demócratas de california

A wide-view from above of a legislative room filled with lawmakers sitting at their desks. A large crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling. The room is decorated with beige walls, mint-color columns, gold fixtures and a lime green carpet.

Política

California lawmakers found money for these pet projects even as they slashed the budget

California lawmakers faced a difficult budget year, but they still managed to put hundreds of millions of dollars in earmarks in the state budget to benefit their districts — and help them get re-elected.

Por

Ryan Sabalow

• noviembre 7, 2025

A person, wearing a black and white strip blouse, leans down as they stand in front in front of a row of blue voting booths while they cast their ballot.

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Prop. 50 passage sets off a chain of political and legal maneuvers

Potential challenges in the courts and in Washington may affect whether Prop 50 influences the 2026 political races.

Por

Daniel Walters

• noviembre 5, 2025

A woman speaks at a press conference while standing behind a row of microphones labeled with various news station logos, gesturing with her hands as several people stand in the background.

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California’s gerrymander and generational rift could shake up its Democratic hierarchy

If Prop 50 succeeds, Democrats' votes will be spread more thinly to five more congressional districts at the same time younger candidates challenge senior-age incumbents.

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Daniel Walters

• octubre 24, 2025

A person stands at a voting booth in a public building, holding a small child on their hip while filling out a ballot. The booth has a bright yellow privacy shield, and large yellow posters with election rules are taped to the wall behind them. A door labeled “Room 265” and an evacuation plan are visible to the left.

Política

Does Prop. 50 divide California communities? Depends how you measure it

Prop. 50 would enact a congressional map that helps Democrats, but a new analysis finds it doesn’t change Californians’ representation much on other measures.

Por

Juana Kuang

• octubre 10, 2025

This photo zeroes in on the speaker at the podium, giving a more solemn and resolved tone compared to the more animated shots. The expression is serious, with the gaze slightly lifted, suggesting determination and gravity. The podium sign “Election Rigging Response Act” remains front and center, with blurred supporters and signs in the background, emphasizing focus on leadership while still anchoring the event in its collective setting.

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Gerrymander duelists, Newsom and Trump, deserve scorn for partisan power plays

Redrawn maps will likely increase the number of Democrats in Congress while also boosting Gov. Gavin Newsom's chances in a presidential race.

Por

Daniel Walters

• octubre 8, 2025

A lawmaker, wearing a navy blue suit, holds up a piece of paper with their signature while surrounded by other lawmakers who clap their hands.

Política

Which of these 2025 bills did Gavin Newsom sign into law?

Gov. Gavin Newsom has hundreds of bills to sign or veto before the Oct. 13 deadline, on everything from oil drilling to immigration raids and antisemitism in schools.

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Personal de CalMatters

• septiembre 29, 2025

A row of colorful Victorian houses, known as the Painted Ladies, with the San Francisco skyline in the background under a pastel pink and purple sunset sky.

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Political change is coming to San Francisco Bay Area, a Democratic stronghold

Two mayors, San Francisco’s Daniel Lurie and San Jose’s Matt Mahan, personify the rising influence of centrists among Bay Area Democratic leaders.

Por

Daniel Walters

• septiembre 11, 2025

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Courts keep striking down California laws infringing on free speech, gun rights

As Newsom and other California Democrats posture as saviors of democracy, they are no stranger to infringing on constitutional rights themselves, as recent court rulings on gun rights and free speech show.

Por

Daniel Walters

• septiembre 3, 2025

This image captures a close-up moment of the rally. The speaker at the podium is gesturing emphatically with arms outstretched, underscoring the intensity of the speech. The podium sign reads “Election Rigging Response Act,” and the California state flag is prominently displayed behind, reinforcing the political context. Supporters in the background hold signs with slogans such as “Defend Democracy.” The photo conveys a sense of urgency, leadership, and collective mobilization around protecting election integrity.

Política

5 things to know about Gavin Newsom’s plan to redraw California’s election maps

California has an overwhelmingly Democratic delegation in Congress. Gov. Newsom’s plan could give his party five more seats and offset a Texas gerrymander.

Por

alexei koseff

• agosto 18, 2025

Law enforcement officials— dressed in camouflage riot gear and holding clear shields with the "California National Guard" on them — stand guard in front of a building as protesters stand nearby holding signs and flags.

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It’s not just Trump. Much of deep-blue California stokes crime fears and distorts reality

Stoking crime fear for political gain is commonplace in American politics. In California, Democrats made a show of retail theft hearings in recent years and championed tough-on-crime bills geared more toward pumping turnout than affecting crime rates.

Por

Robert Greene

• agosto 15, 2025

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