Newsom cites biblical teachings to slam federal leaders, Trump admin over government shutdown's impact on food assistance, as California sues USDA over suspended SNAP benefits.

In a stretch of Northern California known for farming, ranching and a rural way of life, residents worry a ballot measure to redraw U.S. House maps is all but certain to dilute what little political power they possess in the heavily Democratic state.

Many Californians think the state sets a national example on tech and culture, but not on tax policy or politics.

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s claims of a humble upbringing are under scrutiny as his father’s deep ties to billionaire Gordon Getty reveal a complex blend of privilege and hardship in his family background.

California's special election will be held Tuesday, though mail-in voting has been available for weeks. Polls close at 8 p.m. PT, or 11 p.m. ET. The AP will provide vote results and declare the winner in the redistricting ballot measure. Any voter registered in California may participate in the special election.

Supporters of the legislation, Senate Bill 48 and Assembly Bill 715, said it was needed to protect Jewish students on campus, while opponents argued it was broadly written and would stifle free speech and classroom discussions about current events in the Middle East, including the Israel-Hamas war.

Gavin Newsom faces backlash after criticizing DOJ's plan to send federal election monitors to California, with officials noting the practice is standard.

In a social media post featuring Newsom and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, both men exchange friendly banter over a wager they have on the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays.