States sue to block Paramount's $111-billion Warner Bros. takeover
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general expressed concern that the industry-reshaping deal could spell doom for movie theaters.
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State lawmakers cry foul over new cap placed on film tax credits
More than three dozen state legislators have sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and state government leaders warning of a threat to the film and TV tax credit program.
Newsom’s final budget sends more than a billion dollars to University of California, Cal State
The UC and Cal State systems each got more than $500 million in new public spendi in California's new budget. This content Newsom’s final budget sends more than a billion dollars to University of California, Cal State appeared first on inewsource .
How Much is a Sports Complex Worth to Huntington Beach?
A sign outside of the Huntington Beach Sports Complex on Aug. 21, 2025. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/HBSportsPark_Aug2025_Taylor-5.jpg?fit=771%2C434&ssl=1" /> City leaders are considering a 20-year operations deal for the Sports Complex despite open questions over how much money they stand to make from the deal they’re spending over $14 million on. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate
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‘Swarms’ of bed bugs force California Department of Education employees to work remotely As California state employees begin to follow Governor Gavin Newsom's return to office mandate, some workers in Sacramento are raising alarms about the conditions they're facing.
Governor Newsom and Behested Payments | ‘California Forever’ Updates | Local Poet-Turned-Musician Brandon Leake
Governor Gavin Newsom is fined for not reporting certain charitable donations on time. New developments surrounding a controversial plan to build a new city in California. Finally, the first spoken word artist to win AGT expands his musical talents.
Instead of uniting the left, California's billionaire tax measure has split Democratic allies
The union leader behind California's proposed billionaire tax was in talks with Gov. Gavin Newsom to take it off the ballot.
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Abortion pills could come to California community college health centers A California bill would require community colleges with health centers to provide access to medication abortion if lawmakers provide funding. Health center directors say many campuses lack the staffing and infrastructure to offer the service.
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Judge rejects California tribes’ latest attempt to kill blackjack at cardrooms California’s tribal casinos found an ally in Attorney General Rob Bonta who sought to ban blackjack at private cardrooms, but a judge ruled Bonta overstepped his authority.
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Kevin Kiley challenges Richard Pan to debate series in D-6 race Rep. Kevin Kiley has challenged Dr. Richard Pan to five debates in California’s 6th District race, spotlighting clashes over taxes, schools and Kiley’s Trump-aligned voting record.
Bill to ban sex offenders from running for office fails in California Senate committee
State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) voted against AB 2753, which would have banned sex offenders from running for office. The vote failed 2-1-2 in committee.
Newsom signs off on 100% California tax for money from Trump's $1.8-billion 'slush fund'
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed off on legislation that would levy a 100% California tax on payouts from Trump's $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization" fund.
State Sen. Scott Wiener run out of a trans march over Gaza stance
Activists screamed insults at him and accused him and “Zionist handlers” of supporting genocide. Plus, big Supreme Court decisions on birthright citizenship, trans athletes, and campaign finance - and this summer’s best TV.
What you should know about the $351.7-billion state budget Newsom just signed
Gov. Gavin Newsom extolled free school meals, universal transitional kindergarten and other accomplishments in his tenure in California, a period marked by over $100 billion in increased spending.
Yoko Ono at The Broad: An 'iconoclast' willing to do 'the strangest stuff'
Plus, Gov. Newsom says the DOJ is investigating him because he’s considering running for president, why some Iranian-Americans booed Iran’s soccer team while others cheered, and Serena Williams says taking a GLP-1 helped her get back on the tennis court.
