NEW EVENT: A Conversation with San Jose Mayor @mattmahansj.bsky.social moderated by @kcranews.bsky.social @zavalaa.bsky.social on 10/27, 12-1 pm. Limited seating. Tickets: sacpressclub.org/events/upcom... www.latimes.com/politics/sto...

Joint statement from Assembly @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social and @asmrepublicans.bsky.social Leader James Gallagher

Monique Limón will be the next leader of the California State Senate. www.kcra.com/article/cali...

California Democratic lawmakers are considering a healthcare-related tax hike on major corporations like Walmart and Amazon. Business groups say they expect this to be just the beginning of a series of attempts to raise taxes in CA over the next year. www.kcra.com/article/cali...

Democrats in California blocked another attempt to make it an automatic felony to purchase or solicit 16 and 17-year-olds for sex. Right now, state law requires the older teens to prove they are victims of trafficking before a felony kicks in, unlike the younger kids. www.kcra.com/article/cali...

As California braces for budget issues, Gov. Newsom says no cuts will be made to state’s firefighting force. “We’re going to hold the line,” he told me in our one on one interview today. “What more evidence do you need?” he said, pointing to LA fires. www.kcra.com/article/gov-...

NEW: The California Capitol Annex project will include some private hallways for lawmakers, giving them a way to avoid the public & media. The project overall is costing about as much as an NFL stadium, and CALeg leaders still aren't saying why. www.kcra.com/article/cali...

The FTC on Monday accused Meta of creating a monopoly that bought start-ups that stood in its way, kicking off a landmark antitrust trial that could dismantle a social media empire that has transformed how the world connects.

Well, that was short-lived. The Sacramento River Cats removed every reference of their recently announced alternate identity as the "Sacramento Gold Diggers." Our full coverage here >>https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-river-cats-ditch-gold-diggers-alternate-identity/64460506 

NEW: My investigation for @sfstandard.com found Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara appears to have a “slush fund” to buy booze/food at some of California’s fanciest bars & restaurants. And we got receipts—including a $700 dinner w/ Farmers Insurance CEO. sfstandard.com/2025/04/10/c...

California lawmakers who sign NDAs to keep public info secret could be charged with a misdemeanor-in some cases a felony-under new bill that moved forward today. DAs and city attorneys would now be responsible for the enforcement in updated proposal. www.kcra.com/article/cali...

“I watched the movie industry get decimated,” Jay Leno told me. “I don’t want the Hot Rod business or the mechanical business to leave (California) the way the film business did.” www.kcra.com/article/jay-...

How often do California’s top leaders take questions from reporters? Now halfway through the legislative year, Gov. Newsom has by far made himself more available for direct questions than his coequal leaders in CALeg. www.kcra.com/article/cali...

How much of what Gov. Newsom says on his podcast will actually translate into how he governs California? I asked him today. www.kcra.com/article/poli...

California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas has not spoken to the Capitol press corps since January 9. He refused to answer questions from us after hearing on trans athlete-related bill.

Gov. Newsom's office confirms he received letter from Trump admin, warning California could lose federal funds if it keeps allowing trans athletes in girls' and women's sports. "We're reviewing the letter," his spokesman said when asked for comment. www.kcra.com/article/trum...

Gov. Newsom's office confirms he received letter from Trump admin, warning California could lose federal funds if it keeps allowing trans athletes in girls' and women's sports. "We're reviewing the letter," his spokesman said when asked for comment. www.kcra.com/article/trum...

They’ve done it for stadiums They’ve done it for climate projects They’ve done it for their new office building that’s under construction All in the name of speed. Will California lawmakers and Gov. Newsom exempt new housing in urban areas from CEQA? www.kcra.com/article/will...

The Trump administration will investigate whether a new California law protecting transgender students from unwanted disclosures to their parents violates federal policy.

Since Assembly Democratic lawmakers are ditching X and coming here, I want to share a list of guidance that Capitol Correspondents Association of California provides to journalists who cover the Capitol. That way we can all be on the same page.

New: California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced he'll no longer use X. His office claimed dozens of other Democrats will join him but is not saying who. Meanwhile, Assembly Republicans launched a BlueSky account. www.kcra.com/article/cali...

As electricity rates in California have outpaced inflation, the amount of money PG&E spends on political donations and causes has also climbed. We found it has tripled its contributions to campaigns in the last three elections from $1.7M on 2020 to $5.2M last election. www.kcra.com/article/pge-...

NEW: California’s High-Speed Rail project needs $7 Billion by next summer. “We have no plan, we have a good likelihood it's going to get worse, and we have a short time to solve the problem,” said Democratic Asm. Steven Bennett. www.kcra.com/article/cali...

Gov. Newsom would not say if he would support bills to prohibit transgender women from participating in women’s sports in CA. He said he hasn’t seen any legislative proposals when pressed by @akoseff.bsky.social There are at least two (written by Republicans)

Short on funds, Gov. Newsom says California won't end healthcare for undocumented residents. “Not on my docket,” he told reporters today. www.kcra.com/article/news...

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara was in Bermuda when he skipped a Senate oversight hearing this week. His office was not forthcoming about the trip, which was a conference with the insurance industry. www.kcra.com/article/cali...

NEW: For the 3rd time, a California bill is filed to ban state lawmakers from signing non-disclosure agreements. The latest version comes after we found CALeg used them for its new $1.2 billion office building, forcing 2,000 ppl to keep details secret www.kcra.com/article/cali...

NEW— Gov. Gavin Newsom sends letter to Donald Trump, inviting him to tour wildfire devastation, meet with victims and thank first responders together. “With respect and an open hand,” the governor signs.

Get the Facts: A look into President-elect Trump’s claims about California, Gov. Newsom and water as the Los Angeles area burns. www.kcra.com/article/trum...

Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to deliver his State of the State speech before President-elect Trump takes office this month. He said he’ll combine his state budget presentation (due Jan 10) and the address intentionally ahead of Trump’s inauguration. www.kcra.com/article/gavi...

Happy New Year! Hundreds of new California laws take effect in 2025. We have a huge list of what takes effect immediately, and what’s coming later on in the year. www.kcra.com/article/cali...

There was a rare sighting at Gov. Newsom’s press conference on Monday: a Republican state lawmaker. www.kcra.com/article/repu...

Just In: Gov. Gavin Newsom announces he has a new Chief of Staff, Nathan Barankin. He has served in several executive roles for Kamala Harris. Barankin has taken over for Dana Williamson, who spent the last two years as Newsom’s COS.

NEW: All California workers will have a little more money taken out of their paychecks by the state in 2025 because of a small tax increase quietly approved by officials. What the money is going to and why you may not have heard about it: www.kcra.com/article/cali...

Back in CA after a little time off in Japan. Yes, I rode the Shinkansen aka the high-speed rail!

Many new laws include a requirement for progress reports to the Legislature, but state agencies and commissions assigned to prepare those reports often fail to submit them on time, or at all, according to the Legislature’s website. cal.news/3Zubeke 📝 Sameea Kamal

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber speaks with reporters ahead of election certification on Friday. CA has faced scrutiny for the amount of time it takes to finalize results. Weber said "despite what some people might say" CA leads with voter turnout & participation.

If you notice I’m quiet on here, it’s because I’m on vacation and doing some much needed unplugging. See you in a couple of weeks 😊

California's special legislative session to prepare for the incoming Trump administration starts on Monday, sort of. Here's what to expect when state lawmakers come back to Sacramento on December 2nd: www.kcra.com/article/cali...

New: Gov. Gavin Newsom announces he’ll try to restart California’s rebate program for zero emissions vehicles if Trump administration gets rid of them at the federal level. He proposes to pay for this out of CA’s GHG Reduction fund, which is paid into by polluters.

Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed Trump still hasn’t returned his call since the election. Newsom first said on his podcast that he tried to reach out to him, and confirmed to me Thursday he still hadn’t heard from him. www.kcra.com/article/cali...

California’s budget situation is on “shaky ground” and has no capacity for new spending, state’s top financial and policy analysts says: www.kcra.com/article/cali...