GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM (State of California).

A special election will be held in California on Nov. 4 to give the state more Democratic Congressmembers to offset Republican plans in Texas to redistrict to add five more to their lineup.

According the the Associated Press, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the move on Thursday, which could trigger more partisan redistricting and court battles.

Republicans hold a narrow edge in the House of Representatives and are concerned about the 2026 midterm elections, as the party in control of the White House usually loses ground at that time.

All this could be headed off if Texas Republicans end their special session to redraw Congressional maps and Democrats – in return – drop their own plan.

ICE in DC will have immigration role

Federal agents – including those in ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) – now in Washington, D.C. on the order of President Donald Trump – will taking their deportation mission to the nation’s capital.

The New York Times is reporting that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi rescinded polices that restricted D.C. police from helping in immigration enforcement.

Bondi also announced that Terry Cole, head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, would become “emergency police commissioner”for Washington.

Sports: Angels, Dodgers idle

After the Los Angeles Angels’ sweep of the three-game Freeway Series of the Los Angeles Dodgers, both teams had a day off on Thursday.

The Dodgers are at home on Friday, starting a series with the San Diego Padres, the new leader in the National League West.

The Angels will be in West Sacramento beginning a series with the Athletics.

Weather: Warming up a bit

A slow warming trend is coming to our West Orange County cities. Friday will see a daytime high of 76 with an overnight low of 65. There should be clouds in the morning and sun in the afternoon.

Partly cloudy conditions will be in place through Tuesday, with daytime highs rising to 77, 79, 80 and 82. Nighttime lows will be in the mid-60s.