California may be home to Hollywood, but the state has a long history of electing non-celebrity, charisma-challenged governors. Dull and dutiful could be a successful recipe once more in 2026.

In November, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office warned the state will face double-digit shortfalls in the next five years. That could curtail California’s ability to shield its programs from Trump’s attacks.

California's leaders say it should be a shining example of progressive governance, but critics say it’s become a cautionary tale instead.

Riverside County, California, Sheriff Chad Bianco says he feels "very good" about President-elect Trump winning the election and calls Democrats' agenda "pro criminal." In the past, Bianco was a member of the far-right militia group the Oath Keepers and tells NBC's David Noriega he would be willing to help the Trump administration with deportations.

The International Association of Firefighters endorsed South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for DHS secretary as California fires rage, which notably follows its neutral 2024 presidential position.

"Every vote counts" — it's a common phrase heard before elections, but it turns out not to be true in Sacramento and other California counties.

As greater Los Angeles burns, President-elect Donald Trump has unleashed a blistering volley against Gov. Gavin Newsom and stepped up threats to withhold federal aid to California, which some experts say could be enduring its most costly disaster ever.

Growers and agricultural leaders in California and across the nation have warned that Trump’s promised mass deportations will disrupt the nation’s food supply, leading to shortages and higher prices. In Kern County this week, just the word of the deportations inspired workers to stay away from the fields.

The city of Healdsburg’s response to one lawsuit threat alleging violations of the California Voting Rights Act has triggered the threat of another lawsuit by a resident alleging violations of the state’s open meetings law.

Canada’s conservative movement eyes gains post-Trudeau as American political strategist Matt Shupe trains activists amid political shifts and U.S. tariff threats.