California lawmakers began both their new legislative session and a special session called by Governor Newsom on Monday, with Democrats introducing bills to prepare for another Trump presidency. But some leaders cautioned that a resistance to Trump’s policies had to be paired with a renewed focus on governing fundamentals and solving the daily challenges facing Californians.

Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED

As California lawmakers strategize ways to "Trump Proof" the state’s liberal policies, a high priority is safeguarding access to abortions and reproductive care.

Reporter: Erin Baldassari, KQED 

Immigrants and community organizations rallied for stronger immigration protections at the State Capitol on Monday, as legislators returned to Sacramento.

Reporter: Laura Fitzgerald, CapRadio 

Proposed state legislation could help speed up California’s notoriously slow ballot counting process.

Reporter: Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters

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