By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer More than 20,000 pounds of cocaine were seized by the crew of USCGC Cutter Munro, the “largest at-sea interdiction in 18-plus years,” the U.S. Coast Guard said in a Friday post on
News release Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, has been recognized by the California Chamber of Commerce for having the strongest pro-business and economic growth voting records in the state Senate. “CalChamber is grateful to Sen. Valladares for
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that he will run for California governor in 2026, pledging to be a “fighter and protector” for the state. Swalwell’s
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer California has revoked thousands of driver’s licenses that were illegally issued, the U.S. Department of Transportation said on Wednesday. The action was taken following an order
News release The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, a coalition representing over 1,000 survivors, advocates, organizations and allied individuals, has honored Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, and Sen. Eloise Gomez
News release Local entrepreneur Leonard Jackson has announced his candidacy for governor of California in the 2026 election, running on a platform of “People Over Parties,” according to a news
The following map tool was created by CalMatters prior to the Nov. 4 election to allow voters to see how their congressional districts would change if Proposition 50 were approved.
By Jeanne Kuang and Maya C. Miller CalMatters Writers California voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved Gov. Gavin Newsom’s measure that allowed the state to redraw its congressional map in favor of
By Maya C. Miller and Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Writers California voters on Tuesday passed a ballot measure to redraw the state’s congressional map to favor Democrats, a major victory for the
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said the California redistricting proposal on the ballot on Tuesday may have problems and that mail-in ballots were under review. “The entire process,
By Maya C. Miller Contributing Writer A day before voting ends for Proposition 50, California voters appeared poised to approve Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to gerrymander the state’s congressional districts in
By Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Writer Over several rivers and through even more woods, flags advocating secession from California flutter above hills dotted with cattle, which outnumber people at least sixfold. This
News release L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan announced that 111 vote centers are now open for the 2025 Statewide Special Election. Vote centers are open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for in-person voting, voter registration, and vote by mail ballot returns. The RR/CC
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Thursday that California could lose its ability to issue commercial driver’s licenses and risk losing more funding if it fails to comply with federal transportation rules. The Transportation
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer The Department of Justice on Thursday warned local authorities in California against arresting federal immigration agents for charges related to their duties after high-ranking Democrats raised
By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he won’t send federal agents to San Francisco this week. He had planned to send agents to the city in a crackdown on illegal
News release A second major settlement agreement has been reached in more than 400 cases filed against L.A. County under Assembly Bill 218, which lifted the statute of limitations on claims of childhood
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his state is suing California and Washington state over their policy of allegedly ignoring federal rules regarding the issuance of commercial driver’s licenses. The
News release Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced that Senate Bill 380, legislation she strongly advocated for in the Legislature, has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom and takes effect immediately. The new law, authored by
News release Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced that her legislation, Senate Bill 571, has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The new law increases criminal penalties for offenses committed against victims during