The University of California has been contending with an uproar over its decision last month to comply with federal investigators’ request for information.
California Democrats relaxed a landmark environmental law this year, hoping to spur more housing construction. Cities like San Francisco are struggling to build enough units.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the actor and former Republican governor of California, considers independent redistricting a key piece of his political legacy.
Private meetings and longtime loyalties helped push what began as something of a Democratic bluff into a full-fledged counteroffensive against President Trump.
Nancy Pelosi is not the face of the redistricting fight in California — that role clearly belongs to Gov. Gavin Newsom — but she has been quietly pivotal from the start.
The legislation responds to immigration raids by federal agents who have shielded their identity. It heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has not said whether he would sign it.
The interim order came after a decision in June on medical care for transgender youths and as the justices prepare to hear arguments on transgender athletes.
The president has sent soldiers and federal agents to some cities, and promised to do the same in others, prompting lawsuits and stirring outrage among local leaders.
The figure reflects the cost of the deployment since June 7, when President Trump ordered National Guard soldiers and Marines to Los Angeles to quell immigration protests.
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California is asking wealthy donors to back his redistricting ballot measure. His advisers have privately said they want to raise more than $100 million for his November campaign.
Gregory Bovino has orchestrated thousands of arrests, using confrontational tactics that have made him a MAGA star. His critics say he’s crossing legal and political lines.