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Newsom Takes on Trump Over Tariffs He Says Are Hurting California

04/16/2025

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the lawsuit Wednesday, saying the tariffs hurt “states, consumers and businesses.”

California Lawmakers Quietly Sideline Bills in Secretive Suspense Process

04/13/2025

More than 100 California bills moved to the “suspense file” last week, the start of a process where consequential decisions are made out of public view.

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Bridging the Great Divide

In a time of unprecedented polarization, Braver Angels encourages citizens to do something completely revolutionary: listen to each other.

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Truckee High Students Stage Walkout for Women’s Rights

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Tuesday, Jan. 21, students at Truckee High School took a stand for women's rights by organizing a school-wide walkout. Led by the POWER (People Organized for Women's Empowerment and Respect) Club, the protest aimed to raise …

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District 5 Supervisor Hardy Bullock Sworn in at Nevada County Government Center

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. – Nevada County District 5 Supervisor Hardy Bullock officially took the oath of office on Monday, Jan. 6, at the Board Chambers in the Nevada County Government Center.

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In Hollister, a nonprofit newsroom keeps local residents apprised of momentous changes.

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California cities switch to more inclusive, district-based elections system.
Voting Rights...the Final Frontier
Pushed by activists, cities move from at-large elections to district races.
There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained
Areas that the county overlooks can form their own local governments.
California continues to work on legislation that would make voting easier.
Voting Rites
And more bills are on the way to help you make your mark on Election Day.
The cycle of crime and homelessness is escalating, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Homelessness and Crime in California: Even More Complex Than You Think
What causes the cycle of homelessness and crime, and how to stop it.
The California Supreme Court has defined the state’s legal and political agenda for more than 170 years.
How the California Supreme Court Blazes Legal Trails
From its beginnings in the Gold Rush, the state Supreme Court continues to define the state today.
Translated from the Greek, “Democracy” means “people power.” How much power do the people have in California?
People Power! What Is Democracy, and How Does It Work in California?
The Goddess of Democracy is alive and well in California, but that hasn’t always been true.
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