Politics New take on mass deportations shows Californians caught in raids — decades apart A new California Museum exhibit connects President Trump’s immigration crackdown to the 1950s mass deportation campaign known as Operation Wetback. August 13, 2026
Politics How San Francisco’s ridiculous housing prices are defining the race to replace Pelosi As San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan and Sen. Scott Wiener fight to succeed Nancy Pelosi, their track records on housing could be decisive in the tight race for Congress. August 13, 2026
Politics California lawmakers kill grizzly bear reintroduction bill California lawmakers killed a bill to study whether grizzly bears could be reintroduced, ending a controversial push to bring them back. August 13, 2026
Politics Newsom makes last-minute push to help California utilities facing wildfire bills Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks to curb California insurers’ right to recoup wildfire costs from utilities. Insurers warn it could hike premiums. August 12, 2026
Politics No court reporter? Record the hearing, California Supreme Court rules The California Supreme Court ruled that poor people deserve a record of their hearings when certified court reporters aren’t available August 11, 2026
Politics California craft liquor delivery is about go away thanks to big money lobbying California craft liquor delivery could end Jan. 1 after alcohol wholesalers, wineries and Teamsters lobbied against permanent deliveries August 7, 2026
Politics California Republicans tried to cut him off. Then he beat them from the right Populist group Reform California basks in primary wins after GOP party leaders sought to curb its influence August 5, 2026
Politics California Democrats defy Newsom, back billionaire tax California Democrats sided with populist base over leadership, endorsing billionaire tax Newsom and Becerra oppose on November ballot August 4, 2026
Politics Keep an eye on these 5 deals as California lawmakers close out the legislative session California lawmakers face an Aug. 31 deadline to resolve major deals on climate funding, antitrust law, wildfire liability and more August 3, 2026
Politics ‘Don’t Flock me’: California, U.S. lawmakers debate license plate reader technology Flock license plate readers help California police solve crimes but raise privacy concerns as lawmakers consider new limits August 3, 2026