Politics Aug 21 WATCH: California legislature approves special election on new congressional map favoring Democrats By Sophie Austin, Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press
Politics Aug 21 California set to pass a new congressional map after Texas’ move to boost Republicans California Gov. Gavin Newsom has engineered the high-risk strategy in response to President Donald Trump's own brinkmanship. By Jim Vertuno, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
Politics Aug 14 WATCH: Newsom announces California is moving ahead on response to Texas redistricting California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday his state will hold a Nov. 4 special election to seek voter approval of new congressional map drawn to try to win Democrats five more U.S. House seats in 2026. By Michael R. Blood, Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press
Politics Aug 11 ‘Playing with fire’: Newsom urges Trump to abandon partisan redistricting fight Texas Republicans are trying to reconvene the state Legislature to vote on redrawing congressional maps in their party's favor. By Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Nation Jul 08 Watch 8:50 California’s homeless encampment crackdown draws criticism from health experts California is home to the nation’s largest homeless population. Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose administration has spent more than $20 billion on the issue, recently urged cities and counties to pass laws that effectively ban “dangerous and unhealthy” encampments. While some… By Stephanie Sy, Maea Lenei Buhre
Jul 08 Gavin Newsom tours South Carolina, a pivotal primary state for Democrats By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom begins a two-day tour of South Carolina, meeting voters in rural and Republican-leaning areas. Continue reading
Jun 20 Trump allowed to keep control of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles by appeals court By Associated Press Thursday's decision halts a ruling from a lower court judge who found Trump acted illegally by activating the soldiers over opposition from California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Continue reading
Jun 17 WATCH: Federal appeals court considers Trump’s deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press In his lawsuit, Gov. Gavin Newsom accused the president of inflaming tensions, breaching state sovereignty and wasting resources. The Trump administration argued the deployment was necessary to restore order and protect federal buildings and officers. Continue reading
Jun 13 Military official says 200 Marines have entered Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel By Amy Taxin, Lolita C. Baldor, Jaimie Ding, Associated Press The Marines will join some 2,000 National Guard troops that have been on the streets of the city since last week when immigration raids set off protests. Continue reading
Jun 12 Appeals court temporarily blocks judge’s ruling to return control of National Guard to California By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press The court said it would hold a hearing on the matter on June 17. Continue reading