Donald Trump

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Commentary

A California national monument may lose protected status, risking plant and animal life — and water

Volcanic rock at the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument filters rain and snowmelt into an underground aquifer network that holds as much as 200 of California's biggest reservoirs.

By Heather Bourbeau • January 22, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to reporters while surrounded by television cameras and microphones at an indoor event, wearing a dark suit and conference badge as security and attendees stand nearby.

Politics

White House blocks Gavin Newsom from interview at official U.S. venue in Davos

Newsom’s scheduled interview in Davos was canceled Wednesday after the Trump administration denied him access to the official U.S. venue.

By

Jeanne Kuang

• January 21, 2026

Politics

Newsom touts gains against EBT theft as Trump presses blue states on benefits fraud

Low-income Californians once lost millions of dollars a month to fraudsters who raided their accounts for food assistance and other public benefits. Gov. Gavin Newsom is highlighting security improvements as the Trump administration accuses Democratic states of tolerating welfare fraud.

By

Jeanne Kuang

• January 21, 2026

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Justice

California’s newest ICE center has 1,400 detainees. What Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla saw there

California Democratic Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff visited the newest and largest ICE detention center in the state, a former prison in Kern County. CoreCivic operates this site.

By

Wendy Fry

• January 20, 2026

Justice

‘They’re escalating’: A Q&A with Rob Bonta on Trump’s immigration crackdown

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued the Trump administration more than 50 times. One recent victory ended a National Guard deployment in Los Angeles.

By

Nigel Duara

• January 15, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom gestures with one hand while speaking from a wooden podium inside the state Capitol, a microphone in front of him and a large dark display mounted behind.

Politics

Gavin Newsom forecasts a rosier California budget and banks on AI boom continuing

The governor’s 2026-27 budget proposal projects $9 billion more in revenue than anticipated, banking on the AI-driven economy to last.

By

Yue Stella Yu

• January 9, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom stands at a podium in the state Capitol, wearing a dark suit and tie, clapping while addressing the chamber, partially obscured by blurred figures in the foreground.

Commentary

Newsom touts his successes, swipes at Trump in final State of the State speech

Newsom denounced Trump's cutbacks in federal child care funds and his refusal to send relief funds after the wildfires in Los Angeles County.

By

Dan Walters

• January 8, 2026

Politics

Newsom casts California as a foil to the Trump agenda in his final State of the State

Newsom touted a 9% reduction in unsheltered homelessness, but lawmakers were restrained in their responses to him claiming success on the issue.

By

Jeanne Kuang

• January 8, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a podium indoors, pointing outward with one hand while standing behind a microphone. A presentation screen and gray wall are visible behind him as he addresses an audience.

Housing

Gavin Newsom joins Trump in blaming big investors for housing crisis

Gov. Gavin Newsom will propose regulating corporate landlords during his State of the State address Thursday, his office said. It’s a pivot toward populism for the governor.

By

Ben Christopher

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Jeanne Kuang

• January 7, 2026

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Justice

He spent 7 weeks in ICE detention. Why his case shows new legal obstacles for immigrants

An immigration judge granted Idris Demirtas' release from detention, but that wasn't enough to reunite him with his wife in San Diego.

By

Wendy Fry

• January 7, 2026