Governor Gavin Newsom
Federal Judge Orders Trump to End National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles: A Constitutional Standoff
Dec 11, 2025 05:00 am CST
A federal judge has ruled against President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, declaring the federalization illegal and ordering control returned to California Governor Gavin Newsom. The landmark decision challenges presidential authority over state troops and represents a significant legal setback to Trump's controversial security initiatives in Democratic-run cities. The ruling emphasizes the importance of federalism in the American system of government.
California Makes History as Third US State to Recognize Diwali as Official Holiday
Oct 08, 2025 03:55 pm CST
California has officially designated Diwali as a state holiday, joining Pennsylvania and Connecticut in recognizing the Indian Festival of Lights. Governor Gavin Newsom signed bill AB 268, introduced by Assembly member Ash Kalra, acknowledging the cultural significance of Diwali for over one million Indian Americans in California. Community leaders celebrate this milestone as a powerful affirmation of cultural inclusion and recognition of Indian Americans' contributions to the state's economic, civic, and cultural landscape.