Politics
Riverside County gets special election after lawmaker suddenly resigns
Bill Essayli abruptly left his Assembly seat April 1 when President Trump made him a U.S. Attorney. Here's what comes next for voters.
Elections
Politics
Xavier Becerra jumps into crowded race for California governor
The former California attorney general noted that he had experience fighting Trump after suing his first administration more than 100 times.
Politics
California’s schools chief has a $200,000 salary and a side gig
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has regularly worked side jobs at Bay Area nonprofits to earn extra income because he says the state pay is insufficient.
Politics
Gavin Newsom’s MAGA-curious podcast mystifies listeners — and sets Democratic lawmakers on edge
Gavin Newsom's podcast launch baffles allies and critics alike as the governor disappears from public events, raising questions about his leadership priorities and political future.
Politics
California Republicans say they’re making a comeback. Can they keep Trump at arm’s length?
California Republicans vie to capitalize on their November victories and break Democratic supermajority while balancing Trump's influence
Politics
Katie Porter enters race for California governor promising to stand up to Donald Trump
Former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter is the latest politician joining the competitive 2026 race for California governor. All eyes are on former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Elections
New California voter ID ban puts conservative cities at odds with state
A new law prohibits local governments from mandating voter identification, but Huntington Beach is fighting back.
Elections
Gambling companies spent big to defeat three California lawmakers. ‘We want to be respected’
California’s card room industry spent over $3 million targeting four lawmakers as payback for their votes on a gambling bill. Three of the lawmakers lost.
Elections
Did your county back Trump more this time than in 2020?
The president-elect increased his vote share in 45 of 58 California counties in 2024. And Kamala Harris won 1.8 million fewer votes statewide than Joe Biden in 2020.
Capitol
California has a new Legislature — while votes are still being counted
A bill would give county election offices more resources and guidance to speed up the notoriously slow vote count in California. State legislators take the oath office before the results are certified.