California Officer’s Killing Reignites Sanctuary Law Fight

OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ and JOCELYN GECKER / The Associated Press Dec 29, 2018 Gov. Brown's spokesman says the law "fully permits the sharing of information on dangerous gang members," contradicting a sheriff's charge. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

GOP, Democrats Dodge Disaster in California Primaries

STEVE PEOPLES and MICHAEL R. BLOOD / The Associated Press Jun 6, 2018 Republicans will get a shot at the governor's mansion in November's election, while Democrats avoid being shut out of House races in the state's "top two" open primary. Nationally, female candidates make gains. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Republican Wins Spot in Runoff for California Governorship

JONATHAN J. COOPER / The Associated Press Jun 5, 2018 Businessman John Cox finishes a strong second behind Democratic Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a former San Francisco mayor who touted his 2004 support for marriage rights for same-sex couples. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

California to Send Troops to Border but Rejects Trump’s Stance

KATHLEEN RONAYNE / The Associated Press Apr 11, 2018 Gov. Jerry Brown cites the "criminal threats" of smugglers. He also issues a document emphasizing the National Guard's limited role at the border and explicitly rejecting any guard involvement in immigration enforcement. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Administration Sues California Over State Sanctuary Laws

SADIE GURMAN and DON THOMPSON / The Associated Press Mar 6, 2018 The move is the most aggressive one yet in the federal push to force so-called sanctuary cities and states to cooperate with immigration authorities. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

California Democratic Party Won’t Endorse Dianne Feinstein

KATHLEEN RONAYNE / The Associated Press Feb 25, 2018 Although the four-term senator has not won support for her candidacy, her challenger in the June primary, state Senate leader Kevin de Leon, also failed to earn the Democrats' endorsement. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Says Mueller Interview ‘Seems Unlikely’

MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Jan 10, 2018 In possibly declining to be interviewed, the president calls the investigation into possible coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign a "phony cloud" over his administration. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Congress and States Still Can Save the Open Internet

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Jan 8, 2018 The Federal Communications Commission repealed net neutrality laws in December, but the fight for net neutrality is not over. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Kevin de León, Advocate for ‘Sanctuary Cities’ and Immigrant Rights

Emma Niles / Truthdig Apr 30, 2017 As many Democrats face backlash for their weak opposition to the Trump administration, the California Senate leader stands out for his refusal to mince words. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Justice Department Sets June 30 Deadline for Compliance From ‘Sanctuary Cities’

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 25, 2017 DOJ plans to withhold federal funding from jurisdictions where law enforcement personnel do not cooperate with immigration authorities. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Local Leaders in Los Angeles Stand Up to Trump’s Anti-Immigration Plan

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Mar 24, 2017 Rather than go along with the president’s program, Mayor Eric Garcetti and other city officials have intensified their opposition. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )