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As the campaign to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom gets underway, recall supporters have collected more donations but the governor has more ready to spend. Illustration by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters; iStock

Recall backers raise more, but Newsom’s side has more cash in the bank

by Ben Christopher May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

While the governor’s opponents have burned through most of the money they’ve collected to date, his defenders have some $2.5 million in the bank.

Legislature campaigns: Did big political spenders get what they paid for?

by Ben Christopher November 20, 2020November 20, 2020

Big money flows into key state races

by Emily Hoeven October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

A group of Uber drivers filed a class-action lawsuit against the gig-economy giant Thursday, alleging it pressured them to support Prop. 22 via continuous in-app messaging. Image via iStock

Prop. 22 battle reaches fever pitch

by Emily Hoeven October 23, 2020October 23, 2020

Millions and millions of special-interest dollars are pouring into campaigns for the dozen measures on California's November ballot. Image via iStock

At a glance: See the biggest spenders in California’s prop battles

by Ben Christopher October 14, 2020October 16, 2020

Close up of marijuana growing for a marijuana supplier.

Election Day + Obamacare jeopardy + Job protection for workers who use cannabis? + Coronavirus update

by Dan Morain March 3, 2020March 3, 2020

Like a bullhorn, hundreds of millions of campaign dollars are amplifying the message from key industries to California voters.

Politicians skirt disclosure law + Oil plays big in legislative races + Campaign money’s outsized influence

by Dan Morain February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

A hand holding a fistful of hundred dollar bills. With California's 2020 primary fast approaching, outside spending on California legislative campaigns is ramping up. Photo via iStock

Brace for the deluge: Special interests are spending millions to get the California legislators they want

by Ben Christopher February 20, 2020February 20, 2020

Summit co-host Michael Bloomberg. Photo by World Bank via Flickr

Charities and politicians + Bloomberg’s California play + Sex offenders and parole

by Dan Morain February 18, 2020February 18, 2020

The new thing for California politicians? Sweet charity

by Laurel Rosenhall February 18, 2020March 23, 2021