California -- Don’t give Donald Trump what he wants. Speak up. Stay peaceful. Stay calm. Do not use violence and respect the law enforcement officers that are trying their best to keep the peace.

I have formally requested the Trump Administration rescind their unlawful deployment of troops in Los Angeles county and return them to my command. We didn’t have a problem until Trump got involved. This is a serious breach of state sovereignty — inflaming tensions while

Gov. Gavin Newsom has arrived in LA and will be briefed by law enforcement.

All of L.A. is not a ‘war zone.’ We separate facts from spin and disinformation amid immigration raids, protests throughout the city. Latest w/ Nathan Solis Karen Garcia & Howard Blume latimes.com/california/sto…

latimes.com/california/sto… “Donald Trump’s government isn’t protecting our communities – they’re traumatizing our communities,” Newsom said. “And that seems to be the entire point.”

In address to California, Newsom warns that ICE raids and deployment of federal troops won't end here. "Other states are next," he said. “What Donald Trump wants most is your fealty. Your silence. To be complicit in this moment. Do not give into him.” latimes.com/california/sto…

Big win for the governor: "Defendants are DIRECTED to return control of the California National Guard to Governor Newsom."

California leaders reached a tentative agreement Tuesday on the state budget, which hinges on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s demand that the Legislature pass a housing reform proposal. latimes.com/california/sto…

A tentative budget deal in California: The negotiations over the spending plan reflect a reluctance from legislators to make sweeping cuts, choosing a wait-and-see approach in light of the state’s financial uncertainty, Taryn Luna reports: latimes.com/california/sto…

Newsom sues Fox News for defamation over story about call with Trump latimes.com/california/sto… by Taryn Luna

Newsom, mulling over 2028 presidential bid, woos Democratic faithful in South Carolina latimes.com/politics/story…

Forget the high road: Newsom takes the fight to Trump and his allies latimes.com/california/sto…

Forget the high road: Newsom takes the fight to Trump and his allies - Los Angeles Times latimes.com/california/sto…

California’s top prosecutor floats pathway to boost Democrats in Congress (w/ Seema Taryn Luna): latimes.com/politics/story…

Inside the fringe movement teaching Americans to punish officials with fake debt claims latimes.com/california/sto…

New: CA Secretary of State's office confirms CALeg needs to declare special election on redistricting by Aug. 22 if they want it to be on Nov. 4. They're on recess until the 18th. Lawmakers will have five days to finalize maps, ballot initiative and take public comment.

Newsom warns Trump on red-state redistricting: 'Playing with fire' latimes.com/california/sto…

Newsom calls for special November election to block Trump from ‘rigging’ 2026 midterms latimes.com/california/sto…

NEW: Who wins and who loses under California's proposed House gerrymander politico.com/news/2025/08/1…

NEWS: How Democrats plan to reshape California's congressional delegation and thwart Trump. My redistricting story with Seema -- plus an interactive map of California's proposed House districts, which would need to be approved by voters. latimes.com/california/sto…