Households will pay more for energy due to federal policy: think tankHouseholds in the contiguous United States will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes.Santa Rosa Press Democrat3d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyfederal energy policy changes
Tribal advocates say Newsom apologized for state history, then vetoed their billsAdvocates for California’s Native American tribes on Thursday decried Gov. Gavin Newsom’s vetoing of two bills to give Indigenous people more say in disputes with state agencies over land and water uses.Santa Rosa Press Democrat4d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetGavin Newsomcalifornia native american legislation
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 Democrat4d agoWhole story →BuildTechnologyGavin Newsomcalifornia bill signings
The most vulnerable senators of 2026, about a month out from Election DayStrong recruits, and a favorable political environment, have changed the Senate battleground in recent weeks.Santa Rosa Press Democrat4d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetmidterm elections
Newsom signs bill to pave way for full compensation for Northern California wildfire survivorsAB 2700 directs the California Public Utilities Commission to identify pathways for long-sought full compensation for victims of wildfires sparked by PG&E spanning the 2015 Butte Fire, the 2017 North Bay and the 2018 Camp Fire.Santa Rosa Press Democrat5d agoWhole story →PlanetJusticecalifornia wildfire compensation bill signing
Senate reaches deal on bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.Santa Rosa Press Democrat5d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyenergy permitting bill deal
Can California stop Trump from drilling off its coast? A new law triesGov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed legislation to strengthen California’s protections against offshore drilling amid escalating efforts by the Trump administration to open up the coast to new oil and gas operations.Santa Rosa Press Democrat6d agoWhole story →PlanetGavin Newsomcalifornia offshore drilling ban