Elections

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Elections

‘Steam engine’ or cautionary tale? Experts weigh in on AI role in California elections

At its 50th anniversary event, the state’s campaign finance watchdog looks to the future with a discussion on artificial intelligence. Attorney General Rob Bonta warns AI companies about state laws against voter deception.

By

Yue Stella Yu

• September 11, 2024

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Politics

Project 2025 to California: Report abortion data or lose billions in Medicaid

If the next Republican president implements Project 2025, California will face an ultimatum: report sensitive abortion data to the CDC or jeopardize Medicaid funding.

By

Monique O. Madan

• September 11, 2024

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Health

How will California health care change under Trump or Harris? Here’s what their records show

Kamala Harris investigated the market power of huge California health care companies. Donald Trump compelled hospitals to disclose prices. Here's a look at their 2024 priorities on health.

By

Ana B. Ibarra

• September 3, 2024

Capitol

From inmate release to immigrant home-buying aid, California bills spur end-of-session fireworks

Some Democrats are pushing bills that could put their colleagues on the hot seat in an election year. The authors say they’re representing their constituents and there’s never a perfect time for votes.

By

Sameea Kamal

• August 29, 2024

A view of a giant screen broadcasting Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris while she speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Elections

Kamala Harris vows to unite America, as California Democrats look to flip the House

Kamala Harris accepts her party's nomination. Party leaders at the Democratic convention in Chicago send a clear message to California delegates: She needs a Democratic Congress to succeed if she’s elected president.

By

Sameea Kamal

• August 22, 2024

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Elections

The future happens in California, Gavin Newsom says in praise of Kamala Harris. But what’s his?

California's governor casts the state’s votes for Harris in the ceremonial roll call and gives her a rousing endorsement.

By

Sameea Kamal

• August 20, 2024

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Politics

Some California Democrats want an arms embargo on Israel. How far will they push Kamala Harris?

The Gaza war has divided California Democrats for months. Now, some of them are pushing the national party at the Chicago convention to support an arms embargo on Israel.

By

Sameea Kamal

• August 20, 2024

Then-Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, wearing a brown pant suit and standing on a small stage, speaks to a crowd of delegates.

Elections

California goes to the Democratic convention: 3 things to watch for

The California delegation, the largest at the Democratic National Convention, will also play a key role representing the home state of Kamala Harris. What to look for this week.

By

Sameea Kamal

• August 19, 2024

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Elections

What 9 cases from Kamala Harris’ past say about her record as a California prosecutor

Was the former California attorney general and San Francisco DA too soft on crime? Or too tough? Her critics are quick to label her, but the reality isn't so simple.

By

Nigel Duara

• August 15, 2024

Gov. Gavin Newsom, surrounded by a crowd of reporters, speaks in the spin room after a presidential debate between President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump in Atlanta on June 27, 2024. Photo by John Bazemore, AP Photo

Elections

Gavin Newsom, once Biden’s biggest cheerleader, inches into the Kamala Harris campaign

California’s governor stood by President Biden to the bitter end, but is taking a less visible role in the Harris campaign so far. His speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention could signal how prominent he will be until Election Day.

By

Alexei Koseff

• August 14, 2024