One dead in California floods as state braces for brutal week of Christmas storms

California Governor Gavin Newsom has rejected a request from Louisiana to extradite a physician accused of providing abortion medication to a patient from Louisiana, highlighting the ongoing tensions between states with differing abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

A California court has allowed the state's new congressional redistricting plan, approved by voters in November, to proceed, potentially enabling Democrats to gain five additional House seats. This decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges from Republicans regarding the redistricting process.

President Trump has reiterated threats to cut federal funding to California and Los Angeles over their sanctuary city immigration policies, with potential implications starting February 1. This announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and California's leadership regarding immigration and funding issues.

A federal appeals panel has upheld California's Proposition 50, allowing temporary changes to congressional district maps aimed at benefiting Democrats, amidst a Republican effort to block these changes. This decision comes as a response to gerrymandering actions in Texas, where Republican leaders sought to redraw maps to increase their representation in the US House.

A federal court has upheld California's new congressional map, which was designed to favor Democratic representation, amidst challenges from the Justice Department aimed at voiding the map due to concerns over redistricting practices. This ruling allows the state to proceed with its electoral changes ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

A federal court upheld California's new congressional map, which was designed to enhance Democratic representation, ruling that its approval by voters protects it from allegations of illegal racial gerrymandering. This decision reinforces the political landscape shaped by the state's electorate.

Michael Gates, the former city attorney of Huntington Beach, has announced his candidacy for California state attorney general, aligning himself with Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, known for his criticism of the state's liberal policies. This move marks a significant step in Gates' political career as he seeks to influence state law enforcement and legal frameworks.

A federal court has upheld California's newly configured congressional district boundaries, allowing the state to implement these changes for the upcoming 2026 midterms, marking a significant victory for Governor Gavin Newsom and the Democratic Party.