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Kamala Harris · United States

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026

51% Center coverage: 311 sources

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday she is not running for governor of California in 2026, keeping the door open for a 2028 presidential run.See the Story

US Politics · United States

Republicans Call Medicaid Rife with Fraudsters. This Man Sees No Choice but to Break the Rules.

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California Gun Owners Raced to Buy Ammunition After Court Ruling

56% Center coverage: 9 sources

The race was on to take advantage of the decision opposing a law that required background checks for ammunition purchases. Some expect Gov. Gavin Newsom to appeal.California, United States · California See the Story

Trump Freezes $200 Million In UCLA Research Funding Due To Antisemitism Claims

41% Center coverage: 29 sources

The decision will adversely affect "the lives and life-changing work of UCLA researchers, faculty and staff," a university official said.Donald Trump · Los Angeles See the Story

California affordable housing programs are on the chopping block after Supreme Court ruling

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Many California cities require developers to build affordable housing or pay fees to support construction of those units. A new lawsuit contends those fees are unconstitutional.Housing · East Palo Alto See the Story

What unionization could mean for California Uber and Lyft drivers — and riders

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

AB 1340 would let California ride-hailing drivers collectively bargain for improved pay and benefits. Uber and Lyft say it could drive ride prices up and availability down.Lyft · Livermore See the Story

The Supreme Court criticized California development fees. A new court ruling just upheld them

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

An El Dorado County property owner for years has fought a $23,400 traffic mitigation fee that he was charged for building a single home.Redwood City · Redwood City See the Story

She had to fight for help with medical bills. A new California bill could make it easier

50% Left coverage: 6 sources

Sierra Freeman has a rare genetic disorder that makes her prone to aneurysms and has sent her to the hospital repeatedly.Stockton · Stockton See the Story

More than 20 Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over Planned Parenthood funding cuts

60% Center coverage: 79 sources

More than 20 mostly Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its efforts to cut Medicaid payments to the nation’s largest abortion provider — Planned Parenthood.Planned Parenthood · United States See the Story

CA lawmakers to consider change to life without parole

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The courtyard at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center on July 26, 2023. Photo by Semantha Norris, CalMatters For California prisoners who committed crimes when they were young and received life sentences without parole, few opportunities exist to get a second chance. The possibility of a parole review is slim, while the likelihood of dying behind bars is all but guaranteed. But one bill — which the Legislature is holding for consideration until 20…San Quentin · San Quentin See the Story

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026

Blue states challenge Trump’s restrictions on gender-affirming care

Newsom Says He’ll Move to Redraw California Map

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Republicans Call Medicaid Rife with Fraudsters. This Man Sees No Choice but to Break the Rules.

California Gun Owners Raced to Buy Ammunition After Court Ruling

Trump Freezes $200 Million In UCLA Research Funding Due To Antisemitism Claims

California affordable housing programs are on the chopping block after Supreme Court ruling

What unionization could mean for California Uber and Lyft drivers — and riders

The Supreme Court criticized California development fees. A new court ruling just upheld them

She had to fight for help with medical bills. A new California bill could make it easier

More than 20 Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over Planned Parenthood funding cuts

CA lawmakers to consider change to life without parole

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