Lummis family could cash in on Microsoft data center expansion through Cheyenne land sales - WyoFile

The family of Wyoming’s retiring junior senator, who has supported tech innovation, owns thousands of acres targeted by Microsoft for its planned expansion.

Invoking Afroman, California lawmaker moves to crack down on cops who steal

Republican lawmaker and former cop cited the rapper’s mocking video of police officers who raided his home, which led to a viral jury trial

LivingForGod to Barack Obama Shaw: Meet the overlooked hopefuls for governor

In a race with no clear frontrunner, dozens of outsider candidates are betting they can pull off the political upset of a lifetime.

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State’s role in investigating Stanislaus ICE shooting isn’t clear, despite past rhetoric

After Minneapolis, California Democrats promised to hold ICE accountable. Tuesday’s ICE shooting brings the matter crashing back to the forefront.

Eric Swalwell’s finances show cash crunch, delayed taxes, large child care tab

The family of the Democratic candidate for governor brought in an income in the top 5% of households but made cash-raising moves anyway.

California mother reunited at border with daughter after deportation

Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez became one of the few people to be allowed back into the country after a deportation during President Donald Trump’s second term.

Fields of betrayal? Chavez, UFW neglect farmworkers, critics say | From The Bee archive

Bee opinion editor Marcos Breton interviewed Cesar Chavez in 1991. Based on reader interest, we are republishing the Feb. 23, 1992, story.

Trump is waging a holy war in Iran. A Marin congressman is fighting one at home

The House’s only openly nonbelieving member says President Donald Trump is trying to reconfigure the country as a Christian state.

Santa Rosa police officer shoots man after wellness check turns into confrontation on downtown...

The shooting occurred near 10th and B streets just after 11 a.m. Thursday while a Press Democrat photojournalist was participating in a ride along with the officer.

New details emerge in deadly Sierra avalanche, but key questions may never be answered

The Sacramento Bee spoke to avalanche experts, skiers and guides about what went wrong near Castle Peak, and what skiers can learn.

U.S. Tomahawk Hit Naval Base Beside Iranian School, Video Shows

The evidence contradicts President Trump’s claim that Iran was responsible for a strike at the school that killed 175 people, most of them children.

Newsom cheers Trump backer’s firm. What does it say about immigration politics?

Anduril is a big player in the defense industry, with a $500 million contract building surveillance towers for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Wyoming lawmakers will investigate checks activist gave to legislators on House floor - WyoFile

The incident in question occurred Monday night when Rebecca Bextel of Jackson handed out campaign donation checks. The House voted unanimously in support of the investigation.

Who is Matt Mahan, the Newsom critic and political moderate entering the CA governor race?

Mahan has criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom for trolling Trump instead of pursuing pragmatic policies at home. Now the San Jose mayor is running for his seat.

Mia Bonta pleads for ‘pandemic-level’ response to Feds’ gutting of Medi-Cal

Up to two million of the state’s lowest-income people may lose health insurance due to federal changes. Bonta wants to lead the charge to stop that.

Minneapolis shootings spark wave of anti-ICE bills. How far can CA lawmakers go?

One proposed bill would disqualify former ICE agents from becoming police officers or teachers at any level.

California Republicans issue mixed and muted response to ICE shooting of Alex Pretti

Some Republican elected officials from the state called for investigations. Others stayed silent.