ABC, Trump FCC battle in federal court over free speech, jurisdictionA lawyer for ABC has asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from conducting an unusual, early review of its broadcast licenses, likening it to a looming execution by guillotine.Santa Rosa Press Democrat1d agoWhole story →CultureTechnologyfcc license review lawsuit
Trump names Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task forcePresident Donald Trump has tapped his director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, to lead a new government task force on AI.Santa Rosa Press Democrat3d agoWhole story →SecurityTechnologyai task force launch
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 Democrat4d 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 Democrat5d 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 Democrat6d agoWhole story →BuildGovernmentfhfa 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 Democrat6d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetGavin Newsomcalifornia bill signings
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 Democrat7d agoWhole story →BuildGovernmentcalifornia bill signing
