Election 2020

Commentary

What’s Trump hiding? Newsom was right to insist presidential candidates release their tax returns

Garry South, Democratic consultant: Extraordinary times demand extraordinary measures. Gov. Newsom was right–morally, legally and politically—to sign Senate Bill 27 requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to appear on the primary ballot. Good for him for being a Democratic governor with the courage to do so, and to take the resulting flak.

By Guest Commentary • August 5, 2019

Politics

On Trump’s tax returns and maybe more, Newsom’s agenda isn’t Jerry Brown’s

Lawmakers stymied by Jerry Brown’s vetoes have introduced a raft of repeats — testing how much Gov. Newsom will depart from his predecessor.

By Laurel Rosenhall • July 30, 2019

Elections

Frontrunner no more: California poll puts Harris on top and Biden (way) down

The new poll puts Kamala Harris first in her home state. Biden, the presumed front-runner nationwide, came fourth.

By Ben Christopher • July 29, 2019

Elections

Lawsuit: California should open its presidential primary to independents

California's presidential primary system "offends fundamental notions of individual liberty, equality, and self-government," a nonpartisan election group will argue in a lawsuit it says it plans to file tomorrow.

By Ben Christopher • July 22, 2019

Dan Walters

Trump and California at it again

A bill requiring presidential candidates to reveal their tax returns is the latest conflict between Donald Trump and California Democrats.

By Dan Walters • July 22, 2019

WhatMatters

Lead paint, soda taxes, overdoses, the safety net, and really big rodents

Enrollment in state food stamp program lags. Drug-overdose deaths fall nationally but rise in California. Paint companies settle two-decade-old lead suit.

By Dan Morain and Barbara Harvey • July 18, 2019

Elections

Trump’s California funders—where they are and what they’re giving

How much has President Trump raised from Californians this year? Which neighborhoods are giving him the most money? Could it be yours? We break it down in six graphs.

By Ben Christopher • July 17, 2019

WhatMatters

Large capacity magazines, campaign money, and Newsom’s new photos

Becerra goes to court over state's gun magazine law. State makes clear gun violence is in doctors' 'lane.' Presidential candidates rake in California cash.

By Dan Morain and Barbara Harvey • July 17, 2019

Elections

See which Dem your California neighbors are funding to beat Trump, in 5 charts

By the numbers: Which Democratic presidential challenger has raised the most from Californians this year-to-date? This past quarter? Last month?  Who's leading in donations from more zip codes—and in each zip code? We break it down for you. 

By Ben Christopher • July 16, 2019

WhatMatters

Fire, water, Ricardo Lara’s money, poking Trump, and Tom Steyer’s platform

Newsom expected to sign wildfire legislation. Bill would put plug in Mojave water-pumping project. Insurance commissioner to return campaign donations.

By Dan Morain and Barbara Harvey • July 12, 2019