Shawn Hubler

The state’s Democratic leaders had announced within days of the election that they would meet early this month on plans to defend California’s liberal policies.

Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged that residents were frustrated by economic problems and said that Democrats needed to address their concerns.

The progressive stronghold in California plans to target large encampments, relying on a Supreme Court decision handed down by a conservative majority.

Where Donald J. Trump’s critics see underqualified nominees with questionable judgment, his voters described them as mavericks recruited to shake up Washington.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous.

Senator Dianne Feinstein collected fine jewelry, paintings and a trove of political mementos. Because of her trust, many of those items are available for public inspection — and purchase.

While Donald J. Trump has attacked California as too liberal for the nation, Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed several bills that could have become political fodder.

The change will affect Stanford University, the University of Southern California and other private colleges in the state.