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."
October 4 California volleyball team with trans player stays undefeated in league play, in first place after forfeits Jurupa Valley High School leads the River Valley League standings after opponents forfeit games amid controversy over transgender player.
October 4 Trump's shadow looms large over heated races one month before Election Day November 2025 elections feature gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia, plus California redistricting and Pennsylvania Supreme Court races as Trump agenda barometers.
October 3 California using back door to get federal funds for illegal immigrant healthcare, GOP says; Dems say nonsense The government shutdown continues as parties clash over Trump's healthcare reforms, with disputes centering on Gov. Gavin Newsom's alleged use of provider tax funds.
October 3 Los Angeles City Hall evacuated after car travels into steps, sidewalk in front of building; driver in custody A man barricaded himself in a car on a sidewalk outside Los Angeles City Hall on Friday, prompting an evacuation as police responded to the incident.