As young progressive Democrats across the country successfully unseat older incumbents, one California Democratic challenger is courting Republicans instead ...

The new law intends to free up state funds for housing that requires residents to stay sober. Newsom vetoed a similar law last year.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of laws that aim to check immigration agents during the Trump administration’s deportation program.

Gov. Newsom signed a law compelling disclosure of emergency calls from ICE detention centers. It followed CalMatters' reporting about alleged rapes at one site.

Following the near-disaster caused by a chemical facility in Garden Grove, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that aims to protect communities near potentially explosive chemicals.

Cal Fire firefighters tend to earn less money than their counterparts in city fire departments. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law meant to narrow the gap.

Two new laws will force California counties to improve their public defender systems by limiting their use of low-pay ...

Gov. Newsom signs a new law will give incarcerated firefighters a leg up when applying to entry-level jobs with Cal Fire.

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton say they’re mindful of voters’ worries about healthcare costs, but their plans don’t have much detail.

Gov. Newsom signed 10 new gun control laws, including one requiring people to take a four-hour safety course. Some likely ...

A new California law prohibits people from selling concert and sports tickets that they don't own. The measure pitted Live Nation against Stubhub.

In New Mexico, all children get free childcare, regardless of the family’s income. Vermont offers nearly the same thing. New York City is rolling out a similar program, and a handful of other cities ...