The state's senior senator says he is staying in Washington rather than run for Sacramento's top job. His rationale is dubious at best, writes columnist Tom Philp.

The impact of California’s newly approved Proposition 50 is already being felt across the country, as Democrats celebrate decisive wins and Republicans prepare legal challenges. And in one California city,

The new map puts three Republican-held seats into safe Democratic hands and turned two others into those that lean Democratic.

In his victory speech Tuesday night, Gov. Gavin Newsom called on Virginia, Maryland, New York, Illinois and Colorado to follow California in the redistricting fight.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla announced Tuesday that he will not run for California governor next year, ending months of speculation about the possibility of the Democrat vying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Washington leaders are exploring a wildfire compensation fund as fire risks grow and legal pressures mount. A California law firm has recruited former Gov. Jay Inslee to advocate for the fund.

The Democratic senator thanked voters for the "outpouring of support" he has received from those who have urged him to run.

California-related layoff plans in the first 10 months of 2025 account for 14% of the 1.1 million layoffs announced across the U.S.

Millions of people in California are expecting stormy weather this week, accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain.

California's Democratic leadership is asking voters for permission to redraw the state's congressional districts in the middle of the decade. That's unusual in California, which by law relies on a nonpartisan committee to draw its congressional maps once every decade,