Gov. Gavin Newsom hosts Ben Shapiro on podcast
California Governor Gavin Newsom and conservative commentator Ben Shapiro debate contentious issues like state management, immigration, and tax policy, fueling national speculation about Newsom’s future political ambitions.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and conservative commentator Ben Shapiro debate contentious issues like state management, immigration, and tax policy, fueling national speculation about Newsom’s future political ambitions.
New California laws in 2026 include plastic bag ban, food delivery refunds -- see the full list
Hundreds of new laws were approved this year in California, and many of them will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hundreds of new laws were approved this year in California, and many of them will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
19 states, including California, sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage in US
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court's ruling in 2015.
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court's ruling in 2015.
Woman claims transgender woman verbally taunted her in gym locker room
Singer Tish Hyman confronted a transgender woman in the women's locker room at a Los Angeles gym, claiming it was not the first time she encountered men there.
Singer Tish Hyman confronted a transgender woman in the women's locker room at a Los Angeles gym, claiming it was not the first time she encountered men there.
Student privacy vs. parents' right to know
Things got heated at the Chino Valley Unified School District's meeting as the school board voted to require transgender students to come out to parents.
Things got heated at the Chino Valley Unified School District's meeting as the school board voted to require transgender students to come out to parents.
Canada updates US travel advisory, cautions 2SLGBTQI+ citizens
The guidance highlights changes in U.S. federal processes and notes that laws affecting travelers can vary widely across states.
The guidance highlights changes in U.S. federal processes and notes that laws affecting travelers can vary widely across states.
Vandals paint anti-LGBTQ+ messages outside Long Beach Pride HQ
Vandals painted hateful messages targeting the LGBTQ+ community on a utility box outside Long Beach Pride's headquarter.
Vandals painted hateful messages targeting the LGBTQ+ community on a utility box outside Long Beach Pride's headquarter.
Vandals paint anti-LGBTQ+ messages in Long Beach
Vandals painted hateful messages targeting the LGBTQ+ community on a utility box outside Long Beach Pride's headquarter.
Vandals painted hateful messages targeting the LGBTQ+ community on a utility box outside Long Beach Pride's headquarter.
Justice Department considers possible ban on transgender people owning guns
Several DOJ officials reportedly held meetings to discuss gun restrictions for transgender individuals since the Minneapolis school shooting last month.
Several DOJ officials reportedly held meetings to discuss gun restrictions for transgender individuals since the Minneapolis school shooting last month.
Cracker Barrel removes pride page from website amid rebrand controversy
Cracker Barrel has faced intense scrutiny by conservative activists over its past support of LGBT causes, while dealing with consumer backlash over its rebranding efforts.
Cracker Barrel has faced intense scrutiny by conservative activists over its past support of LGBT causes, while dealing with consumer backlash over its rebranding efforts.
Yosemite National Park ranger fired for hanging transgender flag across El Capitan
The park has since implemented a new rule restricting the size of flags and banners in most of the park.
The park has since implemented a new rule restricting the size of flags and banners in most of the park.
Dog poop repeatedly thrown at LA County LGBTQ+ center
The center says it's had as many as 20 bags of dog poop on the awning in front of their building.
The center says it's had as many as 20 bags of dog poop on the awning in front of their building.
US Olympic, Paralympic officials ban transgender women athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
Title IX: Trump administration suing California over transgender athlete policies
The state’s current policy allows athletes to participate in sports "consistent with" their gender identity.
The state’s current policy allows athletes to participate in sports "consistent with" their gender identity.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Pentagon strips Harvey Milk's name from Navy ship on Pride weekend
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.
CA trans athlete policies violated Title IX: DOE
The Department of Education has ruled that California's trans athlete policies, allowing transgender girls to compete in girls sports, violated Title IX.
The Department of Education has ruled that California's trans athlete policies, allowing transgender girls to compete in girls sports, violated Title IX.
Trump administration: California violated Title IX with trans athletes
Federal officials are demanding California adopt biology-based definitions of "male" and "female" and restore records and awards to female athletes.
Federal officials are demanding California adopt biology-based definitions of "male" and "female" and restore records and awards to female athletes.
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.