The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected President Trump’s emergency request to allow the deployment of California National Guard troops in Los Angeles, leaving the lower court’s order in place and barring the deployment while the appeal proceeds.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Gov. Gavin Newsom declared victory after the California Supreme Court declined to hear Huntington Beach’s appeal in a housing lawsuit, leaving intact a lower court ruling that subjects the city to court-ordered remedies for its prolonged refusal to comply with state housing law.
Federal attorneys argue that President Donald Trump’s continued federal control of California National Guard troops stationed in Los Angeles remains lawful due to an alleged ongoing “danger of rebellion,” despite California’s insistence that the deployment violates constitutional limits on presidential power and undermines state authority over its Guard.
California has approved $1.1 billion in funding to expand zero-emission transit, repair storm-damaged highways, improve roadway safety, and strengthen infrastructure across the state, while advancing the state’s climate goals.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom have launched a new online portal allowing members of the public to upload photos and videos of suspected unlawful activity by federal agents, in an effort to protect the rights and safety of Californians.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law allowing for increased housing density near major public transit stations, triggering a battle between pro-housing advocates and residents opposed to the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit project.
The Placer County Planning Commission voted to halt a 240-unit apartment complex in Penryn, despite potential legal risk, highlighting the tension between local officials and the state’s housing agenda.
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 485, which would have provided job protections for chief public defenders, drawing disappointment from the California Public Defenders Association.
Governor Gavin Newsom has warned that any California university that signs the proposed “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” will lose state funding, as it requires universities to adopt government definitions of gender, ban consideration of race or sex in admissions and hiring, and freeze tuition for U.S. students.
A coalition of over 50 advocacy organizations is urging Governor Gavin Newsom to sign AB 495, the Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025, to protect children left stranded when immigrant parents are detained or deported.
California lawmakers have passed two significant housing bills, SB 79 and CEQA reform, which loosen zoning restrictions and reduce opportunities for legal challenges, but Davis is unlikely to be affected due to its Amtrak station not being a Tier 1 or Tier 2 transit stop and Measure J requiring voter approval for major projects.
California’s Democratic leadership has been criticized for passing measures that roll back environmental protections, with high-profile bills like SB 131 and SB 237 being negotiated behind closed doors and with little public input or hearings.
The California National Guard’s specialized narcotics team has seized millions of dollars worth of fentanyl since regaining full strength after President Donald Trump pulled many service members off assignment to deploy to Los Angeles.
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the creation of the State Action for Facilitation on Encampments (SAFE) Task Force to coordinate state agencies to remove homeless encampments and expand access to shelter and supportive services in California’s ten largest cities.
CalExit leaders have expressed strong support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s approach to redistricting, while also criticizing former President Donald Trump and warning of the potential for a civil war in the US.
Tom Steyer has endorsed Senate Bill 79, legislation introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, which seeks to address California’s housing crisis by allowing more homes near public transportation and reducing emissions.
California legislators and formerly incarcerated firefighters are urging swift passage of the “Firefighting to Freedom” legislative package, which aims to increase pay, provide benefits, and create career opportunities for those who risk their lives battling the state’s wildfires while incarcerated.
California cities and counties have varying policies for clearing homeless encampments, ranging from detailed guidelines to no rules at all, making it difficult to address the issue of homelessness across the state.
California local leaders are urging lawmakers to restore critical funding for the state’s Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program before the legislative session ends, warning that the state risks undermining the progress made in reducing homelessness.
California leaders accused the Trump administration of intimidation tactics after masked federal agents disrupted a redistricting press conference in Los Angeles, leading to the arrest of a strawberry vendor and sparking criticism of the Border Patrol’s actions.