Election 2022

Politics

What would Brian Dahle do as California governor?

In a 90-minute interview, the farmer and state senator from Lassen County talks about crime, climate change and the cost of living, and vows to cooperate with Democrats.

By Alexei Koseff • April 18, 2022

Elections

The politics of violence: Will Sacramento shootings influence attorney general’s race?

The recent shootings that killed six in downtown Sacramento underscore the criminal justice divide in the race for California’s attorney general.

By Nigel Duara • April 13, 2022

Justice

How was Sacramento shooting suspect out of prison?

Smiley Martin, one of the suspects in the Sacramento shooting, received a plea deal that allowed him to collect good conduct credits at a faster rate than someone convicted of a violent offense. His case illuminates the complex workings of California's criminal justice system and the contentious political debate.

By Emily Hoeven • April 13, 2022

Politics

Why is so much special interest money flowing into a California special election?

Big labor and big business are spending big bucks in a special election for a San Diego seat in the state Assembly. The campaign, now headed to a June 7 runoff, previews battles to come in the 2022 campaign.

By Ben Christopher • April 4, 2022

WhatMatters

Newsom heads to Central, South America

By the time you read this, Gov. Gavin Newsom and his family will have started their spring break in Central and South America.

By Emily Hoeven • March 31, 2022

Politics

Cop cash: California law enforcement gives big to campaigns

California law enforcement groups are making sizable donations to candidates for attorney general, treasurer and Legislature before the June 7 primary. The biggest recipient is Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, who is trying to unseat Attorney General Rob Bonta.

By Jeremia Kimelman • March 29, 2022

Commentary

Planned ballot initiative would restore clean air by reducing emissions

The clean air ballot initiative is a true California call to action: ambitious and forward-looking, focused on the well-being of all of our communities.

By Guest Commentary • March 16, 2022

Politics

A defiant pep talk, a gas rebate: What Gov. Newsom offered in State of the State

Gov. Gavin Newsom gave a pep talk to Californians tired of COVID and worried about crime, homelessness and inflation. In his State of the State address, he pledged some relief from high gas prices, but mostly promoted the "California Way" of finding new solutions to big problems.

By Alexei Koseff • March 9, 2022

WhatMatters

Divisions plague California Democratic Party

The divisions among California Democrats were on display during the party convention, including tensions with labor and progressives.

By Emily Hoeven • March 7, 2022

Commentary

Vote to reduce plastics and clean up our environment

I have endorsed the California Plastic Pollution Reduction & Recycling Act, which will be on the ballot in November.

By Guest Commentary • March 2, 2022