultry Farms
More than 85 percent of voters voted against a measure that would have banned large animal farms in the Northern California community.
Some Seats Could Flip in Tight California Legislature Races as Last Votes Counted
Three seats could shift from blue to red in the state Legislature if preliminary results hold true, with thousands of ballots still unprocessed.
Newsom Visits Washington to Shield California From Trump Policies
The governor’s issues of concern include zero-emissions and disaster relief.
In Arizona, Gallego Beats Lake in US Senate Showdown
The Associated Press has called the closely watched Senate race for Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego.
