The International Association of Firefighters endorsed Gov. Kristi Noem for DHS secretary as California fires rage, which notably follows its neutral 2024 presidential position.

In November, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office warned the state will face double-digit shortfalls in the next five years. That could curtail California’s ability to shield its programs from Trump’s attacks.

The city of Healdsburg’s response to one lawsuit threat alleging a violation of the California Voting Rights Act has triggered the threat of another lawsuit by a resident alleging violations of the state’s open meetings law.

Days after Trump’s win, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a special session to set aside funding for the state to sue his Republican administration.

Riverside County, California, Sheriff Chad Bianco says he feels "very good" about President-elect Trump winning the election and calls Democrats' agenda "pro criminal." In the past, Bianco was a member of the far-right militia group the Oath Keepers and tells NBC's David Noriega he would be willing to help the Trump administration with deportations.

RCP reporter and San Diego resident Susan Crabtree says California leaders could have done more to prevent and prepare for the wildfires currently burning around Los Angeles, during an appearance Thursday on FOX Business Network: SUSAN CRABTREE: You will hear in the next few weeks from Governor Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass (who was in Ghana of all places when she should have been in Los Angeles and was warned for days by the National Weather Service about high winds) you will hear them say this could not have been prevented.

The crypto betting platform has several wagers open about the fires in California. It says crowds can help lend "unbiased forecasts" for big events.

The seat in Los Angeles and Orange counties was left vacant when Janet Nguyen resigned to join the Orange County Board of Supervisors.

President-elect Donald Trump won the 2024 election against Vice President Kamala Harris, who will preside over Congress as it certifies the results.

On Monday, she opened a fundraising committee to run in the April special election. She is scheduled ... a chance to hold onto power in a major California city. Lee would immediately be a ...