JUST IN: Another lawsuit has been filed in the battle over CA's Proposition 39 -- the Voter ID initiative by Asm. @carldemaio and @SenStricklandCA This time, the No on Prop. 39 side has filed a lawsuit, led by Senate President Pro Tem @MoniqueLimonCA and Assembly Speaker @CASpeakerRivas (as individuals, not in their legislative capacity) They're challenging the language of the ballot measure, arguing the description of the initiative is "misleading and false." “Prop 39 is a tool to suppress voter turnout, plain and simple," the two Democratic leaders said in a joint statement. The lawsuit specifically notes proponents' claims that "voter ID makes it easier to vote" and "Prop. 39 saves money" are inaccurate. Waiting to get reaction from the ballot measure proponents... Earlier this week, the Yes on Prop. 39 side sued @AGRobBonta, arguing the AG had unlawfully revised the ballot title and summary into an inaccurate description. They accused Bonta of politicizing the language, though the AG has countered all nine voter-proposed initiatives received revised ballot titles and summaries The lawsuit asks a judge to expedite the case in hopes of changing the ballot language before it is finalized (deadline is August 10)

BREAKING: A member of @ericswalwell's senior staff tells @ABC10 @TheAlexBell_ most staffers on both the campaign and congressional sides are resigning. They say any decision by staff to remain on the Swalwell team in the interim "should not be viewed as support for Eric Swalwell." Below is the full statement by senior staff, first provided to ABC10 -- “As leaders of teams working for Eric Swalwell, we’re horrified by the recent reporting in the San Francisco Chronicle and by CNN. We stand with our former colleague, and the other women who have come forward. We believe you should stand with them, too. The behavior detailed in these reports is abhorrent, beneath the dignity of those serving in public office and betrays the trust of all Californians. We also understand that we lead teams who need guidance and stability now, more than ever. We are focused on supporting our colleagues during this challenging time. Any decision of staff members to remain in their roles in the interim should not be viewed as support for Eric Swalwell. We recognize that not everyone — in particular our junior staff — can immediately forfeit their income and benefits without significant personal risk or consequence. Our responsibility now is to them. We, more than he, understand that we have obligations to the people we lead and to the constituents of California’s 14th Congressional District. Those of us that remain on staff do so for the sole purpose of ensuring that as many of those obligations are fulfilled as possible.” – Senior staff, Office of California’s 14th Congressional District – Senior staff, Eric Swalwell for Governor 2026

“No Kings” protests planned throughout the country today, including right here in Sacramento Per Capitol permits website by CHP, about 5,000 expected to rally at the Capitol

New: Marathon Petroleum Corporation has sent a letter of opposition to Newsom, CA leaders, CARB and CEC on the proposed cap-and-invest amendments, which would make permits more expensive for operating refineries Marathon is the third company to do so -- following PBF, Chevron and @OfficialWSPA

@JenSiebelNewsom said this, after legislators and advocates on stage with her began chanting, "Planned Parenthood, protect women." "We just find it incredulous that we have Planned Parenthood here... all of these questions have really been about other issues."

@JenSiebelNewsom "And this happens over and over and over and over again. You wonder why we have such a horrific war on women in this country and that these guys are getting away with it. Because you don't seem to care. So I just offer that, with love."

@CAgovernor signed into law legislation that would expedite a one-time emergency fund of $90 million to Planned Parenthood, following federal funding cuts. He was surrounded by members of the Legislative Women's Caucus, First Partner @JenSiebelNewsom & @jodihicks