New "Calexit" bid for California secession approved for signature gathering in effort to put measure on ballot
A new bid to place a measure on the ballot that would ask California voters to approve the state's secession from the U.S. has been cleared for signature gathering.  Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced Thursday that a measure introduced by Marcus Evans of Fresno must receive more than 500,
Kamala Harris stewing in California over monumental defeat — but still won’t take responsibility for her loss
I don’t see her getting a warm welcome back in California. She’s going to have to move to Montecito and become Meghan Markle’s neighbor. They have a lot in common. They’re
Ballot initiative to make California an independent country cleared to gather signatures
California's first ballot initiative for the November 2028 election has been filed and cleared for signature gathering. It would allow the Golden State to become its own country—separate from the United States.
Trump demands California voter ID law for wildfire relief and threatens FEMA upon arrival in North Carolina
Trump says he’ll have Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley working on hurricane relief matters instead of using the Federal Emergency Management Agency
How much did the youth vote shift to the right in California?
California voters shifted right. Experts say reasons could range from fewer young people voting to changes in ideology.
California independence initiative begins gathering signatures for 2028
CALEXIT is looking to have California look into the question of whether or not they should remain part of the United States or be their own country.
News Analysis: Stakes are high for Newsom and California when Trump visits L.A. wildfires
Trump demands voter ID as condition for California wildfire aid
President Donald Trump named voter ID and water reforms as the two concessions he is seeking from California as Washington is considering sending financial relief to the state as it
Trump threatens to withhold aid for California wildfires in first TV interview since inauguration
Epic wildfires scramble California 2026 political landscape
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass could face a stiff reelection challenge, and the open-seat governor’s race in California is likely to focus on rebuilding plans.
Fact check: Did an Orange County elections worker count a batch of ballots multiple times?
More than 1.4 million voters cast ballots in Orange County in the 2024 general election, 64.33% of those eligible to vote in the county. Former Vice President Kamala Harris beat President Donald Trump in Orange County, with 49.72% of votes. But Republican Steve Garvey beat now-Sen. Adam Schiff, a Democrat, in the race for the open U.S. Senate seat.
Measure to make California an independent country cleared to gather signatures
Another ballot measure asking whether California should be its own country is cleared to start gathering signatures, the California Secretary of State announced Thursday. According to the guidelines,
The Country of California? Secession debate revived by friction with Trump administration
Why some Californians want to exit the US With the Trump administration once again targeting California on multiple fronts, the notion of secession is sparking renewed debate on whether the Golden State could just walk away from 175 years of union with the United States.
High Stakes for Newsom, CA When Trump Visits LA Fires
President Trump's expected visit to Los Angeles to survey wildfire damage should clarify whether he and Gov. Gavin Newsom can overcome an ugly 2024 election cycle.