After states sue, Trump administration walks away from disability rights enforcementThe Trump administration’s move marks a sharp about-face for the federal government.Santa Rosa Press Democrat1d agoWhole story →GovernmentHealthdisability rights rollback
Federal wildlife officers killed 28,000 animals in California in 2025, data showsFederal wildlife managers euthanized 28,000 animals in California in 2025 and dispersed about 1 million more as part of a nationwide program meant to control invasive species and minimize danger to people, pets and livestock, new data show.Santa Rosa Press Democrat1d agoWhole story →FoodPlanetinvasive species control
Arkansas campaign ad sparks conservative backlashA new video from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders was standard issue Republican messaging for promoting her state’s stricter rules for people on Medicaid.Santa Rosa Press Democrat2d agoWhole story →HealthSarah Huckabee Sanders
Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents sayDetails of how the airport changed hands, including whether fighting took place there, remained unclear.Santa Rosa Press Democrat5d agoWhole story →SecurityBuildtigray conflict escalation
California doubles funding for year-round farmworker housing in Napa CountyAssembly Bill 1809, authored by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, which doubles state funds for Napa County’s year-round farmworker housing, was signed into law by Gov. Newsom Wednesday, Sept. 30.Santa Rosa Press Democrat6d agoWhole story →BuildFoodfarmworker housing funding increase
Housing official, who targeted Trump foes, cuts watchdog officeBill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, moved to slash his agency’s inspector general’s office. Democrats called for his resignation.Santa Rosa Press Democrat7d agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildfhfa inspector general cuts
What Newsom signed and vetoedSee how California bills signed or vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026 affect electricity costs, housing, immigration, insurance and AI in the Bay Area.Santa Rosa Press Democrat7d agoWhole story →TechnologyBuildGavin Newsomcalifornia bill signings
$7.5-billion mini-NIH plan goes to California voters under bill signed by NewsomCalifornia voters will decide whether to establish a $7.5 billion state scientific research arm — similar to the National Institutes of Health — after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will put the proposal on the March 2028 ballot.Santa Rosa Press Democrat8d agoWhole story →HealthEducationGavin Newsomcalifornia research bond proposal
Gov. Newsom climbs Golden Gate Bridge to sign his final billGov. Gavin Newsom of California scrambled up a bridge cable before signing a bill at the top of the south tower.Santa Rosa Press Democrat8d agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildcalifornia bill signing
