CA farmworkers avoid medical clinics over immigration fears
By Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters Farmworkers harvest banana peppers at a farm near the town of Helm on July…
Ellen DeGeneres to return to California with wife amid Trump’s presidency?
Ellen DeGeneres, a former talk show presenter, moved to England with her wife Portia de Rossi a year…
Democrats ahead in Proposition 50 polling
By Maya C. Miller, CalMatters A “Vote Yes on Prop 50” button at the Kern County Democratic Party…
FBI confirms suspect in National Guard shooting has connection to San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The 29-year-old gunman, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused in the shooting of two National…
Musk makes false claim about voter ID in New York and California
As the leadup to the 2026 midterm elections begins, social media users — among them billionaire X owner…
CA Dems push pet projects despite $12B deficit blamed on Trump
California’s $12 billion budget deficit is not stopping state lawmakers from sending hundreds of millions for pet projects…
Misinformation spreads as Trump moves to cut aid for some California students
Hours after the Trump administration sued California last week, threatening to end key benefits for students without legal…
Turkish immigrant called to San Diego ICE office fears deportation
In summary The U.S. deported just five immigrants from Turkey in the 2024 federal budget year. One Turkish…
Trump may not be able to stop CA from helping immigrant students
In summary The Trump administration is suing California, asking the state to end its policies allowing students without…
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
By Bo Tefu Black Caucus Chair Sen. Weber Pierson Applauds Sen. Monique Limón, New Senate Pro Tem Sen.…
Terminal Island prison to close because of crumbling infrastructure
The federal Bureau of Prisons is closing a California lockup that was once home to Al Capone and…
LA prison once home to Capone and Manson to shut down
The federal Bureau of Prisons is closing a California lockup that was once home to Al Capone and…