Justice
Trump can keep troops in LA for now, appeals court rules
President Trump had a legitimate interest in protecting federal employees when he deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles, an appeals court ruled.
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Economy
From San Diego to the Bay Area, California restaurants are on edge over immigration raids
Some food trucks, farmers markets and small restaurants are temporarily closed, while others are shielding workers and raising funds to help.
Politics
California Republicans hate government ‘overreach.’ Most are quiet on Trump’s military in LA
California Republicans who agreed to speak with CalMatters endorse President Donald Trump’s military deployment in Los Angeles as necessary to save the state from its Democratic leadership.
Politics
Trump lawyers call his decision to send troops to LA ‘unreviewable’ by U.S. courts
Gov. Gavin Newsom's legal team calls President Trump's arguments for deploying troops to Los Angeles "terrifying." The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals today is hearing the case.
Health
Gov. Newsom lambasts Trump for giving immigrants’ health data to deportation officials
Many undocumented immigrants have long feared that their Medi-Cal data would be used against them. Newsom calls it "an abuse."
Commentary
ICE raids in San Diego foreshadowed the roundups, protests now spreading across California
As immigration enforcement escalated in recent weeks in San Diego, a dramatic raid in one neighborhood led to a remarkable response from nearby residents.
Environment
California sues Trump for blocking its clean-air rules for cars, trucks — and vows to set new mandates
Trump signed measures today revoking waivers for the state's mandates that clean up car and truck exhaust and ramp up sales of electric vehicles. California and 10 other states immediately sued and the governor ordered the air board to craft a new mandate.
Justice
Appeals court allows Trump to keep National Guard in Los Angeles temporarily
Gov. Gavin Newsom's lawsuit over President Trump's deployment of the Marines and National Guard to Los Angeles could influence how future presidents respond to domestic unrest.
Politics
Gavin Newsom changes his tune on running for president
Gov. Gavin Newsom long insisted that he had no interest in running for president, despite rampant speculation. Now he’s publicly acknowledging that it’s a possibility.
Homelessness
Federal DEI, ‘wokeness’ restrictions put California homeless providers in a bind
The largest source of federal homelessness grant dollars now includes restrictions on promoting DEI language and concerns.