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U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer declares victory in Los Angeles with Sen. Dianne Feinstein after beating Carly Fiorina in 2010. California had two female U.S. senators for more than a quarter century, but has never had a female governor. Photo by Krista Kennell, Sipa Press via AP Images

Why the recall election didn’t lead to California’s first female governor

by Sameea Kamal September 13, 2021October 22, 2021

Women have held a wide range of statewide elected offices in California, so why never the governor’s office? In the Newsom recall election, the best finish for a woman was seventh.

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to the press during a visit to Ruby Bridges Elementary School in Alameda on March 16, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Newsom recall could change balance of power in U.S. Senate

by Guest Commentary August 11, 2021August 10, 2021

Water Act would keep water clean and affordable

by Guest Commentary July 8, 2021July 9, 2021

Patients receive COVID-19 vaccines at a mass drive-thru vaccination site at Oakland Coliseum on Feb. 26, 2021. The site which is run as a partnership between state and federal organizations can vaccinate up to 6,000 people daily. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Mad rush for vaccine as millions become eligible

by Emily Hoeven April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

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Comentario: Feinstein enfrenta más preguntas sobre su futuro

by Dan Walters March 22, 2021March 22, 2021

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Feinstein facing more questions about her future

by Dan Walters March 22, 2021March 22, 2021

New school battle: What counts as ‘reopening’?

by Emily Hoeven March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

Assemblymember Shirly Weber has been named California Secretary of State after current Secretary Alex Padilla was named to the U.S. Senate this morning. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters; Wikimedia Commons

Newsom’s two big picks make history for California by advancing Latino and Black Democrats

by Laurel Rosenhall December 22, 2020December 23, 2020

California Secretary of State Alex Padilla talks during a news conference on Jan. 28, 2019, at the Capitol in Sacramento. Padilla has been named Newsom's pick for U.S. Senate. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo

Five things to know about California’s new U.S. senator, Alex Padilla

by Ben Christopher December 22, 2020January 18, 2021

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

California’s 21 century witch hunts

by Dan Walters December 21, 2020December 21, 2020