Election 2022

California may be in for its latest COVID surge: The test positivity rate hit 5% for the first time in months.

In the crowded primary for California controller, Yvonne Yiu is betting that spending millions of her own money is her ticket to the top two. But the track record of self-funding candidates in statewide races is mixed.

Gov. Gavin Newsom reveals his revised May budget, including his inflation relief plan and spending priorities on education, the environment and more.

In a year of unprecedented turnover in the California Legislature, several lawmakers are trying to bequeath their seats to relatives and staff members. Critics say they're trying to game the system.

In a 70-minute interview with CalMatters, state Sen. Steve Glazer, a Democrat running for California controller, says he knows "where the bodies are buried" from his legislative experience. And he vows to stand up to fellow Democrats in power so he can be an independent watchdog.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and other California Democrats are counting on abortion rights to drive their voters to the polls. But some may still care more about crime, homelessness and inflation.

Gov. Gavin Newsom blasts Republicans, chides fellow Democrats and urges Americans to "wake up" on the threat to abortion rights.

Anne Marie Schubert is running without a party affiliation for California attorney general, but has strong words for Democratic lawmakers and district attorneys. In a 75-minute interview with CalMatters, she vowed to take over for L.A. and S.F. prosecutors if necessary.

With a leaked draft opinion showing the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe vs. Wade, California vows to strengthen abortion rights.

Democrat Malia Cohen wants to expand the role of state controller and advance equity and diversity in the job. In an 80-minute interview with CalMatters, she says the state's COVID response proves the need to do better on both those goals.