California Governor Newsom has signed bipartisan bills to reduce costs for residents and improve consumer protections, offering contrast to federal inaction.

California partners with Belgium to boost economic ties and trade, with a focus on clean tech, aerospace, and semiconductors, in an MOU to enhance mutual economic development.

A federal judge ruled against the Trump Administration's attempt to deploy the California National Guard to Portland, affirming states' control over their Guard units.

California faces a surge in health care costs attributed to Trump-era policies, with potential premium increases of 97% for residents without federal action.

California Governor signs AB 8 to regulate intoxicating hemp products, mirroring cannabis industry rules to protect youth and ensure market integrity.

Gov. Newsom signed AB 30 to introduce E15 fuel in California, aimed at reducing gas prices and meeting clean air standards while assessing environmental impacts.

LA City Attorney Feldstein Soto joins a lawsuit against the Trump administration to protect $56 million in federal emergency funds, contesting new grant conditions as unconstitutional.

Governor Newsom signs two bills to curb billionaire influence on California's elections, one allowing publicly financed elections and another banning incentives for voting.

Governor Newsom opposes the Trump administration's decision to cancel $1.2 billion in federal funding for California's hydrogen energy project, ARCHES, emphasizing its importance for clean energy and economic growth.

Governor Newsom is concerned about California's disaster readiness due to the federal government shutdown impacting critical programs for wildfire response and forest management, while the state invests heavily in prevention and resilience.

Long Beach city officials assure local services will continue despite the federal shutdown, with essential functions like police, fire, and emergency services unaffected. They urge a swift budget resolution to maintain stability.

Los Angeles County approves a $52.5 billion budget amid financial pressures from legal settlements, wildfire recovery, and federal cuts, with essential services prioritized.

California Governor Newsom signed an executive order to address climate-related economic and insurance issues, expediting analysis mandated by SB 254 and directing the California Earthquake Authority to explore sector reforms.