As Trump orders trans sports ban, California says its rules protecting athletes remain in place California leaders say they will continue to follow state law ensuring trans student athletes can participate on teams consistent with their identity.

Trump just signed an executive order banning trans women from girls' and women's sports. How could this affect student athletes in California?

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California lawmakers OK $50 million to push back against Trump’s ‘radical plans’ Round Two of California’s legal war with President Donald Trump is underway — and now the state is freeing up more funds to back it up.

Breaking: CA lawmakers passed special session bills authorizing up to $50 million for DOJ, legal aid organizations to push back on Trump's 'radical plans'
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In an abrupt about-face, White House takes back federal funding freeze The move was so abrupt that some members of Congress were still sending out press releases condemning the freeze even after it had been walked back.

Breaking: Trump admin. rescinds memo freezing federal funding after days of chaos and backlash
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The two other special session bills -- additional funding for AG's office and legal aid orgs against Trump's promised deportations -- just passed the Senate and will be heard by the Assembly next week.

California lawmakers approve $2.5 billion in wildfire aid California lawmakers unanimously passed more than $2.5 billion in state funding on Thursday “as step one” toward recovery from the Los Angeles wildfires.

CA lawmakers just approved $2.5 billion for response and recovery from Los Angeles wildfires. Bills now awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature.
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Wishing your friend the best!

Totally understood. I hope they are able to safely!

Hi @nolanonymous.bsky.social! I'm a reporter with the San Francisco Chronicle, and I'm hoping to connect with people affected by the fire. If there is any chance you could connect me with your friend, I'd love to share their perspective. Feel free to send me a message.