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anta Clara University 2018 commencement in Stevens Stadium on Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Maritza Cruz/ Bay Area News Group)

As Trump rolls back student loan protections, an Obama-era watchdog brings the fight to California

by Felicia Mello April 23, 2019August 30, 2019

With student debt soaring, consumer champion Seth Frotman has taken his federal fight against predatory lending to the state level in California.

Campaign money, McCarthy’s ‘Cherokee’ in-law, CA history

by Dan Morain October 15, 2018

Republican John Cox, a businessman from the San Diego area, faces tough odds in his campaign to be California's next governor. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli/AP

Eternal optimist: John Cox, distruster of politicians, keeps bidding to become one

by Ben Christopher October 10, 2018June 23, 2020

President Donald Trump on the campaign trail. Photo by Michael Vadon

California insiders: Trump won’t help the GOP here, but he’s not going anywhere

by Ben Christopher September 25, 2018June 23, 2020

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newson take a picture with Democratic congressional candidate Katie Hill at a campaigning event to endorse Hill and Assembly candidate Christy Smith on September 10. Photo by Eddy Martinez, The Santa Clarita Valley Signal.

Majority Report: Our weekly recap of California’s hottest House races

by Ben Christopher September 14, 2018June 23, 2020

Fire costs, Brown’s oil issue, surfer equity, alcohol matters

by Dan Morain September 7, 2018July 8, 2019

Barack Obama (left) and Buffy Wicks are shown in this composite photo.

Why Obama endorsed in a California Assembly race

by Dan Morain August 2, 2018June 23, 2020

Former President Barack Obama made a wave of endorsements today. Photo by Pete Souza

Obama wades into California midterm—with a few surprises

by Ben Christopher August 1, 2018June 23, 2020