Four California congressional races remain too close to call, according to the Associated Press, the news organization widely regarded as the most authoritative source for determining determine electoral winners.

If those are any indication, a Trump presidency will likely make it harder for immigrants, including mixed-status households, and other low-income Californians to access subsidized housing. It could also complicate efforts to build housing in the state that’s specifically designated as affordable.

How expansive the pardons would be, including whether they cover those accused of attacking police, will determine the impact on local defendants.

The firetech industry formed a trade group this week to lobby for better procurement policies and more funding.

Democratic and Republican activists are asking voters to correct technical errors on their ballots in several close races that could determine control of the House.

Florida’s deadlines are set to avoid having ballots arrive any later than when officials press “go” on the tabulator machines. The state has a receipt deadline for its absentee ballots, which means ballots that do not arrive by 7 p.m. local time on Election Day are not counted, regardless of when they were mailed.

Republicans and Democrats are clawing for crucial U.S. House victories in California even as the GOP has now clinched control of the chamber

Donald Trump has threatened new, higher tariffs on two of California’s biggest trade partners, China and Mexico. The state’s workers and economy could feel the most impact.

The president-elect has threatened to withhold federal funding for disaster relief to the Golden State if the governor doesn’t enact his policies. He promised to conduct mass deportations, which could result in labor shortages in California’s agricultural sector.

THE BUZZ: SUPER MINORITY — Turns out, the path to a Democratic House majority doesn’t run through California after all. Democrats had high hopes that they’d have enough flippable seats in California to win the speaker’s gavel. Instead, they’re ...