California might leave the United States and become a free and independent country. The idea of California becoming its own country has been around for decades. The state flag still commemorates the 25 days it was once its own republic.

California’s possible secession from the U.S. is making headlines again, with a new "Calexit" ballot initiative gaining momentum. Supporters are pushing to put the proposal on the 2028 ballot, allowing voters to decide whether California should become an independent country.

Gov. Newsom is now pushing that the funding be modified to exclude deportation defense of criminals after the Department of Finance said that the funds could be used in that manner.

The family of a twice-convicted child molester believes the California law that has now freed him from prison should not exist in the first place.

A California man pardoned by Trump was imprisoned on federal weapons convictions in a case separate from charges from the Jan. 6 attack.

In the face of anti-trans legislation sweeping the country over the past four years, California stepped up to protect trans people and in particular trans youth. In 2022, the state became the first in the nation to create a sanctuary for transgender youth seeking gender-affirming medical care.

California residents have switched to a state-backed “last resort” insurance plan that is now facing staggering loss projections.

California independence campaigners say President Donald Trump's second election victory strengthened their cause.

California cities made the top and bottom of the list for property crime according to a new study that looked at 425 small cities across the U.S.

Black History Month Parade & Expo Feb. 22 Parade begins at Summit & Citrus Ave., Fontana, CA 92325 The parade will feature marching bands, drill/dance teams, community groups, and more. The expo includes live entertainment, food and craft vendors, a car show, and more. Black History Month Parade & Expo

A DMV spokesperson said the REAL ID Act “ensures that Californians have the ability to have their true gender identity legally recognized on their official documents.”