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FILE – A tattered U.S. flag flaps in the wind over the remains of a mobile home park that was destroyed in the Palisades Fire along the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 5, 2025, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, file)

California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires

May 4, 2026 at 3:33 p.m.

California’s top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state laws while handling claims...

A César Chavez Street sign is shown in San Francisco, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

California renames César Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations

March 26, 2026 at 6:11 p.m.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to rename César Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations against the Latino labor icon.

People look toward traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge from the Golden Gate Overlook in San Francisco, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Powerful holiday storm lashes Southern California and threatens mudslides in fire-scarred areas

December 24, 2025 at 12:20 p.m.

A powerful winter storm swept across Southern California, with heavy rain threatening mudslides and debris flows in areas scorched by wildfires.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during an election night press conference at a California Democratic Party office Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026

November 5, 2025 at 6:22 a.m.

California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state redistricting battle that will help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House...

California Assembly member Sade Elhawary, D-Los Angeles, celebrates after the Assembly approved the first of three measures to redraw the state’s Congressional districts and put new maps before voters in a special election, during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

California Gov. Newsom signs legislation calling for special election on redrawn congressional map

August 21, 2025 at 7:02 p.m.

California voters will decide in a November special election whether to approve a redrawn congressional map designed to help Democrats win five more U.S. House seats next year.

Supporters for the returning Texas democrats chant as members enter the house at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)

Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliate

August 19, 2025 at 6:58 a.m.

Republicans in the Texas House forced returning Democrats to sign what the Democrats called “permission slips,” agreeing to around-the-clock surveillance.

Politicians and community members await a news conference with California Gov. Gavin Newsom Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

California pushes partisan plan for new Democratic districts to counter Texas in fight for US House

August 14, 2025 at 6:47 p.m.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a special election for Nov. 4 to approve redrawn districts.

A woman and her 16-month-old son wait to see a doctor at a CommuniCARE+OLE clinic Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Davis, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Illinois among Democrat-led states rolling back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal status

July 21, 2025 at 6:16 a.m.

Three Democratic-led states that offered free health care to low-income people who are in the U.S. without legal permission are either limiting or ending the programs.

FILE – California Gov. Gavin Newsom stands in front of a state flag during a press conference about President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at an almond farm in Ceres, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger,FIle)

California governor proposes pausing expansion of health care to low-income immigrants

May 14, 2025 at 8:39 a.m.

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants California to stop enrolling more low-income immigrants without legal status in a state-funded health care program starting in 2026 and begin charging those already enrolled a...

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