President Donald Trump took office for his second term determined to take on California policies that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect immigrants from deportation and support mail-in voting, among many others. CalMatters is committed to covering how the administration’s actions affect the lives of Californians.
California police paid close attention to adults who helped students during an ICE protest and brought charges against a Fresno man under an anti-truancy law.
If ex-TV commentator Steve Hilton pulls far ahead of Sheriff Chad Bianco, it cuts the chances for a 1-2 GOP outcome — likely the only way California can get a Republican governor.
Thousands of immigrant truck drivers in California lost their licenses earlier this year as a result of a Trump administration order, and many more drivers will face the same fate soon. Lawsuits are seeking to restore the licenses, but they may take months or years to resolve.
A bill letting governments charge for public documents would let them base the cost on the time it takes to review and redact the information. It doesn't limit them.
A federal judge rules that the Border Patrol again broke the rules in California immigration sweeps, saying agents acted "without considering or complying with law Congress enacted."
The Trump administration handed down a rule that would cut the minimum wage for immigrants with H-2A visas, including farm workers. The United Farm Workers sued, arguing the change would depress pay to all agricultural employees.
President Donald Trump took office for his second term determined to take on California policies that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect immigrants from deportation and support mail-in voting, among many others.