Política

Three people stand behind a set of tables at an event. The photo focuses on an individual wearing a navy pant suit as they reach for the chair behind them. The person next to them looks towards another person holding a microphone.

Política

California Democrats back establishment candidates despite progressive pushback

The California Democratic Party is betting that a tried-and-true playbook and standard-bearer candidates offer their best chance to take back the U.S. House in November’s midterms rather than fresh faces and more populist policy planks. The country’s largest state Democratic party endorsed a slate of aging congressional incumbents at its convention in San Francisco after […]

Por

Maya C. Miller

• febrero 23, 2026

A speaker stands at a podium labeled “CADEM California Democratic Party,” addressing an audience while gesturing with one raised finger. The stage is framed by dark curtains and lit with blue overhead lighting, with U.S. and California flags positioned on either side.

Política

California Democrats can’t pick a favorite as 9 candidates vie to replace Newsom

Nine Democrats, one party endorsement, zero consensus. California's gubernatorial hopefuls woo delegates while anxiety grows about a GOP lockout.

Por

Juana Kuang

• febrero 22, 2026

A group of officials and staff walk down a roadway beside a high chain-link fence topped with razor wire outside a large facility, with parked cars and low hills in the background under bright afternoon sun.

Política

California lawmakers blocked from entering Otay Mesa Detention Center despite prior clearance

Sen. Alex Padilla and two San Diego County supervisors were blocked from inspecting the Otay Mesa Detention Center on Friday despite having received clearance from ICE days prior.

Por

Deborah Brennan

• febrero 20, 2026

A projector displays a blue California Democrat Convention graphic as people can be seen protesting in the foreground.

Política

Furious with Trump, California Democrats plot election strategy in San Francisco

In a pivotal election year that will serve as a referendum on the second Trump administration, California Democrats face pressure from activists on the left to abandon “radical civility” and instead back candidates who will push back hard against the GOP.

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Maya C. Miller

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Juana Kuang

• febrero 19, 2026

A person speaks at a podium on a stage beneath blue lights, gesturing while addressing an audience in front of a large backdrop reading “Billionaire Tax Now” and “Vote Yes 11/3/26.”

Política

Bernie Sanders warns of ‘billionaire class’ as California wealth tax fight intensifies

“They believe they have the divine right to rule,” U.S. Sen Bernie Sanders told a crowd in Los Angeles Wednesday night. A proposed ballot measure would tax billionaires' net worth by 5% for health care and schools, but top Democrats say it will drive them away.

Por

Nigel Duara

• febrero 19, 2026

A blurry view of a person holding up a child so they can reach the window of a brick building.

Política

Newsom expanded free preschool. Now private daycares can’t afford to stay open

The governor tripled early childhood funding and expanded TK to all 4-year-olds. But preschools are closing, making infant care harder to find.

Por

Juana Kuang

• febrero 17, 2026

Kevin Kiley asiste a una conferencia de prensa en Sacramento el 24 de agosto de 2021. Foto de Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Política

California Republican Kevin Kiley bucks Trump on tariffs as he weighs reelection

Kiley has yet to declare which district he'll run in — or whether he'll run at all — after Prop. 50 turned his current seat solidly Democratic.

Por

Maya C. Miller

• febrero 12, 2026

Política

‘Valleycrat’ or Mamdani wannabe?: California Democrats are split on how to win swing votes

After 2024 losses, Democrats split on strategy: move to the middle or embrace economic populism. A Central Valley congressional race encapsulates the divide.

Por

Maya C. Miller

• febrero 12, 2026

A person speaks at a podium with a sign reading “Delivering for Veterans,” raising one hand while another person stands behind them. Flags are displayed in the background.

Democracia digital

Newsom takes aim at veterans ‘claim sharks’ as he signs law banning fees for help with VA

Many veterans turn to private companies for help filing disability claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs and then face bills that run well into the thousands of dollars.

Por

Adam Ashton

• febrero 10, 2026

Two people walk along a paved path between tall trees and large stone sculptures outside a multi-story office building with glass windows.

Política

California union pushes work-from-home bill as Newsom calls state employees back to the office

The legislative proposal by the California union known as PECG would require state agencies to offer telework options “to the fullest extent possible” and mandate they disclose how much money they save by allowing remote work.

Por

Yue Stella Yu

• febrero 6, 2026