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News · CA
The executive order calls for a way to stop AI models from operating, making shutdown capability a focus of California policy.
News · CA
The legislation is intended to speed California’s EV transition, broaden consumer choice and strengthen energy independence.
News · CA
California will recognize the late country star with a commemorative day established in state law.
Candidate profile · CA
Saikat Chakrabarti is one of four candidates listed in California’s 11th Congressional District race for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
News · CA
The governor signed several state measures concerning tribal gambling, turning attention to their individual provisions and implementation.
News · CA
The California measure is intended to protect state sovereignty and guard against military deployments that lack authorization.
News · CA
The measure expands fuel options with the stated goal of helping Californians spend less at the pump.
News · CA
The governor signed an order to explore a way to stop AI systems, beginning a policy review rather than creating a final mechanism.
News · CA
Senator Cervantes is championing the newly signed measure, which concerns elections and voting in California.
News · CA
The California laws are intended to prevent Donald Trump from interfering in midterm elections and are not tied to a specific race.
News · CA
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an executive order aimed at regulating artificial intelligence companies in California.
News · CA
The California laws seek to restrict law enforcement interference with ballots and election administration before November.
News · CA
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation intended to prevent Donald Trump from gaining control over California’s election administration.
News · CA
The measures seek to guard California elections from Trump interference and increase transparency in election administration.
News · CA
The governor said the package is intended to protect voting and ballots from interference, citing concerns involving President Trump.
News · CA
The package creates felony penalties for seizing ballots and interfering with election systems before results are certified.
News · CA
Prop. 5 is described as changing California recall elections, but its exact rules and election date are not identified.
News · CA
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the car-related measure known as “Leno’s Law” during a visit to Jay Leno’s Garage.
News · CA
The party official apologized for saying dead people voted but continues examining the issue independently of any identified race.
News · CA
The new California law recognizes the state’s industrial cities and is not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
Race preview · CA
Suzanne Chenault, Carin Elam and Alisha Lokelani Cordes are running in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
News · CA
SB 1392 will phase in smog-check exemptions for qualifying collector vehicles from model years 1976 through 1985.
News · CA
The vote challenges California’s attempt to regulate emissions from ships, with further procedural steps determining the rules’ status.
News · CA
Senate Bill 1392 will gradually exempt qualifying collector vehicles from California smog certification requirements beginning in 2028.
News · CA
SB 1050 requires video and audio ads to identify AI-generated performers and bars continued use of ads found to violate the law.
News · CA
California Gov. Newsom says he would not seek the presidency in 2028 if Harris becomes a candidate.
News · CA
California’s governor signed bills addressing artificial intelligence in toys and chatbots, moving both measures into state law.
News · CA
Newsom called the ruling a California-backed victory after the Supreme Court stopped a Trump action aimed at vote-by-mail.
Race preview · CA
Wendy Castanedaleal, Audrey Denney and James M Brock are running in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election for CA-1.
Race preview · CA
Julia Brownley, Chris Espinosa and Sonia DR Devgan-kacker are running in CA-26’s 2026 general election.