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California cities spend millions on lobbying firms to influence state legislation. The high-profile arrest of a lobbyist...
12/22/2025

California cities spend millions on lobbying firms to influence state legislation. The high-profile arrest of a lobbyist drew attention to one such contract.

Immigration agents targeted California trucking companies, along with drivers at checkpoints and on highways.
12/20/2025

Immigration agents targeted California trucking companies, along with drivers at checkpoints and on highways.

Climate change has warmed Sacramento’s winters, shrinking Sierra snowpack and threatening water supplies statewide.
12/20/2025

Climate change has warmed Sacramento’s winters, shrinking Sierra snowpack and threatening water supplies statewide.

The fight to redraw California’s 52 congressional districts started on a bike path in early July.
12/19/2025

The fight to redraw California’s 52 congressional districts started on a bike path in early July.

Industry association says it has been working with governments to help protect consumers
12/19/2025

Industry association says it has been working with governments to help protect consumers

Despite being disappointed, Kiley not seeking any change in House GOP leadership
12/19/2025

Despite being disappointed, Kiley not seeking any change in House GOP leadership

The figure was lower than the company wanted for profits on infrastructure projects but higher than what advocacy organi...
12/19/2025

The figure was lower than the company wanted for profits on infrastructure projects but higher than what advocacy organizations sought.

Former Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln is challenging Democratic Rep. Adam Gray in a Central Valley battleground district.
12/19/2025

Former Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln is challenging Democratic Rep. Adam Gray in a Central Valley battleground district.

In California’s top-two primary system, it’s possible that two Republicans could advance to the general election and loc...
12/18/2025

In California’s top-two primary system, it’s possible that two Republicans could advance to the general election and lock out Democrats.

No word from Democrats on how they’ll pay for all the federal tax cuts
12/18/2025

No word from Democrats on how they’ll pay for all the federal tax cuts

‘They should be ashamed,’ says Rep. Doris Matsui of Republicans’ health care bill.
12/18/2025

‘They should be ashamed,’ says Rep. Doris Matsui of Republicans’ health care bill.

Food security advocates urged lawmakers to lower barriers to assistance and also consider new revenue sources to replace...
12/18/2025

Food security advocates urged lawmakers to lower barriers to assistance and also consider new revenue sources to replace federal dollars

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