The 2026 governor's race is in suspended motion as donors and powerful Democratic interests await former Vice President Kamala Harris' decision about whether she will enter the contest.

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino said on X that one of those who was arrested had a list of convictions, including possession of narcotics with the intent to distribute. Another operation on Thursday took place in Los Angeles, he wrote.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Honors Fallen Joshua Lemont Byrd, CDCR Parole Agent Killed in the Line-of-Duty

Seema Mehta is a veteran political writer who covers national and state politics, including the 2026 gubernatorial race. Since starting at Los Angeles Times in 1998, she has covered multiple presidential, state and local races. In 2019, she completed a Knight-Wallace fellowship at the University of Michigan.

Maybe we’ll do it here in California,” he said of Trump’s mandate that Texas Republicans redistrict to win five more GOP seats.

Governor Newsom launches California Breakthrough Project, a task force with tech leaders to improve state efficiency.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and JD Vance found themselves at odds again this weekend as the VP visited Disneyland in California.

The update comes after President Donald Trump earlier this week urged Republican state lawmakers in Texas to help the party pick up five seats in that state.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters the state must stay vigilant as immigration raids have unfolded in recent weeks.