The U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday, based on data valid as of Jan. 6, shows 100% of California classified as free of drought conditions, with no areas listed as abnormally dry or experiencing moderate, severe, extreme or exceptional drought.

California’s child care programs won’t be able to access federal funding until they can prove they’re not committing fraud.

Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized President Trump and portrayed his state as “a beacon” of democracy in a State of the State address that suggested national ambitions.

California shed more than 175,000 jobs last year, the most of any state, but losses slowed sharply in the December as hiring plans picked up nationwide.

The Trump administration paused over $10 billion in federal funding to California and four other states amid concerns of widespread fraud in programs.

Enrollment increased to more than 301,000 as the system prepared for a budget debate in Sacramento. The University of California said Thursday that it had enrolled more than 301,000 students last semester, a record mark even as the Trump administration pursued a sweeping pressure campaign against the 10-campus system.

The University of California achieved a record-breaking enrollment in Fall 2025, welcoming over 300,000 students to campuses across the state.

California parent exposes controversial "Teen Talk" gender curriculum with privilege rankings and transgender lessons in Sacramento school.