California

California is facing a major budget crisis as the number of undocumented immigrants enrolling in Medicaid has surged dramatically.

An Orange County, California judge has blocked an effort by the state to prevent the City of Huntington Beach from enforcing its voter ID law.

A former police officer and current MMA fighter has been awarded $10 million in damages after a California jury ruled that she endured years of harassment.

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has called for the state to pursue "strategic" relationships with world leaders, urging them to make a retaliatory tariff exception for California exports.

Los Angeles County is advancing plans to establish a registry for individuals with disabilities and mobility challenges following the January wildfires that killed 17 people. County supervisors unanimously approved a motion on Tuesday directing officials to explore creating the registry to improve emergency response for vulnerable residents.

Former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra announced a gubernatorial campaign for California.

The Trump administration has initiated a freeze on federal Title X funding to Planned Parenthood affiliates in California, citing potential violations of executive orders.

A California ballot initiative recognizes Luigi Mangione, the alleged assassin of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

A wildfire in Inyo County, California forced evacuations Sunday afternoon as it continued to threaten homes and power lines, according to Cal Fire.

President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday that it is launching investigations into several California universities to ensure compliance with the 2023 Supreme Court decision banning affirmative action in college admissions. The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division will review admissions practices at Stanford University, the University of California, Berkeley, the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of California, Irvine.