Gavin Newsom teases 2028 presidential election bid during campaign tour IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 8
YouTuber Sues California Over Law Nicknamed After Him — Inside the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' Nick Shirley is suing California over AB 2624, the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act.' Here's what the law does and why Latino immigrant groups are watching. Latin Times · Sep 8
Gavin Newsom admits he’s feeling out a 2028 White House run at campaign event Newsom repeats that he’d ‘be lying’ if he said he wasn’t considering a run The Independent UK · Sep 7
Jon Ossoff pulls level with AOC on 2028 presidential prediction market as race heats up Georgia senator who made fun of President Donald Trump’s relationship with his aid Natalie Harp, drawing an angry reaction from the White House, is being tipped as his potential successor in the Oval Office The Independent UK · Sep 7
Hunter Biden says ‘I may have to’ run for president in 2028, but follows up with praise for California Governor: ‘I love Gavin Newsom, personally’ "We have an incredible bench." We Got This Covered · Sep 6
Trump Is Expanding Executive Power. Democrats Are Already Eyeing the New Tools. Some Democrats are licking their chops over other economic powers that Trump has claimed for the presidency. Reason · Sep 4
Secret AI Political Army: How Fake YouTube 'Ghost Creators' Are Paid $26 to Attack Democrats Paid actors reading AI-written scripts helped one YouTube network log 45M+ views attacking Democrats. Here's how the operation actually worked. Latin Times · Sep 4
California Lawmakers Push Back on Trump’s Attack on Renters First-of-its-kind law would prohibit work requirements or time limits on low-income tenants who receive federal assistance. Capital & Main · Sep 3
California Governor Gavin Newsom lists his $7.5 million Sacramento-area mansion: Inside the 8.2-acre Fair Oaks estate with 7 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, tennis court and 5,000-bottle wine cellar California Governor Gavin Newsom has listed his sprawling 8.2-acre Fair Oaks mansion for $7.5 million, months before his second term ends in January 2027. The luxury estate features seven bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a tennis court, swimming pool, gym and a 5,000-bottle wine cellar. Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom,… The Economic Times · Sep 3
In 2018, California Governor Gavin Newsom bought a $3.7 million Fair Oaks mansion; now he lists the 8.2-acre estate for $7.5 million with 7 bedrooms, 12 baths and luxury amenities California Governor Gavin Newsom has listed his sprawling Fair Oaks mansion for $7.5 million, nearly double the $3.7 million he paid in 2018. The 8.2-acre estate features seven bedrooms, 12 bathrooms and luxury amenities including a swimming pool, full-size tennis court, cold plunge, hot tub and a 5,000-bottle wine cellar. The Times of India · Sep 2
EFF asks California governor to veto bill that would require online age verification — Electronic Frontier Foundation argues bill would result in privacy-invasive checks and step on First Amendment Electronic Frontier Foundation asks California governor to veto bill that would require online age verification — EFF argues A.B. 1709 would result in privacy-invasive checks and step on First Amendment Tom’s Hardware · Sep 2
San Francisco Democrats break with their party over the billionaire tax—and reveal how deeply Prop 40 has split the left The billionaire tax vote looms in November—and Democrats in California can’t agree on endorsing it. Fortune · Sep 2
California lawmakers are moving $125 million toward buying a 162-acre former Bay Area racetrack; the $175 million deal would turn it into a major public waterfront park California lawmakers are advancing $125 million for a former racetrack purchase. This funding aims to transform the 162-acre property into a public waterfront park. The East Bay Regional Park District would manage the site after its acquisition. Remaining funds are being sought from public and philanthropic sources. Public planning and… The Times of India · Sep 2
‘Dangerous power grab’: top Democrats decry USPS system that could thwart mail-in voting – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Sep 1
The Independent UK · Sep 1 California Legislature to vote on wildfire reforms after blocking key parts of Newsom's plan California lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill that would ensure survivors of utility-sparked wildfires get paid faster
Kiplinger · Aug 31 Stocks Lose Again as US-Iran War Heats Up: Stock Market Today The last trading week of the summer is off to a tough start, with geopolitical tensions ratcheting and interest rates rising.
The Guardian - US · Aug 28 Los Angeles fire survivors face record wait for federal disaster aid under Trump Nearly 600 days after the devastating 2025 fires, thousands of Los Angeles residents are still waiting for more than $15bn in federal funds to rebuild their communities
Reason · Aug 28 Elon Musk's X Loses First Amendment Challenge to New York's 'Stop Hiding Hate Act' Musk's X Corp., along with other social media companies operating in the state, must disclose whether and how it defines hate speech and disinformation.
Fortune · Aug 27 A consultant who once railed against ‘the billionaire boys club’ is now leading opposition to California’s wealth tax Ned Wigglesworth once blasted big donors for buying influence. Today, he’s helping lead a nine-figure campaign against Prop. 40
Reason · Aug 27 Gavin Newsom Admits He Might Keep Tariffs? Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss tariffs, tech moral panics, social media harms, video games, Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, AI-written journalism, and America’s $40 trillion debt.
The Independent UK · Aug 27 California and the federal government battle over hospice fraud, as victims lose coverage and care Many California residents have fallen victim to hospice fraud, a widespread issue that exploits weak state and federal oversight and has generated millions in fraudulent claims to Medicare
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Man arrested with guillotine near Capitol after 2,600-mile journey from California IN FULL
The Guardian - US · Aug 25 Gavin Newsom puts Spanish-style California mansion up for sale for $7.5m The 12-bath, seven-bed home near the state capital boasts a 5,000-bottle wine cellar, a pool and a tennis court
Latin Times · Aug 25 California Extends Address-Secrecy Protections to Immigration Nonprofit Workers Amid a Fight Over a YouTuber Newsom signed AB 2624 to shield immigration nonprofit workers' addresses, but some widely reported penalties aren't in the bill's text.
The Times of India · Aug 25 US wildfire crisis: Hawk Fire burns more than 15,000 acres, forcing mass evacuations in Nevada Wildfires across the western United States are forcing mass evacuations, destroying homes and raising fresh questions over who pays for the damage and whether some burned forests will ever return.