California

California Governor Gavin Newsom says he is considering 2028 US presidential run

Newsom has made some moves this year to test the waters for a potential presidential run and has gained prominence within his party in confronting US President Donald Trump on a range of issues.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks near to his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, as they attend a press conference about new legislation aimed at improving nutrition in schools across California, at Belvedere Middle School in Los Angeles, California, US October 8, 2025
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at Belvedere Middle School  in Los Angeles, Calif. on Oct. 8, 2025.

California creates new office to combat antisemitism in public schools

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during the 2025 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in New York City, U.S., September 24, 2025.

California governor signs controversial antisemitism bill that sets up first-in-the-nation measures

 Members of the California National Guard stand guard at the Paramount Business Center parking lot a day after clashes between protesters and law enforcement following multiple detentions by ICE, in the Los Angeles County city of Paramount, California, US, June 8, 2025.

Fed. judge blocks Trump admin from sending National Guard to Oregon as troops depart Texas


LAPD increases patrols around synagogues starting Rosh Hashanah, during Holy Days

The High Holy Days begin with Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year - and continue through Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which ends at nightfall October 2.

LAPD surrounds students protesting in support of Palestinians at an encampment at the University of Southern California’s Alumni Park, in Los Angeles, California, US, April 24, 2024

Rosh Hashanah 2025: Savoring the sweetness life can offer, even in the toughest of times - opinion

I look to the new year with an acute eye for hidden honey.

Honey

Gunfire hits ABC studio in Sacramento following 'Jimmy Kimmel' suspension

Three gunshots penetrated the building, but no information on any suspect vehicles involved has been released.

A window that was stuck by gunfire is covered with a board at ABC10 (KXTV) in Sacramento, California, US, September 19, 2025.

Recording from the deep: Scientists discover new species of bumpy snailfish

The researchers were recording the depths when they discovered an unfamiliar pink snailfish swimming just above the seafloor.

SUNY Geneseo researchers and their collaborators have described three new snailfishes, including the bumpy snailfish (Careproctus colliculi) discovered using MBARI’s remotely operated vehicle Doc Ricketts.

California lawmakers approve narrowed bill targeting antisemitism in schools

If enacted, California would become the first state to create a statewide antisemitism prevention coordinator for public schools.

The Capitol building in Sacramento, California.

Anti-Israel groups campaign for hunger striking alleged arsonist and UK vandal

Palestine Action member Tueta Hoxha, who was arrested for her alleged involvement in the violent August 2024 Filton factory attack, has been hunger striking for 28 days.

Oakland resident Casey Goonan placing a bag containing six Molotov cocktails under a University of California Police Department (UCPD) patrol car at UC Berkeley on June 1, 2024.

'I did not touch that woman': Cardi B found not liable in multi-million dollar assault case

Emani Ellis, a former security guard, sued the singer for millions while alleging Cardi B assaulted her in 2018 during an interaction in the hallway of a medical office where Ellis was employed. 

 Cardi B performing at the Openair Frauenfeld music festival, July 11, 2019.

Clock ticking on California’s K-12 antisemitism bill as legislative session nears end

If AB 715 becomes law, it will mark the first time a state creates an antisemitism watchdog for public schools, potentially setting a template for others.

Jewish students at El Camino Real Charter High School walk out to protesting antisemitic incidents at the Los Angeles school on Feb. 27, 2024.

US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from Los Angeles, other sanctuary cities

Trump's orders targeted so-called sanctuary jurisdictions that have laws and policies that limit or prevent local law enforcement from assisting federal officers with civil immigration arrests.

US President Donald Trump an announcement in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 22, 2025

Erik Menendez denied parole after 35 years in prison for parents' murder

The decision by California parole commissioners was announced after a 10-hour hearing in which Erik Menendez appeared via video from a San Diego prison.

Erik Menendez attends his Board of Parole hearing online from the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, California, U.S., August 21, 2025.

HHS pulls state grant to California for youth education program

"Despite clear direction, California responded to Administration for Children and Families, stating they will not be making the required modifications," HHS said in a statement.

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra smiles as he attends a 'Walk-Out for Women' rally on the second anniversary of the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, in Los Angeles, California, US, June 24, 2024