California Gov. Newsom on Friday announced that a special election for the congressional seat left open after the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa will take place on Aug. 4.

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San Jose police allowed other California police agencies as recently as last June to search data from its vast network of ...

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A panel of federal judges has sided with California in the fight over a new U.S. House map approved by voters.

In November, California voters approved a new congressional map that could help Democrats win five more House seats and ...

When a Monterey County woman died in a shark attack off Pacific Grove in late December, it was the 17th such fatality in 75 years off the coast of California.

Arizonans looking for a beach escape that's not in Mexico or Southern California can try Lake Havasu, popular for outdoor ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized President Trump and portrayed his state as “a beacon” of democracy in a State of the State ...

State Republican lawmakers say they believe a single Utah Supreme Court ruling threatens to sabotage its system of governance. In the summer of 2024, the court issued a decision that radically changed ...

The speech comes as Newsom prepares to close out his second term and define his record in office ahead of a possible presidential run. The governor, who has acknowledged he’s “thought about” seeking ...