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In a visit to Los Angeles to survey fire damage, Trump made no conditions on federal aid and said he would an sign execu...
01/25/2025

In a visit to Los Angeles to survey fire damage, Trump made no conditions on federal aid and said he would an sign executive order on his agenda for California’s water supply

Marcus Ruiz Evans believes Donald Trump’s re-election will push Californians to create a new country.
01/25/2025

Marcus Ruiz Evans believes Donald Trump’s re-election will push Californians to create a new country.

It’s unclear what California can do to “let the water flow” as Trump has repeatedly insisted.
01/24/2025

It’s unclear what California can do to “let the water flow” as Trump has repeatedly insisted.

The functionally extinct delta smelt entered national politics in 2009, when Sean Hannity made it a symbol of environmen...
01/24/2025

The functionally extinct delta smelt entered national politics in 2009, when Sean Hannity made it a symbol of environmentalism gone wrong.

Team Blaze, trained for the sole purpose of fighting fires, could be immediately called up to active duty by the governo...
01/24/2025

Team Blaze, trained for the sole purpose of fighting fires, could be immediately called up to active duty by the governor during emergencies.

Families booked tickets, rented apartments and prepared for reunion meals that won’t take place.
01/24/2025

Families booked tickets, rented apartments and prepared for reunion meals that won’t take place.

What a year this week has been.
01/24/2025

What a year this week has been.

Environmental activists warn the bill has serious flaws
01/23/2025

Environmental activists warn the bill has serious flaws

“This is just step one,” said Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco.
01/23/2025

“This is just step one,” said Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco.

Trump signed the executive order on Monday after his inauguration.
01/23/2025

Trump signed the executive order on Monday after his inauguration.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a popular target for Republicans, both nationally and statewide.
01/23/2025

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a popular target for Republicans, both nationally and statewide.

Both chambers are expected to vote on the $2.5 billion relief package Thursday morning.
01/23/2025

Both chambers are expected to vote on the $2.5 billion relief package Thursday morning.

Both chambers are expected to vote on the $2.5 billion relief package Thursday morning.

President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill into law.
01/22/2025

President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill into law.

Some Republican leaders insist that before California can get disaster aid, there will be conditions attached.
01/22/2025

Some Republican leaders insist that before California can get disaster aid, there will be conditions attached.

What California lawmakers give, Rep. Kevin Kiley hopes to take away.
01/22/2025

What California lawmakers give, Rep. Kevin Kiley hopes to take away.

“This administration has signed executive orders to divide this country,” said Asm. Mike Gipson, D-Carson. “We will figh...
01/22/2025

“This administration has signed executive orders to divide this country,” said Asm. Mike Gipson, D-Carson. “We will fight back.”

A former federal firefighter said the president’s executive order could interrupt the government’s ability to hire seaso...
01/21/2025

A former federal firefighter said the president’s executive order could interrupt the government’s ability to hire seasonal employees.

Attorneys general from 18 states, including California’s Rob Bonta, sued Tuesday to block President Donald Trump’s execu...
01/21/2025

Attorneys general from 18 states, including California’s Rob Bonta, sued Tuesday to block President Donald Trump’s executive order.

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Have Democrats made a mess of California?
Have Democrats made a mess of California?

See why California Republican Party Chairman Jim Brulte thinks Democrats have made a mess leading California. He was interviewed by The Sacramento Bee's Capitol Bureau, Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

Watch climate protesters try to break police line in San Francisco
Watch climate protesters try to break police line in San Francisco

Activists attempt to rush through police lines at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, to protest the oil and gas drilling policies of Governor Jerry Brown's administration.

Kevin McCarthy on Mueller probe: 'It is time you shut that down'
Kevin McCarthy on Mueller probe: 'It is time you shut that down'

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy talks Aug. 22, 2018, about Paul Manafort's convictions, Michael Cohen's guilty pleas and the Mueller investigation. McCarthy was in Boise visiting Idaho GOP House nominee Russ Fulcher.

DMV audit would redirect resources from cutting wait times, director says
DMV audit would redirect resources from cutting wait times, director says

In a budget hearing on Tuesday, August 7, DMV Director Jean Shiomoto expressed opposition to a potential audit of the department, calling the proposal a “strain” on resources that would detract focus from reducing wait times.

Jerry Brown: Fires becoming 'more a part of our ordinary experience'
Jerry Brown: Fires becoming 'more a part of our ordinary experience'

California Gov. Jerry Brown, appearing with Cal Fire and Office of Emergency Services officials, provided updates on California's wildfires, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018.

From Sacramento to Supreme Court, a personalized look at Justice Kennedy
From Sacramento to Supreme Court, a personalized look at Justice Kennedy

Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement June 27, 2018, from the U.S. Supreme Court. He is 81 years old. will leave a hole in the center of the Supreme Court. He is a Sacramento native. Here is a look at the man.

Abortion ruling threatens Roe v Wade, California legislators say
Abortion ruling threatens Roe v Wade, California legislators say

Democratic California lawmakers Autumn Burke of Marina del Rey and David Chiu of San Francisco vow to continue efforts to require pregnancy centers to give abortion information despite a Supreme Court ruling that it violates the First Amendment.

Trump solution to immigrant family separation is 'bait and switch,' Feinstein says
Trump solution to immigrant family separation is 'bait and switch,' Feinstein says

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, on June 21, 2018, testified about the immigrant family separation issue, telling the Senate Judiciary Committee that Trump's solution is inadequate.

Tom Steyer: Congress refusing to take stand on impeaching Trump
Tom Steyer: Congress refusing to take stand on impeaching Trump

Tom Steyer, founder of Need to Impeach, says Congress isn't doing its job in overseeing President Donald Trump. He is calling for impeachment, which is creating a rift within the Democratic Party.

California State Senator: 'We don't have a problem with law enforcement, we got a problem with racism'
California State Senator: 'We don't have a problem with law enforcement, we got a problem with racism'

Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a proposal that would restrict the circumstances under which California police officers could use deadly force. Senator Steven Bradford gives his views on the bill he is co-authoring,

Brown endorses Newsom – 'a guy with really nice hair'
Brown endorses Newsom – 'a guy with really nice hair'

Gov. Jerry Brown introduces Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom at a California Democratic Party on June 13, 2018. Newsom said he doesn't support an initiative to split the state in to three.

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