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Kamala Harris rules out running for California Governor one year after kicking off failed presidential bid
Kamala Harris has ruled out running to be the Governor of California - almost exactly one year after kicking off her run for President. The Democrat ex-Vice President said she had given the idea "serious thought" - but ultimately chose not to...
Remembering Alfredo Gutierrez, a titan of Arizona politics
Alfredo Gutierrez — former state lawmaker, veteran, activist and political strategist — has died. The giant in Arizona politics was 79. A miner’s son from the small town of Miami, Arizona, Gutierrez rose through the ranks in Arizona politics and...

End Poverty in California holds Vallejo listening session
End Poverty In California conducted another stop on its statewide listening tour in Vallejo Tuesday evening, connecting community leaders and facilitating a conversation about combating poverty in Solano County. One in ten residents and 13 percent...
US: Kamala Harris rules out running for California governor
Former US presidential candidate Kamala Harris says she will not run for governor of California. Following her unsuccessful 2024 presidential bid, reports suggested Harris was weighing entering next year’s election to lead her home state of...
Kamala Harris Says She Will Not Run For Governor Of California In 2026
After months of speculation about her political future, former Vice President Kamala Harris made it clear on Wednesday: she’s not running for governor of California. In a statement, Harris said she gave the decision serious thought but ultimately...

MAGA's brazen election rigging scheme is just 'tip of the iceberg': Ex-RNC chair
A former top Republican official delivered a strong warning to Democrats on Wednesday. Michael Steele, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee, said on MSNBC's "The Weeknight" that MAGA's latest election rigging scheme should be...

Kamala Harris decided not to run for California governor. What does that mean for 2028?
Kamala Harris’ decision not to run for governor of California leaves open the door to a presidential campaign in 2028, even as her fellow Democrats are months into preparing for a future without her. The ambitious governors, senators and former...

A ‘living fossil’ at risk: California’s white sturgeon population continues to decline
The sturgeon is an ancient and iconic species of fish. Long and bony, with a body covered in armored plates known as scutes, the sturgeon has been called a “living fossil” with evolutionary roots dating back to the time of the dinosaurs....

After nearly 100 years, adult winter-run Chinook salmon seen in California river
Adult winter-run Chinook salmon have been spotted in northern California’s McCloud River for the first time in nearly a century, according to the California department of fish and wildlife (CDFW). The salmon were confirmed to be seen near Ash...

Read up on the U.S. government
Dear Heloise: Government and politics aren't the same thing. All the "bickering" you hear and read is people spewing political opinions, some of which aren't based on any understanding of the Constitution. It's fairly easy these days to learn...

Harris will not run for governor of California in 2026
Democratic former US Vice President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday she will not run for governor of California, ending speculation that the failed presidential candidate would seek the high-profile post. "I have given serious thought to asking...

More Injured Workers In California Are Filing Third-Party Lawsuits After Workplace Accidents
(MENAFN- GetNews) More injured workers in California are filing third-party lawsuits. Greenberg and Ruby explains why workers' comp alone isn't enough after serious accidents. El Segundo, CA - July 30, 2025 - As workers' compensation payouts...

US Military Aircraft Crashes In California's Fresno County: VIDEO
An F-35 fighter jet reportedly crashed in the US on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California's Fresno County, according to ABC News. An airbase spokesperson was quoted as saying that the pilot...

NREL Technical Support Empowers Local Governments & Tribes To Boost Energy Efficiency & Cut Costs
NREL Provides Expertise to Local Governments and Tribes Through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program From capital cities in the East to Alaskan villages in the West, NREL is advancing community-driven energy solutions from...
The Federal Government Is Failing Patients — Will States Step Up?
The Federal Government Is Failing Patients — Will States Step Up?With Congress stripping Medicaid funding for reproductive health care, states must act now to protect abortion access and stem the deepening post-Roe crisis. That means safeguarding...

Pilot safe after military jet crashes in Fresno County, officials say
Stream Central California's News and Original Shows 24/7 FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A pilot is safe after their military jet crashed in a Fresno County field. The Fresno County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened just after 6:30 p.m....

California Governor Race: Leading Candidates as Kamala Harris Opts Out
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' decision to pass on the California gubernatorial race sets up a competitive primary for the plethora of candidates already vying for the state's top seat. Why It Matters Harris announced on Wednesday she is not...

Local Governments Are Fueling the Office-to-Apartment Conversion Boom — And What It Means for Developers
It is hard to overstate the current wave of office building conversions. With post-COVID office attendance plateauing well below prior levels and housing shortages in most major cities, the conversion of office buildings is the most impactful...

US Fighter Jet Crash: F-35 Lightning II Stealth Aircraft Crashes and Bursts Into Flames Near Lemoore Naval Air Station in California, Video Surfaces
A US Navy F-35 Lightning II fighter jet crashed and burst into flames in a field near Naval Air Station Lemoore in Fresno County, California, on Wednesday evening, July 30. The pilot ejected safely and was transported to a hospital for evaluation....

Newsom signs law increasing penalties for adults who solicit sex from minors
The bill was the center of controversy in the capital after Assembly Democrats heavily watered it down. Felony penalties were later restored after backlash. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is increasing penalties for adults who solicit minors for...