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Near North Side is the hottest neighborhood along the Red Line in 2026, followed by Uptown and Near South Side, according to a Redfin ranking.  Washington Heights and Rogers Park round out the top five.   Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods on the Red Line offer a mix of high-rise living, single-family homes and multi-unit properties that are…

California community colleges are trying to discourage immigration enforcement on campuses, but they can’t do much to bar ICE agents from public spaces.

We asked California governor candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton how they’d manage conflicts over water. The Republican endorsed more spending on dams.

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The San Joaquin Valley is California’s agricultural heartland. Suddenly, it’s the focus of an immigration enforcement campaign that has communities on edge.

The governor announced his positions on most of the 14 propositions on the November ballot.

The CEO of California’s $126 billion high-speed rail project is on the hot seat after inspectors found $600,000 in spending on improper travel perks.

Gov. Newsom signed a law allowing San Mateo County to restrict teens’ access to e-bikes. It was inspired by fatal accidents in the Bay Area community.

The measure would require two-thirds of voters to approve any local special taxes, instead of the simple majority for citizen-led initiatives. Anti-tax advocates say it should be that hard for governments to tax Californians, but local officials say it could constrain funding for essential services.

California’s political system makes it difficult to get elected without personal wealth or wealthy donors. A psychology professor says a public financing system could empower better candidates.