Dan Walters

As California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a recall election, is he managing the COVID-19 pandemic scientifically or politically?

California's auditor, Elaine Howle, has been on a roll, revealing politically embarrassing facts about state government agencies and programs.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and other political leaders talk a good game about confronting California's housing crisis but have failed so far to perform.

California's political wrangling over reopening public schools may be nearing a climax.

With windfalls of revenue, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders seek an aid package for those affected by the pandemic, but it could have adverse consequences.

California's district attorneys are squabbling over whether California should continue to soften criminal penalties.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has pledged to do something about homelessness in California, but two new watchdog reports are skeptical and critical.

The 2020 census will trigger redrawing of the state's congressional and legislative districts but data delays will squeeze deadlines for the redistricting process.

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to overhaul California's immense medical care system for the poor, but caution should be the byword.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent events indicate he's trying to polish up his image as a recall campaign picks up steam.