Ashley Zavala
@zavalaa.bsky.social
California Capitol Correspondent - KCRA 3 News
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NEW EVENT: A Conversation with San Jose Mayor
@mattmahansj.bsky.social moderated by @kcranews.bsky.social @zavalaa.bsky.social on
10/27, 12-1 pm. Limited seating. Tickets: sacpressclub.org/events/upcom...
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10/27, 12-1 pm. Limited seating. Tickets: sacpressclub.org/events/upcom...
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Commentary: He's a real pain for Gavin Newsom. And a rising Democratic star
San José Mayor Matt Mahan has made his mark breaking with party orthodoxy and calling out fellow Democrats. He's not a fan of Newsom's Trumpy trolling, which he calls counterproductive.
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October 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
NEW EVENT: A Conversation with San Jose Mayor
@mattmahansj.bsky.social moderated by @kcranews.bsky.social @zavalaa.bsky.social on
10/27, 12-1 pm. Limited seating. Tickets: sacpressclub.org/events/upcom...
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
@mattmahansj.bsky.social moderated by @kcranews.bsky.social @zavalaa.bsky.social on
10/27, 12-1 pm. Limited seating. Tickets: sacpressclub.org/events/upcom...
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Joint statement from Assembly @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social and @asmrepublicans.bsky.social Leader James Gallagher
June 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Joint statement from Assembly @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social and @asmrepublicans.bsky.social Leader James Gallagher
California Democratic lawmakers are considering a healthcare-related tax hike on major corporations like Walmart and Amazon.
Business groups say they expect this to be just the beginning of a series of attempts to raise taxes in CA over the next year.
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Business groups say they expect this to be just the beginning of a series of attempts to raise taxes in CA over the next year.
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California Democrats considering healthcare-related tax hike on Walmart, Amazon and other major corporations
California Democratic lawmakers are in talks to push a proposed new tax on major corporations such as Amazon and Walmart to help with the state's health care expenses.
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June 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
California Democratic lawmakers are considering a healthcare-related tax hike on major corporations like Walmart and Amazon.
Business groups say they expect this to be just the beginning of a series of attempts to raise taxes in CA over the next year.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
Business groups say they expect this to be just the beginning of a series of attempts to raise taxes in CA over the next year.
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Democrats in California blocked another attempt to make it an automatic felony to purchase or solicit 16 and 17-year-olds for sex.
Right now, state law requires the older teens to prove they are victims of trafficking before a felony kicks in, unlike the younger kids.
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Right now, state law requires the older teens to prove they are victims of trafficking before a felony kicks in, unlike the younger kids.
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California Democrats block another attempt to make consequences harsher for buyers of teens
The fight over whether the consumers of the child sex trafficking industry should face tougher consequences when they buy 16- and 17-year-olds for sex continued at the California State Capitol Thursda...
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May 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Democrats in California blocked another attempt to make it an automatic felony to purchase or solicit 16 and 17-year-olds for sex.
Right now, state law requires the older teens to prove they are victims of trafficking before a felony kicks in, unlike the younger kids.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
Right now, state law requires the older teens to prove they are victims of trafficking before a felony kicks in, unlike the younger kids.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
As California braces for budget issues, Gov. Newsom says no cuts will be made to state’s firefighting force.
“We’re going to hold the line,” he told me in our one on one interview today.
“What more evidence do you need?” he said, pointing to LA fires.
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“We’re going to hold the line,” he told me in our one on one interview today.
“What more evidence do you need?” he said, pointing to LA fires.
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Bracing for budget uncertainty, Gov. Newsom says no cuts to California's firefighting force
"We're going to hold the line," the governor told KCRA 3 in an interview on Thursday. "The most fundamental responsibility for those of us trusted in this office is public safety."
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April 25, 2025 at 4:21 AM
As California braces for budget issues, Gov. Newsom says no cuts will be made to state’s firefighting force.
“We’re going to hold the line,” he told me in our one on one interview today.
“What more evidence do you need?” he said, pointing to LA fires.
www.kcra.com/article/gov-...
“We’re going to hold the line,” he told me in our one on one interview today.
“What more evidence do you need?” he said, pointing to LA fires.
www.kcra.com/article/gov-...
NEW: The California Capitol Annex project will include some private hallways for lawmakers, giving them a way to avoid the public & media.
The project overall is costing about as much as an NFL stadium, and CALeg leaders still aren't saying why.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
The project overall is costing about as much as an NFL stadium, and CALeg leaders still aren't saying why.
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Why is a new office building for California lawmakers costing as much as an NFL stadium?
KCRA 3 has learned the new building will also have beefed-up security that includes private hallways for lawmakers that will allow them to avoid the public and the media in some instances.
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April 22, 2025 at 2:14 AM
NEW: The California Capitol Annex project will include some private hallways for lawmakers, giving them a way to avoid the public & media.
The project overall is costing about as much as an NFL stadium, and CALeg leaders still aren't saying why.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
The project overall is costing about as much as an NFL stadium, and CALeg leaders still aren't saying why.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
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The FTC on Monday accused Meta of creating a monopoly that bought start-ups that stood in its way, kicking off a landmark antitrust trial that could dismantle a social media empire that has transformed how the world connects.
Meta’s Antitrust Trial Begins as FTC Argues Company Built Social Media Monopoly
The tech giant went to court on Monday in an antitrust trial focused on its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The case could reshape its business.
www.nytimes.com
April 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The FTC on Monday accused Meta of creating a monopoly that bought start-ups that stood in its way, kicking off a landmark antitrust trial that could dismantle a social media empire that has transformed how the world connects.
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Well, that was short-lived.
The Sacramento River Cats removed every reference of their recently announced alternate identity as the "Sacramento Gold Diggers." Our full coverage here >>https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-river-cats-ditch-gold-diggers-alternate-identity/64460506
The Sacramento River Cats removed every reference of their recently announced alternate identity as the "Sacramento Gold Diggers." Our full coverage here >>https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-river-cats-ditch-gold-diggers-alternate-identity/64460506
April 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Well, that was short-lived.
The Sacramento River Cats removed every reference of their recently announced alternate identity as the "Sacramento Gold Diggers." Our full coverage here >>https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-river-cats-ditch-gold-diggers-alternate-identity/64460506
The Sacramento River Cats removed every reference of their recently announced alternate identity as the "Sacramento Gold Diggers." Our full coverage here >>https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-river-cats-ditch-gold-diggers-alternate-identity/64460506
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NEW: My investigation for @sfstandard.com found Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara appears to have a “slush fund” to buy booze/food at some of California’s fanciest bars & restaurants.
And we got receipts—including a $700 dinner w/ Farmers Insurance CEO.
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And we got receipts—including a $700 dinner w/ Farmers Insurance CEO.
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Insurance commissioner splurges on meals, drinks as CA burns
An @sfstandard investigation found that Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has been using a shadowy campaign committee to spend thousands on fancy meals & cocktails. And we have the receipts 🧾🥩🍸 The ...
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April 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
NEW: My investigation for @sfstandard.com found Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara appears to have a “slush fund” to buy booze/food at some of California’s fanciest bars & restaurants.
And we got receipts—including a $700 dinner w/ Farmers Insurance CEO.
sfstandard.com/2025/04/10/c...
And we got receipts—including a $700 dinner w/ Farmers Insurance CEO.
sfstandard.com/2025/04/10/c...
California lawmakers who sign NDAs to keep public info secret could be charged with a misdemeanor-in some cases a felony-under new bill that moved forward today.
DAs and city attorneys would now be responsible for the enforcement in updated proposal.
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DAs and city attorneys would now be responsible for the enforcement in updated proposal.
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California bill prohibiting lawmakers from signing secrecy agreements in government moves forward
A proposal to prohibit California lawmakers from signing non-disclosure agreements when they create new laws or decide how to use taxpayer dollars cleared its first hurdle at the state Capitol on Wedn...
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April 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
California lawmakers who sign NDAs to keep public info secret could be charged with a misdemeanor-in some cases a felony-under new bill that moved forward today.
DAs and city attorneys would now be responsible for the enforcement in updated proposal.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
DAs and city attorneys would now be responsible for the enforcement in updated proposal.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
“I watched the movie industry get decimated,” Jay Leno told me.
“I don’t want the Hot Rod business or the mechanical business to leave (California) the way the film business did.”
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“I don’t want the Hot Rod business or the mechanical business to leave (California) the way the film business did.”
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Classic car enthusiast Jay Leno visits California Capitol to advocate for 'Leno's Law'
Senate Bill 712, known as “Leno’s Law,” would exempt collector cars whose model is 35 years or older from California’s smog check law.
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April 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
“I watched the movie industry get decimated,” Jay Leno told me.
“I don’t want the Hot Rod business or the mechanical business to leave (California) the way the film business did.”
www.kcra.com/article/jay-...
“I don’t want the Hot Rod business or the mechanical business to leave (California) the way the film business did.”
www.kcra.com/article/jay-...
How often do California’s top leaders take questions from reporters?
Now halfway through the legislative year, Gov. Newsom has by far made himself more available for direct questions than his coequal leaders in CALeg.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
Now halfway through the legislative year, Gov. Newsom has by far made himself more available for direct questions than his coequal leaders in CALeg.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
How often do California's leaders take questions from reporters?
KCRA 3 looked into how often journalists are able to directly ask California's three main decision makers questions on behalf of state residents.
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April 8, 2025 at 2:22 AM
How often do California’s top leaders take questions from reporters?
Now halfway through the legislative year, Gov. Newsom has by far made himself more available for direct questions than his coequal leaders in CALeg.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
Now halfway through the legislative year, Gov. Newsom has by far made himself more available for direct questions than his coequal leaders in CALeg.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
How much of what Gov. Newsom says on his podcast will actually translate into how he governs California?
I asked him today.
www.kcra.com/article/poli...
I asked him today.
www.kcra.com/article/poli...
How will Governor Newsom's podcast impact how he governs California?
Gov. Newsom spent the day in Modesto, not to promote the podcast, but his efforts as governor on jobs and education.
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April 3, 2025 at 1:57 AM
How much of what Gov. Newsom says on his podcast will actually translate into how he governs California?
I asked him today.
www.kcra.com/article/poli...
I asked him today.
www.kcra.com/article/poli...
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas has not spoken to the Capitol press corps since January 9.
He refused to answer questions from us after hearing on trans athlete-related bill.
He refused to answer questions from us after hearing on trans athlete-related bill.
April 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas has not spoken to the Capitol press corps since January 9.
He refused to answer questions from us after hearing on trans athlete-related bill.
He refused to answer questions from us after hearing on trans athlete-related bill.
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Gov. Newsom's office confirms he received letter from Trump admin, warning California could lose federal funds if it keeps allowing trans athletes in girls' and women's sports.
"We're reviewing the letter," his spokesman said when asked for comment.
www.kcra.com/article/trum...
"We're reviewing the letter," his spokesman said when asked for comment.
www.kcra.com/article/trum...
Trump admin warns California will lose federal funds if trans athletes keep playing in girls' sports
Gov. Gavin Newsom's office on Friday confirmed it received a letter from U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, warning the governor that California could lose federal funds if the state continues al...
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March 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Gov. Newsom's office confirms he received letter from Trump admin, warning California could lose federal funds if it keeps allowing trans athletes in girls' and women's sports.
"We're reviewing the letter," his spokesman said when asked for comment.
www.kcra.com/article/trum...
"We're reviewing the letter," his spokesman said when asked for comment.
www.kcra.com/article/trum...
Gov. Newsom's office confirms he received letter from Trump admin, warning California could lose federal funds if it keeps allowing trans athletes in girls' and women's sports.
"We're reviewing the letter," his spokesman said when asked for comment.
www.kcra.com/article/trum...
"We're reviewing the letter," his spokesman said when asked for comment.
www.kcra.com/article/trum...
Trump admin warns California will lose federal funds if trans athletes keep playing in girls' sports
Gov. Gavin Newsom's office on Friday confirmed it received a letter from U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, warning the governor that California could lose federal funds if the state continues al...
www.kcra.com
March 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Gov. Newsom's office confirms he received letter from Trump admin, warning California could lose federal funds if it keeps allowing trans athletes in girls' and women's sports.
"We're reviewing the letter," his spokesman said when asked for comment.
www.kcra.com/article/trum...
"We're reviewing the letter," his spokesman said when asked for comment.
www.kcra.com/article/trum...
They’ve done it for stadiums
They’ve done it for climate projects
They’ve done it for their new office building that’s under construction
All in the name of speed.
Will California lawmakers and Gov. Newsom exempt new housing in urban areas from CEQA?
www.kcra.com/article/will...
They’ve done it for climate projects
They’ve done it for their new office building that’s under construction
All in the name of speed.
Will California lawmakers and Gov. Newsom exempt new housing in urban areas from CEQA?
www.kcra.com/article/will...
They've done it for stadiums and climate projects. Will California lawmakers exempt housing from CEQA?
California lawmakers on Thursday introduced a sweeping set of proposals to quickly build more homes and experts say one of them could be a game-changer in the state's housing crisis.
www.kcra.com
March 28, 2025 at 5:19 AM
They’ve done it for stadiums
They’ve done it for climate projects
They’ve done it for their new office building that’s under construction
All in the name of speed.
Will California lawmakers and Gov. Newsom exempt new housing in urban areas from CEQA?
www.kcra.com/article/will...
They’ve done it for climate projects
They’ve done it for their new office building that’s under construction
All in the name of speed.
Will California lawmakers and Gov. Newsom exempt new housing in urban areas from CEQA?
www.kcra.com/article/will...
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The Trump administration will investigate whether a new California law protecting transgender students from unwanted disclosures to their parents violates federal policy.
Trump Challenges California on Transgender Parental Notification
The Trump administration will investigate whether a new California law banning parental notification requirements in schools violates federal policy.
www.nytimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The Trump administration will investigate whether a new California law protecting transgender students from unwanted disclosures to their parents violates federal policy.
Since Assembly Democratic lawmakers are ditching X and coming here, I want to share a list of guidance that Capitol Correspondents Association of California provides to journalists who cover the Capitol.
That way we can all be on the same page.
That way we can all be on the same page.
March 28, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Since Assembly Democratic lawmakers are ditching X and coming here, I want to share a list of guidance that Capitol Correspondents Association of California provides to journalists who cover the Capitol.
That way we can all be on the same page.
That way we can all be on the same page.
New: California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced he'll no longer use X. His office claimed dozens of other Democrats will join him but is not saying who.
Meanwhile, Assembly Republicans launched a BlueSky account.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
Meanwhile, Assembly Republicans launched a BlueSky account.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
California Assembly speaker and 57 other Democratic state lawmakers ditch X
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas on Thursday announced he and dozens of other Democratic assemblymembers plan to leave X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
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March 27, 2025 at 11:37 PM
New: California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced he'll no longer use X. His office claimed dozens of other Democrats will join him but is not saying who.
Meanwhile, Assembly Republicans launched a BlueSky account.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
Meanwhile, Assembly Republicans launched a BlueSky account.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
As electricity rates in California have outpaced inflation, the amount of money PG&E spends on political donations and causes has also climbed.
We found it has tripled its contributions to campaigns in the last three elections from $1.7M on 2020 to $5.2M last election.
www.kcra.com/article/pge-...
We found it has tripled its contributions to campaigns in the last three elections from $1.7M on 2020 to $5.2M last election.
www.kcra.com/article/pge-...
PG&E's political donations have tripled. Lawmakers want to make sure customers aren't paying for it
PG&E and other investor-owned utility companies in California wield a lot of political power and money and state lawmakers are pushing to either limit their ability to use it or make sure ratepayers a...
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March 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
As electricity rates in California have outpaced inflation, the amount of money PG&E spends on political donations and causes has also climbed.
We found it has tripled its contributions to campaigns in the last three elections from $1.7M on 2020 to $5.2M last election.
www.kcra.com/article/pge-...
We found it has tripled its contributions to campaigns in the last three elections from $1.7M on 2020 to $5.2M last election.
www.kcra.com/article/pge-...
NEW: California’s High-Speed Rail project needs $7 Billion by next summer.
“We have no plan, we have a good likelihood it's going to get worse, and we have a short time to solve the problem,” said Democratic Asm. Steven Bennett.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
“We have no plan, we have a good likelihood it's going to get worse, and we have a short time to solve the problem,” said Democratic Asm. Steven Bennett.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
California high-speed rail project needs $7 billion by next summer
Wednesday's hearing happened hours after Gov. Gavin Newsom released the latest episode of his podcast featuring political commentator and author Ezra Klein, in which the governor defended the high-spe...
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March 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
NEW: California’s High-Speed Rail project needs $7 Billion by next summer.
“We have no plan, we have a good likelihood it's going to get worse, and we have a short time to solve the problem,” said Democratic Asm. Steven Bennett.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
“We have no plan, we have a good likelihood it's going to get worse, and we have a short time to solve the problem,” said Democratic Asm. Steven Bennett.
www.kcra.com/article/cali...
Gov. Newsom would not say if he would support bills to prohibit transgender women from participating in women’s sports in CA.
He said he hasn’t seen any legislative proposals when pressed by @akoseff.bsky.social
There are at least two (written by Republicans)
He said he hasn’t seen any legislative proposals when pressed by @akoseff.bsky.social
There are at least two (written by Republicans)
March 19, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Gov. Newsom would not say if he would support bills to prohibit transgender women from participating in women’s sports in CA.
He said he hasn’t seen any legislative proposals when pressed by @akoseff.bsky.social
There are at least two (written by Republicans)
He said he hasn’t seen any legislative proposals when pressed by @akoseff.bsky.social
There are at least two (written by Republicans)
Short on funds, Gov. Newsom says California won't end healthcare for undocumented residents.
“Not on my docket,” he told reporters today.
www.kcra.com/article/news...
“Not on my docket,” he told reporters today.
www.kcra.com/article/news...
Short on funds, Gov. Newsom says California won't end healthcare for undocumented residents
Newsom acknowledged Tuesday that the healthcare for undocumented people is "partially" contributing to the state's rising Medicaid costs.
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March 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Short on funds, Gov. Newsom says California won't end healthcare for undocumented residents.
“Not on my docket,” he told reporters today.
www.kcra.com/article/news...
“Not on my docket,” he told reporters today.
www.kcra.com/article/news...