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Chris Robertson covers California government, politics, business, transportation, energy and environmental issues for the state of California. Her reporting follows legislation, public agencies, major infrastructure projects and statewide policy debates, with an emphasis on explaining how government decisions and economic developments affect California communities.

Stories by Chris Robertson

22 stories

  1. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  2. Thu

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Rubio objects to House foreign affairs hearing format as Democrats press him on Iran, Trump

    American foreign policy oversight faced friction as Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with House lawmakers over the hearing's format.

  3. Tue

    News: Technology · San Francisco

    Waymo plans free early rides in roomier Ojai robotaxi for select San Francisco passengers

  4. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  5. Thu

    News: Election · California

    Hilton Slams Newsom on California Top-Two Primary System

  6. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  7. Sun

    News: Transportation · California

    California High-Speed Rail: Delays, Cost Overruns & Controversies

  8. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  9. Sun

    News: Politics · California

    Christine Fang, Eric Swalwell & Chinese Intelligence Ties

  10. Sun

    News: Energy · Santa Barbara, California

    US Orders Santa Barbara Oil Restart, Sparks CA Conflict

  11. February 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  12. Tue

    News: Environment · Inland Empire, California

    Big Bear Bald Eagles Jackie & Shadow Lay New Egg After Loss

    Big Bear Lake’s bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, welcomed their third egg of the season on Feb. 24, a hopeful new beginning after ravens destroyed earlier…

  13. Fri

    News: Weather · California

    Lake Tahoe Avalanche 2026: Deadliest US Incident Kills 9 Skiers

  14. Mon

    News: Politics · California

    Judge Blocks CA Mask Ban on Federal Agents, Upholds ID Law

  15. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · California

    SBA Suspends 111K California Borrowers in $8.6B Fraud Crackdown

  16. January 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  17. Sun

    News: Environment · Colusa, California

    Trump Admin Approves Major Sites Reservoir Project in California

  18. Sun

    News: Politics · California

    California Offers Free State Parks on MLK Day Amid Trump Policy Shift

  19. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    New California Laws 2026: Health, Housing, Work Changes

    Explore the 794 new California laws taking effect in 2026, impacting healthcare, housing, and workplaces. Find out about insulin cost caps, tenant protections, and AI regulations.

  20. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  21. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    California Plastic Bag Ban 2026: What’s Banned & When

  22. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  23. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Swalwell: Military Can Refuse Trump’s Illegal Orders

  24. Mon

    News: Politics · California

    CA Farmers Fight Prop 50: Threat to Rural Representation

  25. October 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  26. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom Sues USDA Over SNAP Cutoff in California Shutdown

  27. Thu

    News: Transportation · California

    Trump Withholds $40M from California: Trucker English Rules

  28. July 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  29. Mon

    News: Business and Finance · California

    In-N-Out Move Highlights Frustration With California Policies

    In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder has announced her move from California to Tennessee, citing high taxes and strict regulations as key factors. The chain will shift part…

  30. Mon

    News: Politics · Los Angeles, California

    ICE Raids Prompt Bass to Denounce Federal Sweep in LA

  31. Wed

    News: Politics · Los Angeles, California

    ICE Flips Script on LA Mayor’s ‘Go Home’ Remark

  32. May 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  33. Mon

    News: Politics · California

    Gavin Newsom Podcast: National Criticism