Change allows habitat destruction and has drawn a federal lawsuit and consternation from state officials as well as concerns from more surprising corners.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, California governor hopeful Xavier Becerra and more responded to the president's remarks about elections and voting in the U.S.

The likely next governor has doubts about California’s aggressive climate policies, but federal attacks could force him to be their defender.

"These disclosures reveal an election system so broken and so vulnerable that no one can possibly defend it," Trump said.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom revived one of Donald Trump’s past healthcare promises to challenge the president’s latest proposal. After Trump unveiled a new healthcare initiative, Newsom argued the pledge closely mirrors commitments first made nearly a decade ago.

California’s ballot counting pace is not a sign of cheating. The state conducts the count in accordance with state law. Its count takes longer than most states. The majority of California voters cast mail ballots, including many who submit them at vote ...

The White House is hoping to attract private investors for defunct fuel factories across the country and beyond.

Supporters attend a rally by former president Donald Trump in Coachella, Calif., on Saturday. (Eric Thayer for The Washington Post) Column by Philip Bump Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) made headlines last week by echoing a common refrain from members of his ...