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Searing heat draws visitors to California’s Death Valley, where it’s tough to communicate the risks

Map Shows Democratic Plan for New California Districts
California Democrats have unveiled a proposed congressional map that would reshape political boundaries across the state and could give their party up to five new seats. "Earlier today, the DCCC submitted a proposed congressional map to the...

California secures $144.5M for new affordable housing projects
CALIFORNIA — The California Department of Housing and Community Development announced over $144.5 million in federal awards to boost affordable housing. According to HCD, the funding comes from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, backed by...

California Woman Says She Was Attacked, 7-Month-Old Kidnapped: What We Know
Deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (SBCSD) in California are searching for a reportedly kidnapped 7-month-old boy after his mother told authorities she was attacked, and that the infant was stolen from her. Newsweek...

California Gov. Newsom Wants to Gerrymander His State, Wants to Win Democratic Nomination in 2028
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to change California's rules for drawing lines for House seats. Texas Republicans, he says, want to rig elections to help President Donald Trump in the 2026 election, so California Democrats have to rig back....

Frantic search for seven-month-old baby reported kidnapped as mom attacked outside California store
A seven-month-old baby boy has reportedly been kidnapped after his mother was attacked outside a store in Yucaipa, California. According to police, the incident happened on Thursday at around 7.40 pm. Rebecca Haro was visiting a nearby football...

Newsom, lawmakers short on options to reduce California’s soaring electricity costs | Dan Walters
If and when Gavin Newsom launches a campaign for president, economic and social conditions in the California he’s governed for two terms will be in the spotlight. While Newsom brags incessantly about the state and its achievements, its chronic...

California to end EV carpool lane stickers in September
It was a perk meant to get people to buy electric. And it worked. But now, a benefit that once “charged up” the EV revolution is about to end. We’re talking about the carpool lane benefit for solo drivers in electric vehicles. It was a reward for...

How California's congressional maps could change

California Department of Water Resources alerting boaters of changes to boat ramp hours at Lake Oroville, Thermalito
OROVILLE, Calif. - The California Department of Water Resources has announced changes to boat ramp hours for water recreators at local waterways, effective September 1. Inspection and decontamination services at North Thermalito Forebay will...

California Proposes Congressional Map Amid Ongoing Redistricting Battle
LOS ANGELES, California — On August 14, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new congressional redistricting proposal aimed at gaining up to five additional Democratic seats in the U.S. House. This move comes in response to Texas...

Seven-month-old boy 'kidnapped' as mum attacked outside California store
Seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro was 'kidnapped' in attack outside store A seven-month-old baby boy was reportedly kidnapped during a horror attack on his mum outside of a store. Emmanuel Haro was reportedly taken after his mother, Rebecca Haro, said...

California Democrats Unveil Redistricting Plan to Gain U.S. House Seats
On Friday, California Democrats unveiled their redistricting plan, which is expected to secure up to five additional seats for Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives in response to the midterm redrawing of Texas districts spearheaded by...

California high school girls volleyball team forfeits against opponent with trans athlete
Fox News' Christina Coleman reports on the state competition that sparked protests and saw competitors share a podium. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A California high school girls' volleyball team forfeited a match against a team...

California governor, Democratic congressman criticize Trump's meeting with Putin
California Governor Gavin Newsom and the top Democrat in the House of Representatives in New York, Gregory Meeks, have sharply criticized the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Putin, which took place in Alaska without the participation...

California Supreme Court Narrows Statute Governing Timely Payments of Arbitration Fees in an Attempt to Avoid Federal Preemption
On August 11, 2025, the California Supreme Court decided Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, which addresses whether the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts a California statute known as Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) that regulates the timing of payment...

California Multi-vehicle Accidents: Navigating Multiple Insurance Claims
A multi-vehicle accident is one of the scariest and most confusing of all possible scenarios before you even get into the legalities. If that accident happens in California, there are even more complexities. Navigating the state's unique system of...

California Golden Bears highlight depth at tight end position ahead of new season
The California Golden Bears football team is preparing for the upcoming season with a tight ends group that features a mix of returning players, transfers, and a freshman recruit. The roster includes Jeffrey Johnson and Ben Marshall as returnees....

California Democrats release map ahead of redistricting in response to Texas
By Molly English, Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — California Democrats on Friday released their redistricting proposal, aiming to produce up to five additional Democratic seats in the US House in response to Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redrawing of...

California Democrats release map that would boost party's US House seats
In a display of cutthroat yet calculated politics, Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California’s dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year. The plan...