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Newsom’s pick of abortion activist to Senate reveals White House ambitions, experts say
Laphonza Butler, 44, checks a number of boxes among Democratic interest groups. Read more
California governor signs bills that would penalize schools that refuse to teach LGBT content
One bill would centralize state authority over school curricula by fining schools that restrict books that discuss homosexuality and gender... Read more
Newsom vetoes bill that would make acceptance of gender identity a factor in custody court
The California governor vetoed the legislation on Sept. 22 despite the bill receiving overwhelming support from Democratic lawmakers. Read more
State of California sues pro-life pregnancy centers over abortion pill reversal drug
The state’s lawsuit claims that there is no scientific evidence supporting the safety or efficacy of the abortion pill reversal... Read more
Court rules California district can’t bar Christian athletic club from schools
According to the ruling, the San Jose Unified School District engaged in a “double standard” when it penalized the group... Read more
Catholic ‘cult’ in California: What do we know?
Reports emerged earlier this month about alleged sexual abuse that purportedly took place at a commune run by a Catholic... Read more
‘Gender affirmation’ must be a factor in child custody fights, California Legislature says
The bill says California courts’ child custody decisions must consider whether a parent affirms a child’s “gender identity or gender... Read more
California becomes first state to declare ‘Transgender History Month’
The recognition of the month is meant to “create a culture led by research, education, and scholarly recognition of the... Read more
California AG sues school district over gender-identity parental notification policy
The Chino school district’s policy requires parents to be informed if their child seeks to change his or her gender... Read more
Thomas Aquinas College reports minimal damage amid tropical storm, earthquake
Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall in California as the first such storm to hit the state in 84 years. Read more
Analysis: Do California’s Catholic universities have to include abortion in their health plans?
While state law mandates coverage of abortion and transgender treatments, insurance industry experts say colleges and universities may have options. Read more
California Jewish families fight for equal rights in education of disabled children
After a judge dismissed their case, the families are continuing their suit against a law that allows families with disabled... Read more
California Jewish families sue state for discriminating against religious disabled children
Under a California law, religious students with special needs are not allowed to access special funding if they attend religious... Read more
Pope Francis names four new auxiliary bishops of Los Angeles
Pope Francis has appointed four new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, bringing the total number of auxiliaries... Read more
After bipartisan backlash, California legislators vote trafficking bill through committee
On Thursday evening the Public Safety Committee voted to pass the bill, with the measure receiving near-unanimous approval. Read more
Bill to designate child trafficking a ‘serious felony’ stalls in California
Under state law, “serious” felonies may warrant life in prison or the death penalty. Read more
Destruction of Catholic retreat center’s cross a possible hate crime, Orange County authorities say
The cross had recently been installed and was apparently destroyed using a chainsaw. Read more
California restaurant had fake priest hear workers’ confessions, Labor Department says
According to an employee at the restaurant, the supposed priest urged employees to “get the sins out.” Read more
Office of Gov. Ron DeSantis confirms sending migrants to Catholic Charities in California
Amid criticism and calls for investigation into “kidnapping,” the Florida Division of Emergency Management said the migrants’ travels were “voluntary.” Read more
California honors anti-Catholic drag group ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ at state capitol
Hundreds of Catholics and other Christians held a prayer vigil on Monday as the Legislature honored “Sister Roma.” Read more
