Jerry Brown Defends Biden, Compares Afghan Collapse to JFK and Bay of Pigs
Biden has been widely criticized for withdrawing forces from Afghanistan, especially after the Afghan president fled the country and the Taliban seized power.
Jewish Groups Urge GOP to Remove Marjorie Taylor Greene
The Georgia Representive made comments on Facebook that perpetuated an age-old anti-Semitic trope about Jewish people being avaricious, doing anything to make a profit.
What Is Net Neutrality? DoJ Suing California Over Law
"We in California will continue to do what's right for our residents," said Democratic senator Scott Wiener.
California Governor Abolishes Cash Bail
Money bail penalizes poorer people who either cannot afford to buy their freedom or pay more to front the cash by buying a bond from an insurance company.
What Is a Fire Tornado? Carr Fire Flames Swirl
The rare phenomenon rose to 18,000 feet in the air and had winds that reached the lower end of tornado strength.
California Backs More Illegal Immigrant Deportations
The findings of a recent poll suggest many Californians disagree with Governor Jerry Brown's 'sanctuary' law.
Governor Hits Sessions's Lawsuit as Trump-Pleasing
Trump and Sessions have had a strained relationship for some time.
California Lawmakers Slam Sessions as DOJ Sues State
Lawmakers from the state said the attorney general is further dividing America.
CA Governor Grants Immigrant Pardons Despite Trump
California Governor Jerry Brown challenged the Trump administration's assault on immigrants by pardoning two Cambodian men facing deportation because of criminal charges.
Raging Thomas Fire Forces Evacuations in Santa Barbara
An evacuation order was issued Sunday as the blaze continued to move west.
California Governor Slams Trump For Wildfires
He said Trump has a "reckless disregard for the truth."
Merkel and Macron Slam Trump on Climate Change
Jerry Brown and Michael Bloomberg founded "America's Pledge" after Trump decided to pull America out of the Paris climate deal.
Governor Foils Plan to Force Release of Trump Taxes
The Democrat shot down Senate Bill 149 on Sunday.
California Bans Guns in Schools
School employees in California will no longer be allowed to bring concealed weapons on campuses.
Governor: You Need to be Smart to Run in California
Jerry Brown suggested intelligence should be the litmus test for California lawmakers.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Slams Trump's Climate Deal Exit
The Terminator star warned Trump: "One man can't go back in time," joking "Only I can do that."
How California Will Fight Trump on Climate Change
Shortly after Donald Trump announced he was pulling the United States out of the Paris climate accord, California Governor Jerry Brown declared war.
California Poised to Benefit From an EPA Brain Drain
Environmental policy wonks facing federal cuts are being recruited to come to California, whose ecological efforts stand in stark contrast to Trump priorities.
Stanford Rape Case Spurs Proposals for Tough New Laws
The case of Brock Turner at Stanford has become the focal point of growing international outrage over campus rape.
California OKs Sweeping Gun Control Legislation
National Democrats and Republicans still squabbling over a legislative response as California takes the lead on reform.
Newsweek in Review: Top Political Stories of the Week
Mississippi's "religious freedom" law, a look at Jerry Brown's career, how Ted Cruz could become president and more in this week's top political stories.
How Jerry Brown Quietly Saved California
While the nation is squabbling over presidential candidates long on vitriol but short on solutions, Jerry Brown has saved California—again.
Hotel California: Wage Hike Backers Claim Victory
L.A. hotel experiment expected to go statewide when Gov. Brown signs $15 minimum into law.
State of Emergency Declared in California Over Gas Leak
The state is now moving to stop a methane gas leak that began October 23 in a Los Angeles neighborhood.
California to Set Stricter Rules for Toy Gun Design
The new measure requires certain BB and pellet guns to come with bright markings.
Robert Downey Jr. Pardoned for 1990s Offenses
California Governor Jerry Brown included the actor among 91 Christmas Eve pardons.
Automatic Voter Registration Will Make America a Real Democracy
California Governor Jerry Brown has registered to vote everyone with a driver's license.
California Governor Jerry Brown Signs Bill Legalizing Physician-Assisted Suicide
The law becomes effective on Jan. 1.
Photos: California in Flames
California Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency on Sunday.
Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill Reaches Jerry Brown's Desk
Patients must request the drugs three times and must sign a form two days before taking the terminal pills.