Texas Democrats embrace Newsom’s redistricting rebuttal as California draws new map
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Kounalakis becomes latest Democrat to drop run for governor
Kounalakis was trailing in polling and fundraising in a crowded field of Democrats seeking to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom when he is termed out next year.
Fri, Aug 8, 2025 11:48 am
Behind the harrowing evacuation of Will Rogers state park
By the time the winds started blowing the Palisades Fire from the Santa Monica Mountains toward Will Rogers State Historic Park on Jan. 7, California State Parks staff were boxing up artifacts where the famous 1930s vaudeville actor built his ranch house. A color-coded sticker system marked which art, books, ceramics and other objects to […]
Fri, Aug 8, 2025 6:00 am
Fearing deportation, international students go silent at California’s universities
After hundreds of international students lost their status this spring, then regained it following lawsuits, the uncertainty of it happening again has created fear. Some students say they’ve changed the routes they take on campus, the topics they research, and what they post on social media.
Fri, Aug 8, 2025 5:30 am
California groundwater reform sets a dangerous precedent. Lawmakers should think twice
A bill seeking to curtail legal battles over groundwater management in California goes too far, says a water district leader in Kern County.
Fri, Aug 8, 2025 5:30 am
California’s stubborn poverty crisis will hamper Newsom’s national climb
While Newsom is fond of touting California’s immense economic output, he rarely mentions its high rates of unemployment, poverty and homelessness, thanks largely to the state's high costs of housing, utilities and other necessities.
Fri, Aug 8, 2025 5:00 am
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift temporary ban on roving immigration stops in L.A.
The federal government on Thursday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to lift a temporary ban on “roving” immigration sweeps.
Thu, Aug 7, 2025 5:32 pm
Por qué una nueva orden de Trump podría expulsar a miles de estudiantes adultos de las clases
El Departamento de Educación de EE. UU. informa que los estudiantes adultos sin estatus legal ahora tienen prohibido el acceso a ciertos cursos.
Thu, Aug 7, 2025 3:05 pm
California Supreme Court hands victory to rooftop solar panel owners
Justices told a lower court to revisit their decision to uphold cuts of 75 percent to payments for solar panel owners.
Thu, Aug 7, 2025 10:22 am
CA education system still faces threats from Trump
Let’s dive into some education news: CalMatters events: Join us Aug. 20 for a lunchtime discussion on the final days of the 2025 legislative session and what’s ahead for 2026. CalMatters’ Alexei Koseff will moderate a panel featuring Capitol community insiders Leah Barros, Keely Martin Bosler, Cesar Diaz, Ben Golombek and more. Register here to […]
Thu, Aug 7, 2025 6:00 amStay informed.
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