Dan Walters

California's six million public school students have been used and abused during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recall election too close to call, it's time to ponder what might happen if he is ousted.

A four-month delay in releasing detailed 2020 census data puts a squeeze on redrawing the boundaries of California's legislative and congressional districts.

A lack of excitement and negative current events make it difficult for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to survive a recall campaign.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom once backed single-payer medical coverage, but he's retreated into incremental addition of Californians to the state's Medi-Cal program.

As the state moves to curtail water diversions by California farmers, the stage is being set for a showdown over water rights.

California is testing Hiram Johnson's vision that "direct democracy" can overcome special interest influence.

Californians could see power blackouts this summer, and if they do, Gov. Gavin Newsom, facing a recall election, could feel the backlash.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sometimes his own worst enemy by undermining his credibility and character.

Blue California often is the target of criticism by conservative media, but now is receiving critical attention from liberal writers.