A U.S. appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a complaint that alleged the University of California (UC) system’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate violated a professor’s constitutional rights. Dr. Aaron Kheriaty sued the university because it refused to grant permanent exemptions to its mandate to people who had recovered from COVID-19 and thus have natural immunity, a […]

California could face a $25 billion budget deficit in 2023–24, despite raking in a record-setting $98 billion budget surplus this year, according to an analysis that comes days after midterms election, in a state where the Democratic party enjoys a supermajority. “The budget problem is mainly attributable to lower revenue estimates, which are lower than […]

A group of doctors is suing California officials over a new state law that allows medical boards to punish physicians who offer what the boards deem to be “misinformation or disinformation” related to COVID-19. The law, passed by Democrats in September and signed into law soon after by Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom, violates doctors’ constitutional […]

Documents obtained through leaks, public documents, and an ongoing lawsuit show that government organizations may have been working with social media to silence parts of the American public. NTD spoke to a constitutional lawyer, who says the move is a clear violation of the first amendment.

Although modern Halloween is a far cry from its historical origins, plenty of families still enjoy the opportunity to dress up and get some candy.

Big businesses are leaving the Golden State. One industry expert, who specializes in site location for large corporations, talks about the changes in business standards in the post-COVID world.

New data released on Monday by the San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is showing an alarming rise in fentanyl overdoses. NTD heard from an interventionist on what’s leading to this epidemic.

Walnut Creek hosted Oktoberfest—a German tradition—in California’s East Bay. 

After a second failed effort to recall the Los Angeles District Attorney, the campaign is filing an injunction against the county’s registrar’s office.

Los Angeles International Airport—and many other major airports within the United States—were the targets of pro-Russian hackers who attacked their websites.

The 2022 California legislative session came to an end on midnight Sept. 30. The governor had a month to review over 1,000 bills—of which he vetoed a handful but the rest became law. NTD spoke to a former New York state senator to hear more about how bills become laws in different states.

A medical misinformation bill is just hours away from becoming law in California—if the governor doesn’t veto it by midnight. NTD spoke with opponents before they rallied at the last moment to call on the governor to veto the bill.

Despite California’s beautiful landscapes, natural resources, and some of the best weather across the nation, residents are leaving the state at an “alarming rate,” according to EJ Antoni. NTD heard from Antoni, a research fellow for Regional Economics, for his insight on the mass exits. He says the policies, not the politics, are to blame.

Drag racers in California told NTD more about the sport, and how they’re bringing awareness to the cancer that’s affecting the women in their community.

Three hospitals are facing lawsuits alleging they didn’t get patient consent for COVID-19 treatments, which led to wrongful death. NTD heard from the attorneys.

Election season is underway and politicians are starting to take shots at one another. In their ongoing saga of drama, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis traded criticism of one another once again.

A councilwoman in a Southern California city called on fellow members to create an anti-abortion safe haven. This comes as the state is considering writing abortion laws into the constitution.

The Mosquito fire is now California’s largest wildfire this year. It’s being driven by dryness instead of wind.

The California Teachers Association targeted a grassroots parent group that worked to get schools reopened during pandemic lockdowns, according to Jonathan Zachreson, founder of Reopen California Schools. The revelation came through a public records request.

Researchers at two prestigious universities have claimed to have developed a cost-effective way to remove the harmful “forever chemicals” from our water sources. NTD spoke with an expert regarding these chemicals.