October 7 Blue city erupts as 91-time felon tries to dodge prison, weasel into rehab after crash Residents in liberal San Francisco lash out at soft-on-crime policies, saying justice reform has gone too far after deadly crash case sparks fury.
October 7 Sean Duffy fires back after Gavin Newsom blames Trump for shutdown, travel delays Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy responds to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's criticism of President Trump over the government shutdown affecting air traffic control.
October 7 Prosecutors to dismiss charges against California doctor accused of poisoning husband with Drano: report Dr. Yue "Emily" Yu's criminal case for allegedly spiking estranged husband's drinks with drain cleaner faces dismissal as key witness unavailable for trial.
October 7 Helicopter crash closes major Sacramento highway, sending multiple people to local hospitals Highway 50 eastbound remains closed after a helicopter crash in East Sacramento injured multiple people, with Mayor Kevin McCarty confirming survivors.
October 6 Voting underway in 2025 election that may determine if Republicans hold House in 2026 midterms Governor Gavin Newsom leads push for Proposition 50 to redraw California's congressional maps while Republicans fight the redistricting effort statewide.
October 6 Previously deported blue state driver charged with murdering six people in crash: report The man in California accused of murdering six people in California was previously deported to Mexico several times, according to federal officials.
October 6 DOJ's Harmeet Dhillon issues 'FAFO' warning regarding threats against her Harmeet Dhillon accused Sen. Chris Murphy and a staffer for Gov. Gavin Newsom of putting a target on her back, calling it "grossly … outrageous, inappropriate"
October 6 Blue city crime drives Trump DOJ battle with major Democrat-led county on concealed carry rights The federal suit targets Los Angeles County concealed carry delays as Harmeet Dhillon says faster lawful approvals will help Angelenos protect themselves and reduce crime.
October 5 Newsom sues Trump administration over California National Guard deployment order to Oregon Governor Gavin Newsom sues Trump administration after 300 California National Guard troops deployed to Oregon following federal court order blocking Oregon Guard use.
October 5 Democratic senator argues his removal from DHS press conference was 'wake-up call' Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., called his forced removal from a DHS press conference after trying to ask DHS Secretary Kristi Noem a question a "wake-up call."