How the spike in gas prices is jolting California’s giant economy
With crude oil topping $100 a barrel, and the average price of gas in the state approaching $5.50…
Your Guide to the 2026 State Budget Fight
At New York Focus, our central mission is to help readers better understand how New York really works.…
Gov. Newsom addresses questions about California’s security amid Iran war
There are new questions on Wednesday about the war with Iran and whether the country would consider attacking…
California soldier among those killed in Iran drone attack, U.S. says
A Sacramento man is believed to have been among the six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed Sunday in…
Supreme Court: California parents may be told about their transgender child at school
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court revived a San Diego judge’s order Monday and said parents have a right to…
Iran and US relations explained in four charts
Tensions between Iran and the United States escalated in recent weeks as both countries traded barbs amid attempts…
Trump’s State of the Union address draws 32 million viewers
Over 32.6 million viewers watched President Trump address the nation on Tuesday night, according to Nielsen data. It’s…
Residents digging out from historic blizzard; Mass. travel ban remains
OUT AGAIN. NO, DOUG. YOU’RE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. YOU SEE THIS CAR RIGHT HERE? THEY’VE DONE A VERY GOOD…
‘El Mencho’: From California drug dealer to cartel kingpin
Long before he had a $15-million bounty on his head as the leader of Mexico’s ruthless Jalisco New…
Democrats’ fear rising that too many candidates in governor’s race could lead to a Republican victory
SAN FRANCISCO — Leaders of the California Democratic Party, along with liberal activists and loyal power brokers, are openly expressing…
Bernie Sanders formally kicks off California wealth tax campaign
Populist Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday formally kicked off the campaign to place a billionaires tax on the…
Federal judge strikes down California mask ban on immigration agents
A federal judge on Monday struck down a new California law that banned federal immigration agents and other…