California Gov. Gavin Newsom breaks with party on transgender athletes in women's sports, sparking backlash
Gavin Newsom Breaks From Democratic Party Line On Transgender Athletes: "An Issue Of Fairness"
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom broke with the seemingly unanimous party line on the issue of transgender athletes, particularly in youth sports, saying it is about "fairness" during a discussion with Charlie Kirk on Newsom's new podcast.
Maher praises Newsom's 'tack to the center' as Dem gov speaks out against trans athletes in women's sports

California, wildfire and congressional leaders

Citing ‘tremendous task,’ California’s congressional delegation makes bipartisan push for wildfire aid
California lawmakers urge congressional leaders to continue federal wildfire aid
California's entire delegation in Washington sent Congressional leaders a letter Friday, urging them to continue funding federal wildfire aid.
California delegation pushes for Los Angeles County wildfire aid
Gavin Newsom asks Charlie Kirk to give his party 'advice' in one-on-one podcast interview
Gavin Newsom's Podcast Remarks Spark Backlash From Democrats
The first episode of Gavin Newsom's new podcast is genuinely humiliating
California Democrats grow quieter on ‘sanctuary’ for immigrants as Trump promises mass deportation
As President Trump ramps up threats against sanctuary states and cities, California's Democratic leaders no longer trumpet the concept.
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California Gov. Newsom shocks LGBTQ allies with criticism of transgender athletes
Gov. Gavin Newsom called it “deeply unfair” for transgender athletes to participate in girls sports — a notable change in his position that thrust the Democratic governor into the center of a national maelstrom.
Newsom Calls Male Participation in Female Sports ‘Deeply Unfair,’ Highlighting Split in Democratic Party
Moderate Democrats have shifted their stance on the issue since the party’s bruising losses in the 2024 election.
Democratic California Assembly Speaker strips high-profile roles from outspoken Republicans
California's Democratic Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas has decided to remove some of the most vocal Republican lawmakers from their leadership and high-profile committee roles at the State Capitol.
California Republicans are getting under the Democrats’ skin. That’s good for democracy | Opinion
With clever bills and political theater, the Sacramento Republican agenda has prompted retaliation by the majority party, says columnist Tom Philp.
Why my fellow California Republicans should consider a celebrity Democrat for governor — no joke!
A popular meme making the rounds on social media shows an anguished citizen, outraged at California’s incompetent ruling Democrats Gov. Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Attorney General
What does the California resistance look like in a second Trump administration?
Eight years ago we were all over the place, and just getting started,” said one Democratic organizer. “Now, we’re much more organized.”
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas ousts some Republicans from pivotal committees
California Republican lawmakers were miffed after a handful were abruptly kicked off pivotal legislative committees by Democratic Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.