In California, a tight race to govern a state with looming challenges

On a warm evening in Northern California, a line of people snakes along the curb outside a performing arts center. Nearby, a blue bus reads: “All aboard for a California you can afford.” It belongs to Tom Steyer, who’s here making his pitch to voters in the final days before California’s June 2 gubernatorial primary. … Read more

Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday’s primary

One of the country’s messiest and most consequential governor’s races is hurtling toward an inflection point on Tuesday in California. Voters are looking for a replacement for Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, and their decision will help determine the future of a state government that is a testing ground for progressive ideas and a punching bag … Read more

Candidates for California governor scramble to deliver final pitch to voters with days to go

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The end of California’s chaotic governor’s race was approaching Saturday as leading candidates rushed to deliver their closing arguments before voting concludes Tuesday. Former U.S. health secretary Xavier Becerra has called for “hot competence summer,” promoting his decades of public service as evidence he has what it takes to be California’s next … Read more

In Southern California Chinese enclave, a mayor’s arrest stokes fears of Beijing’s influence

LOS ANGELES — In 2024, voters in the Southern California city of Arcadia elected the first all-Asian city council in the city’s history. Now, one of those politicians has pleaded guilty to being an illegal agent of the Chinese government. Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang’s plea, entered in federal court Friday, continues a saga that … Read more

California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California air regulators updated the rules of a key climate program on Friday in a move widely protested by environmental groups who said the changes would weaken the program and undercut efforts to curb planet-warming emissions. The oil industry, meanwhile, said the program will still hinder efforts to bring down energy costs … Read more

California mom sentenced to 35 years for throwing alcohol-fueled underage parties

A California mother was sentenced Thursday to more than three decades in prison for holding alcohol-fueled, sexualized parties for teens. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Shannon O’Connor, also known as Shannon Bruga, was sentenced to serve a maximum sentence of 35 years and 10 months … Read more

Newsom wants to claw back Trump fund cash as California burns billions on rail and other boondoggles

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing a 100% tax on Californians who receive money from President Donald Trump’s new Anti-Weaponization Fund, a move that comes as critics accuse Newsom of running “slush funds” of his own. “Anyone from California that receives any of those funds,” Newsom … Read more