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California Senate Leader Mike McGuire Launches Bid to Unseat Rep. Doug LaMalfa in Newly Redrawn 1st District

The voter-approved Prop. 50 map shifted the seat into Sonoma County, giving McGuire a foothold from his Santa Rosa base.

Christine Pelosi Launches California State Senate Bid, Bypassing Mother's House Seat

California Enacts AB 1415, Expanding OHCA Review to Private Equity, Hedge Funds and MSOs

NRA Sues to Block California’s New Ban on Convertible Glock-Style Pistols

California Redistricting Fight Intensifies as Marin Backs Prop. 50 and 37 Sheriffs Oppose

California Legislature Passes SB 53, Sending AI Safety Rules to Newsom

California Passes Police Mask Ban, Sending Measure to Newsom and Testing State Authority Over Federal Agents

California Leaders Unveil Late-Session Climate–Energy Deal Extending Cap-and-Trade to 2045

California Sends Limits on Immigration Enforcement at Schools and Hospitals to Newsom

California Climate Disclosure Laws Stay in Effect After Judge Denies Injunction

California Advances Bill to Tighten Self-Checkout Oversight

California Senate to Weigh AB 495 That Broadens Caregiver Authority

California Legislature Moves to Ban New Glock Handgun Sales

California Panel Advances Bill to Bar Law Enforcement Masks