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Gavin Newsom changes his tune on running for president
Gov. Gavin Newsom long insisted that he had no interest in running for president, despite rampant speculation. Now he's publicly acknowledging that it's a possibility.
Can Trump deploy troops in LA? A federal judge hears Newsom's case today
Does President Donald Trump or Gov. Gavin Newsom have final say on deploying the California National Guard to Los Angeles? And when can a sitting president send the Marines to a U.S. city, as Trump did in L.A.?
Transgender athlete advances to California track and field finals in Clovis amid protest
CLOVIS, Calif. – A transgender female high school athlete has advanced to California's CIF Track and Field Championship finals this year, amid heavy controversy over her participation in the events.
California released 15,000 prisoners early during COVID. New data reveals what happened to many of them
Records obtained and analyzed by CalMatters offer the first glimpse into what happened to some of the former prisoners after state leaders chose to shrink a prison population imperiled by the pandemic.
This Ethiopian Woman Was Tortured by Her Government. The US is Sending Her Home Anyway
The woman's story is summarized only briefly in the document that seals her impending deportation: After she inadvertently witnessed an extrajudicial killing by members of the Ethiopian military, she was imprisoned and beaten for more than a week.
Trump is trying to rapidly deport immigrants far from the border. It isn't working in California
Unauthorized immigrants can be deported quickly if they're detained near the border. The Trump administration wants to expand expedited removal inland.
License to Kill
The California DMV routinely allows dangerous drivers with horrifying histories to continue to operate on our roadways. Too often they go on to kill. Many keep driving even after they kill. Some go on to kill again.
How Have President Trump's Executive Orders And Other Recent Actions Affected You? We Want To Know
So far in his second term, President Donald Trump has overseen major changes to the federal government through executive orders that have mandated, among other actions, mass layoffs and funding cuts. As we head toward the 100-day mark in his presidency, public radio stations in California and Texas want to hear from you about how these moves have reshaped your life and your community.
No need to apply: Cal State is automatically admitting high school students with good grades
Riverside County high school students who meet requirements are guaranteed admission to one of 10 Cal State campuses.
The US Education Department investigates Cal State San Bernardino as Trump dismantles the agency
Cal State San Bernardino is among several dozen universities under federal scrutiny for programs that have targeted disadvantaged groups of students.
