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'California will be more prosperous': How gubernatorial candidate Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco would change Sacramento
Madison Aument | May 13, 2026, 9:27 PM UTC
A MAGA, rabble-rousing sheriff wants to be California's next governor and he's banking his campaign on blaming Democrats for the state's problems. Despite losing President Trump's endorsement to another Republican, Sheriff Chad Bianco has remained a constant presence in the governor's race.
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Supporters flee Swalwell's governor campaign amid allegations of sexual assaultYue Stella Yu | Apr 11, 2026, 1:30 AM UTC
California cut health care for undocumented immigrants. One lawmaker wants it back
California Democrats introduced legislation to restore Medi-Cal for all income-qualifying residents of any age, including undocumented immigrants. Gov. Newsom scaled back that program because of state budget deficits.
Pockets of unvaccinated communities are driving measles outbreaks in California
California is battling measles outbreaks across seven counties as federal funding cuts gut local health departments and vaccine skepticism fuels spread among unvaccinated children.
What California's planned power outages are costing schools: darkness, disruption and debt
California schools faced repeated planned power outages in 2024-2025 as Edison cut electricity to prevent wildfires, forcing closures and costly backup power solutions.
Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | Feb 25, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
Furious with Trump, California Democrats plot election strategy in San Francisco
In a pivotal election year that will serve as a referendum on the second Trump administration, California Democrats face pressure from activists on the left to abandon "radical civility" and instead back candidates who will push back hard against the GOP.
Kristi Noem touts Trump's border record as San Diego protesters disrupt her news conference
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's visited the U.S.-Mexico border near San Diego as polls show declining support for President Trump's immigration policies since the killing of protesters in Minneapolis.
