Economy
Trump trade war has already had huge effect on California ports
California jobs and revenue on and off the ports are feeling the effects of Trump’s tariffs.
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Environment
US Senate blocks California’s electric car mandate in historic vote
Today's decision could upend California’s phaseout of gas-powered cars and diesel trucks and its decades-long battle against air pollution. California plans to file suit, claiming an unlawful use of an act allowing Congress to review some regulations enacted by the previous administration.
Higher Education
Another casualty of Trump research cuts? California students who want to be scientists
At least 24 University of California and California State University campuses lost training grants that provided their students with annual stipends of approximately $12,000 or more.
Commentary
Gavin Newsom’s off-the-mark budget numbers undermine his credibility again
Wrong revenue projections a few years ago led California to overspend, creating structural deficits. Now underestimated Medi-Cal costs are blowing holes in the latest proposed budget.
Commentary
Los Angeles has a Donald Trump problem. It’s making the city’s bad budget even worse
As Los Angeles confronts a major budget deficit, President Donald Trump's economic policies and abrupt actions are making it even harder to dig out of the hole.
Justice
Trump’s attempt to speed deportations in California hits another roadblock in court
Unauthorized immigrants can be deported quickly if they're detained near the border. The Trump administration wants to expand expedited removal inland.
College Beat
Immigrants learn English for free at California colleges. Under Trump, some are skipping class
California's ESL courses gained 30,000 students over the past six years. As the Trump administration revokes student visas and escalates immigration raids, that growth is at risk.
Politics
Faced with budget woes, Gavin Newsom wants more tax credits for Hollywood
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest budget proposal lays out deep cuts to public universities and health care. It also seeks to more than double the tax credits for Hollywood studios — an expansion moving smoothly through the state Legislature.
Commentary
Newsom blames California’s worsening state budget outlook on Trump’s tariffs
Gavin Newsom pinned California's gloomy financial picture on a "Trump slump," blaming the president's tariffs during the rollout of a revised state budget proposal.
Politics
California budget is $12 billion in the red amid Trump tariffs and rising costs
California is experiencing unexpectedly shaky economic conditions, as health care costs rise and Trump's tariffs create ongoing uncertainty.