Campaign filings show two Corona companies tied to the same family gave Chad Bianco the maximum; FPPC aggregation rules could push the combined total past state limits.

A state appeals panel ordered the Sonoma sheriff’s office to comply with subpoenas from the county’s civilian watchdog, clearing a path for a sealed whistleblower probe. The decision leans on recent state rules that give watchdogs subpoena power while protecting sensitive records.

City Manager Ed Shikada has tapped Assistant Chief James Reifschneider to succeed Andrew Binder as Palo Alto’s police chief, subject to City Council approval in early April.

Gov. Newsom signed an executive order on March 30 that directs agencies to draft new AI procurement certifications, watermark state‑made media and review supply‑chain risks.

Paradise’s mayor went to Washington seeking federal help as analysts warn California homeowners could face roughly a 16% premium jump by year-end. The town wants federal grants and policy fixes to protect residents.

The Newsom administration declined to disclose how much CHP protection for Kamala Harris' book tour is costing California taxpayers, saying the numbers are security‑sensitive. The CHP confirmed it has records but refused to release receipts under a legal exemption.

Sen. Josh Becker’s SB 905 would tie 20% of some utility executives' pay to electricity cost trends and force new performance metrics on utilities.

Millbrae’s mid‑year review shows a balanced $45.5M budget and about $18M in fund balance, though a $470K dispatch bill and a VLF gap remain on staff’s radar.

Innovation Council Action says it will spend at least $100 million to promote President Trump's A.I. priorities in the 2026 midterms. The group is led by Taylor Budowich and backed by David Sacks.

Dozens of federal and airport workers rallied at SFO as the DHS funding lapse left many frontline employees unpaid. Local unions and airports organized donations and food support.

FBI Director Kash Patel has reportedly ordered files from a closed probe into Eric Swalwell to be redacted and prepped for public release, reporting says.

A state study due April 1 will outline options — from extra surcharges to litigation limits — to handle California’s skyrocketing wildfire costs.

Supervisor Jackie Fielder is hospitalized and has signaled she may resign — a move that could let Mayor Daniel Lurie appoint a replacement and shift the Board's balance.