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State Overview
Capital
Sacramento
Population
39,100,000
Electoral Votes
54
Governor
Gavin Newsom (Democrat)
House Delegation
40 Democrats, 12 Republicans
State Leadership
Governor
Gavin Newsom
DemocratU.S. Senators
- Alex Padilla
- Laphonza Butler
House Delegation
40 Democrats, 12 Republicans
Congressional Districts: 52
State Legislature
Democrats control both the Senate and the Assembly
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2026 General
Electoral Votes
54
Congressional Districts
52
Local News from California
Local Government
Recall Chaos: Avenal Left in Limbo After Voters Oust Majority of Council
Avenal faces a historic constitutional crisis as four recalled city council members refuse to vacate their seats despite a landslide 75% vote for their removal.
Avenal · Aug 6, 2026
Education
Chino Valley's Stand: The School Board That Took On Sacramento and Put Parents Back in Charge
When a Southern California school district voted 4-1 to tell parents what was happening to their kids, the state sued, the superintendent was thrown out of the meeting, and a parents' rights movement was born.
Chino · Jul 29, 2026
Crime & Safety
Eureka Career Criminal With 37 Prior Arrests Walks Free Again
Eureka residents are outraged after a serial felon with 37 prior arrests was released again under California's zero-bail policies, fueling demands to reform the state's criminal justice system.
Eureka · Jul 13, 2026
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