Nadia Lathan

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Papel divisivo de Trump en la política californiana queda en evidencia en los respaldos electorales del Partido Republicano

Los republicanos de California se reúnen en San Diego para su convención anual, donde considerarán a quién apoyar en la contienda por la gobernación y trabajarán en planes para mantener y ampliar su presencia legislativa.

By Nadia Lathan and Maya C. Miller • April 10, 2026

Politics

Trump’s divisive role in California politics is on display as GOP prepares election endorsements

California Republicans meet in San Diego for their annual convention where they’ll consider who to back in the governor’s race and work on plans to maintain and expand their legislative presence.

By Nadia Lathan and Maya C. Miller • April 10, 2026

Politics

Democrats are eager to flip Issa’s seat. But his Republican successor is a ‘formidable opponent’

In the run-up to the June primary, Democrats are still divided on which candidate would give them their best shot to flip a closely watched House seat.

By Nadia Lathan and Deborah Brennan • April 6, 2026

Politics

César Chávez Day is no more. California lawmakers officially scrap the holiday name

California became the first state to create César Chávez Day 26 years ago. Now it's leading the effort to erase his name from the state holiday.

By Nadia Lathan • March 26, 2026

CalMatters en Español

California le cambió el nombre al día de César Chávez. Ahora, las ciudades quieren sacar su nombre de las calles

Los legisladores de California prometieron cambiar el nombre del Día Festivo de César Chávez. Eliminar su nombre de calles y edificios probablemente llevará mucho más tiempo.

By Nadia Lathan and Nigel Duara • March 20, 2026

Justice

California is renaming César Chávez’s holiday. Now, cities are slowly erasing his name from streets

California lawmakers say they'll change the name of César Chávez Holiday. Taking his name off of streets and buildings likely will take much longer.

By Nadia Lathan and Nigel Duara • March 19, 2026

CalMatters en Español

Los líderes californianos ensalzaron a César Chávez. Ahora, se enfrentan a un ajuste de cuentas con su pasado

Líderes de toda California, muchos de los cuales se sintieron personalmente inspirados por la obra de toda su vida, están asimilando las múltiples acusaciones de agresión sexual contra César Chávez.

By Ryan Sabalow, Jeanne Kuang, Nadia Lathan and Yue Stella Yu • March 18, 2026

Politics

California leaders lionized César Chávez. Now, they face a reckoning with his past

Leaders up and down California, many of whom were personally inspired by his life’s work, are grappling with multiple allegations of sexual assault by César Chávez.

By Ryan Sabalow, Jeanne Kuang, Nadia Lathan and Yue Stella Yu • March 18, 2026

Politics

Voter ID could be headed to the California ballot. Opponents plan to make it about Trump

A voter ID ballot initiative is gaining momentum in California as opponents aim to mount a campaign focused on President Donald Trump’s push for similar nationwide requirements.

By Nadia Lathan • March 10, 2026

Politics

GOP Rep. Darrell Issa to retire rather than run in redrawn San Diego district

The 12-term congressman said Friday that he will not seek reelection in his new district, which was redrawn after Prop. 50 to favor Democrats.

By Nadia Lathan • March 6, 2026

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