2026
Aisha Wahab wins election to complete former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term
Wahab, a progressive state senator from the East Bay, defeated BART President Melissa Hernandez in a special election to complete Swalwell’s term.
Eric Swalwell briefly detained as feds seize his phone at S.F. airport, source says
The latest developments in the federal investigation come four months after Swalwell dropped his gubernatorial bid denying allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
Carson reaches $370 million settlement with Marathon Petroleum, resolving tax dispute
The agreement comes after years of litigation over how much Marathon should pay Carson in local taxes.
Judge allows controversial oil company to continue pumping, strips California of oversight
The ruling was a blow to California, as the federal judge upheld Trump administration orders that helped restart the operation off Santa Barbara’s coast.
Missouri court allows new Trump-backed U.S. House districts to be used in November election
The ruling Wednesday by Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green is a victory for Republicans seeking to hold onto their slim majority in the U.S. House. But the case is likely to end up in the state Supreme Court.
Remains of famed eagle Jackie will go to tribes. Some fans are fighting it
Jackie brought millions together in life. In death, the beloved bald eagle’s final resting place has ignited a bitter clash where internet fame and tribal rights collide.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass lost last night’s debate against Nithya Raman. Badly
Again and again, Bass went after Raman in the pettiest, most personal ways. She kept mocking her as a supposed egghead with no real-life governing experience.
Californians are more concerned about Trump interference in midterm than fraud, poll finds
Californians are more concerned about the Trump administration interfering in the state’s midterm elections than they are about voter fraud, noncitizens voting illegally or foreign interference, according to a new poll.
It’s beyond debate. California voters deserve a Becerra-Hilton face-off
The Democratic front-runner has signaled his willingness to debate his GOP foe, but hasn’t committed to a time or place. Hilton is eager to meet anytime, anywhere.
Amid controversy, California officials release long-awaited Delta water plan
California’s state water board has released a long-awaited plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.