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Proposals to tax corporations hit speed bumps in Legislature but aren’t dead The Sacramento Bee, California19:13
Trump officials hit California with ‘largest ever’ freeze on Medicaid funds CalMatters19:12
Top candidates for California governor face off just weeks before June 2 election Los Angeles Times19:07
Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin sneeringly mock Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral run... but one of their… MailOnline18:59
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RCP Podcasts: Trump Doesn't Feel Your Pain, Is Xi's China "Running on Fumes"? Has California… RealClearPolitics (Video)18:39
Gavin Newsom proposes a California digital software tax Business Insider18:35
Deaths and medical neglect claims cast scrutiny on California immigration lockup Scripps News18:34
2026 California controller candidates weigh in on government audits, divestments and property taxes Media News Group18:31
In-House Opinions: Local members of Congress on Trump’s China trip Orange County Register18:21
2026 Election: Los Angeles County Sheriff candidates sharply divided on deputy gangs, jail reform and homelessness Media News Group18:20
Douglas Schoen: Spencer Pratt has invigorated the Los Angeles mayoral race Orange County Register18:11
Nicki Minaj says Gavin Newsom and Jay-Z are to blame for her openly supporting Trump The Blaze18:01
Former Top Newsom Aide Pleads Guilty in Campaign Embezzlement Scheme NOTUS18:00
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Newsom Touts ‘Dominance’ of California in Final Budget Proposal KQED17:39
Democrats denounce Bianco’s remarks on teen’s ChatGPT-linked death The San Francisco Examiner17:34
‘West-side Skid Row’: Pests, crime, litigation plague plans for VA’s Los Angeles campus Air Force Times17:24
Attorney General Bonta Announces Seizure of 8.5 Million Deadly Doses of Fentanyl in Arcadia, Trafficker Arrested California Attorney General (Press Release)16:18
California death row inmates watching porn on taxpayer-funded tablets, evading security controls: report FOX 11 Los Angeles16:08
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San Jose’s mayor points to his city’s success as why he should be California’s next governor KPBS15:57
Newsom Former Aide Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme NewsMax15:55
California Gov. Newsom Holds State Budget News Conference C-Span (Video)15:43
Three face off in Senate District 40 primary to represent large swath of North County, East… U-T San Diego15:36
Newsom outlines his final budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending Connecticut Post15:28
Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds from health secretary Connecticut Post15:21
S.F. schools chief to testify before Congress as GOP targets ‘indoctrination’ in classrooms San Francisco Chronicle15:19
With AI boom support, Newsom’s final budget again sets California as Trump foil The Sacramento Bee, California15:19
Mother of trans athlete targeted by Trump fires off defiant message MailOnline15:08
TMZ tries to nuke Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign — and gets bitten in the Bass The Blaze15:08
Q&A: Meet Adam Noakes, judicial candidate for San Diego Superior Court Office No. 31 U-T San Diego15:06
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Newsom’s last budget: Cut California spending now, save for the AI bubble to burst CalMatters15:02
California Lawmakers Raise Alarms After Private Prison Official Named Acting ICE KQED15:02
Newsom outlines his final California budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending CBS Los Angeles14:35
CA governor candidates to face off in what may be last debate before June primary The Sacramento Bee, California14:08
California governor candidates to spar once more tonight — here’s how to watch and what to watch for East Bay Times14:02
Earlier today
Governor Newsom announces revised budget that eliminates California’s deficit, maintains investments for working… California State Portal (Press Release)13:53
Xavier Becerra's decades in public office are a blessing and a curse in his California governor bid Connecticut Post13:50
All Heat, No Light From Mayoral Debate Random Lengths News13:46
Gobernador Newsom anuncia un presupuesto revisado que elimina el déficit de California, mantiene las inversiones para… California State Portal (Press Release)13:42
White House withholds $1.3B in Medicaid payments to California amid broader fraud crackdown NextGov13:36
Ex-GOP congressman tries to save Democrats from losing redistricting war — but Hakeem Jeffries doesn't want his help The Blaze13:36
Newsom’s former chief of staff pleads guilty in fraud scheme that has roiled the governor's race San Francisco Chronicle13:33
Former Newsom chief of staff pleads guilty to scheme that bled money from Becerra’s account CalMatters13:10
Ex-Newsom chief of staff takes plea deal in corruption case Just The News13:05
Pelosi Pays Tribute to Rita Semel on House Floor: “One of the Great Moral Forces of Our Community” Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi13:01
Trump’s Deceitful Medicaid Fraud Campaign Comes to California Mother Jones12:50
Becerra’s consultant to plead guilty to skimming campaign funds Los Angeles Times12:29
Vance cuts off Medicaid funding to California families out of spite Daily Kos12:12
Katharine McPhee Serenaded Spencer Pratt The Cut12:08
A program that supports students and teachers deserves continued funding | Opinion The Sacramento Bee, California12:06
Xavier Becerra surges to lead California gubernatorial race in new poll FOX 11 Los Angeles12:03
The Real Stakes Behind California’s Billionaire Tax Fight: Health Care Access Capital & Main12:01
Analyzing California's top races ahead of Election Day FOX 11 Los Angeles11:53
UC, union reach last-minute deal, hours before 40,000 workers were set to strike The Sacramento Bee, California11:25
LA Mayor Karen Bass calls for meth users to receive taxpayer funded teeth to help them get back … MailOnline10:53
Former California Gubernatorial Candidate Stephen Cloobeck Arrested on Felony Charges in L.A. People10:44
Taylor Swift, lawsuits and quirky exemptions: How empty homes tax works in other cities East Bay Times10:37
How to watch California governor candidates debate on live TV on Thursday, May 14 Press-Telegram, California10:10
Checking In on Spencer Pratt's Mayoral Candidacy Jezebel09:59
How to watch the governor's debate hosted by CBS News California, San Francisco Examiner CBS Los Angeles09:58
An LA-area mayor acted as an agent for China. Experts say it's part of a pattern New England Public Media09:48
1-on-1: San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan remains confident while polling in 6th in CA gubernatorial… ABC7 / KGO-TV09:40
Candidates for California governor to debate live this evening The Press-Enterprise, California09:31
The Xavier Becerra Surge Is Turning Into a Pile-on New York Magazine09:19
California could be the first state to ban quartz countertops Daily Kos09:09
S.F. wants to stop housing projects from being blocked over shadows San Francisco Chronicle09:09
California’s budget deficit has shrunk, allowing for new spending, Newsom says San Francisco Chronicle09:09
The men running for California governor keep yelling. Katie Porter is not allowed to The San Francisco Standard09:06
The corruption scandal that could sink Xavier Becerra, explained The San Francisco Standard09:06
Elon Musk flew to China with Trump despite recall warning from judge The Independent08:19
S.F.’s Overpaid CEO Tax could cost city more than 900 jobs, city study says San Francisco Chronicle08:18
Why young liberals want to beat Democrats like Rep. Doris Matsui of Sacramento | Opinion The Sacramento Bee, California08:12
As businesses get sued for wiretapping, California weighs changes to privacy law The Sacramento Bee, California08:12
As Trump visits Beijing, an LA-area mayor admits to acting as an agent for China NPR08:07
An LA tech maven trying to tackle homelessness issues deserves voters’ attention in mayor’s race CalMatters08:06
California governor frontrunner Xavier Becerra’s playbook: Never say you’re sorry CalMatters08:05
Report says Overpaid CEO Tax could eliminate jobs and shrink SF economy The San Francisco Standard08:01
Skelton: Lots of ‘pie in the sky’ promises by governor wannabes with no way to pay for them East Bay Times07:45
What is the May Revise? Newsom to unveil critical budget step Thursday The Sacramento Bee, California07:31
There's one unexpectedly strong candidate for California governor East Bay Times07:25
One ousted supervisor later, Sunset District grapples with ‘toxic politics’ in S.F. election San Francisco Chronicle07:20
Chabria: 3 ads that explain California politics Los Angeles Times06:02
'Illegal agent for China': Mayor of Californian city quits after guilty plea New Zealand Herald01:42
Trump Administration's Anti-Fraud Task Force Defers US$1.3 Bln In California Medicaid Funds Bernama01:04
Elon Musk Left For China With Trump During OpenAI Trial Despite Judge's 'Recall Status' Order: Report Benzinga00:31
Yesterday
Steve Hilton to Newsmax: Newsom's Diaper Giveaway Corrupt NewsMax22:47 13-May-26
Los Angeles mayoral candidates discuss homelessness, housing at 2-day forum CBS Los Angeles22:26 13-May-26
CIF track championships approach without clarity on trans policy ABC30 / KFSN-TV22:00 13-May-26
San Diego mayor restores services in revised budget 10News, San Diego20:49 13-May-26
Musk flew to China near end of OpenAI trial, after judge warned he could be recalled CBS News20:40 13-May-26
Rep. Kiley sides with Democrats to force vote on additional U.S. aid to Ukraine The Sacramento Bee, California20:39 13-May-26
San Diego library funding partially restored in mayor's revised budget proposal 10News, San Diego19:49 13-May-26
Inside Eric Swalwell's marriage implosion: Disgraced Democrat nowhere in sight at family home…… MailOnline19:48 13-May-26
Former California gubernatorial hopeful Stephen Cloobeck arrested in West Hollywood The Press-Enterprise, California19:17 13-May-26
Former Newsom, Becerra aide to plead guilty in corruption case The Sacramento Bee, California19:12 13-May-26
FIFA may have misled World Cup ticket buyers on seat locations, and California is looking into it Media News Group18:58 13-May-26
California school sex abuse lawsuits bring survivors justice, growing financial strain for schools CBS Los Angeles18:48 13-May-26
Vance says $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California will be deferred over fraud concerns Los Angeles Times18:31 13-May-26
Gov. Gavin Newsom to California agencies: Get ready for a four-day return to office The Sacramento Bee, California18:30 13-May-26
Rio Vista Mayor slams Suisun City, California Forever Vacaville Reporter, California18:11 13-May-26
How Alex Jones could impact the LA mayoral race Daily Kos17:55 13-May-26
White House Withholding California Medicaid Funds Over Fraud Allegations NOTUS17:52 13-May-26
Beyond the headlines: What new homelessness data means for Sacramento | Opinion The Sacramento Bee, California17:46 13-May-26
LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt responds to report he is staying in luxury hotel ABC News17:41 13-May-26
Former California gubernatorial candidate Stephen Cloobeck charged on 3 felony counts CBS Los Angeles17:33 13-May-26

      
            
      
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