California Democrats are rushing to schedule an election to remake U.S. House districts to counter plans to boost Republican seats in Texas

Two large wildfires are burning in California. The Canyon Fire north of Los Angeles has already consumed several buildings and forced thousands to flee, while the Gifford Fire, which broke out about a week ago in Central California,

Eleni Kounalakis will drop out of the race for California governor, she announced Friday, exiting a crowded contest in which she was among the top Democratic contenders. She will instead run for state treasurer next year — a pivot that POLITICO first reported Kounalakis began discussing with political allies as early as March,

California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis has announced that she is ending her campaign to run for governor in 2026.