Laurel Rosenhall

President Trump endorsed Steve Hilton, a Republican, in the governor’s race, which could help Democrats avoid being shut out of the general election.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to rename Cesar Chavez Day as “Farmworkers Day,” moving quickly before the March 31 holiday.

The debate would have featured six candidates, all white. The inclusion of a low-polling mayor drew scrutiny in particular.

The accusations of assault have rattled communities across the country that have revered the labor icon for decades.

Some states and cities have canceled their observances of Cesar Chavez Day on March 31. Los Angeles leaders said they planned to change the holiday to “Farm Workers Day” and untether it from Mr. Ch...

The October episode sent shrapnel onto California Highway Patrol vehicles on Interstate 5 during a celebratory exercise conducted for Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Just before the war began, the Federal Bureau of Investigation told state officials that Iran might respond with drone attacks on California. No specific, credible threats have been identified.

With California’s political machine on the wane, nobody has emerged as a clear front-runner. Democrats worry that nine of their candidates could split the vote and hand Republicans a win.

The senator from Vermont was the only elected leader at the event, which formally kicked off a health care union’s campaign to put the tax proposal on the ballot.

The opponents’ latest moves include online ads tied to Gov. Gavin Newsom, a crypto-related push to raise money and competing ballot measures.

California’s wealthiest residents are maneuvering to reduce their net worth in case a billionaire tax becomes law. Some may even try to drop below $1 billion on paper.

The state can require federal agents to display identification, the judge said. The Trump administration had asked the court to block both laws, which were designed to help identify federal agents.

The strike closed public schools for more than 50,000 students in the city and had no end date. Health care costs are a key issue in negotiations.

Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat who serves as mayor of San Jose, Calif., is entering the crowded race for California governor.

The wealth tax ballot proposal has set off a feverish debate in California, as well as plenty of confusion.

A panel in Los Angeles sided with Gov. Gavin Newsom in a decision that will help Democrats counter Republican gerrymandering in Texas. Republicans are expected to appeal.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was working behind the scenes to block a proposed tax on billionaires’ wealth and was committed to defeating the measure if it reached the ballot.