October 2025 Quiz

1. Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his State of the State speech this year in which manner?

2. Since Governor Newsom launched his CARE Court to address mental illness in California, the program has seen how many enrollees graduate?

3. Which two California lawmakers from the Southern California area are a self-described “odd couple” of roommates in Sacramento?

4. Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis announced she will run for a newly redrawn congressional seat if voters approve Governor Newsom’s redistricting ballot measure. Which political post has Solis not held before?

5. Which Los Angeles City Councilmember drew attention on social media after an interview with Pod Save America’s Jon Lovett about opposition to a state housing density bill?

6. Who described former vice president Kamala Harris as a failed presidential candidate and multimillionaire who should pay for her own security?

7. Legendary California legislator and Democratic Party boss John Burton was famous for frequently using what word?

8. Why is Los Angeles County being sued by the state of California?

9. Which of the following was not approved by the state legislature in the most recent session?

10. Under the California congressional redistricting plan envisioned by Governor Newsom Proposition 50, which current member of Congress would wind up representing a district that includes MAGA stronghold Huntington Beach?

11. Newly released census data shows that, as of 2024, California tied the state of Louisiana for the highest poverty rate in the nation. According to the report, what is the California poverty rate?

12. Who entered the race for CA governor, calling for a new generation of leadership, and releasing a video showing themselves surfing and promoting the use of crypto currency?

13. As of September 1, which Southern California City requires all retail stores to have at least one human cashier at all times?

14. BONUS SUPER CIVIC NERD QUESTION:

The city of Los Angeles is currently studying changes to its governing charter, which was last overhauled and shortened by voters 25 years ago. The current Los Angeles City Charter runs approximately how many pages?