Kamala Harris

Elections

Californians surveyed: Rising homelessness concerns, a split on Newsom, and no home-state edge for Kamala Harris

A new poll suggests that homelessness is a top concern for many Californians and that more likely voters now disapprove of Newsom’s job performance than approve. Is this a new downward trend for the governor...or just a blip?

By Ben Christopher • October 2, 2019

Newsletters

Why Boise matters, Kamala Harris’ poll numbers, endangered species, and rehabilitation through college

California joins Boise in Supreme Court homeless case. Kamala Harris' home state numbers sink. College professors bring courses to prisons.

By Dan Morain • September 26, 2019

WhatMatters

Newsom rejects ‘Trump insurance’ bill, blood on the floor, plastics, time, and 18-year-old scotch

Newsom rejects 'Trump insurance.' Anti-vax battle turns bloody. UAW official involved in Tesla fight is charged with corruption.

By Dan Morain • September 16, 2019

WhatMatters

Future of work, Kamala Harris, Trump, homeless crisis, a Facebook posting, rats, and beer

Labor-backed gig workers bill heads to Newsom's desk. Harris' progressive record is nuanced. Trump focuses on homelessness.

By Dan Morain and Judy Lin • September 11, 2019

Elections

As D.A., Kamala Harris prosecuted a mentally ill woman shot by police. The jury didn’t buy it.

In pursuing the Democratic presidential nomination, California's junior senator touts her experience as a “progressive prosecutor.” The case of Teresa Sheehan illustrates that the reality is more complicated. 

By Laurel Rosenhall • September 10, 2019

WhatMatters

Final votes, climate fight, food stamps, felons’ rights, and Kamala Harris

Legislative sprint begins in Sacramento. Trump and California battle over tailpipe emissions. Counties pressured to closed the food stamp gap.

By Dan Morain • September 3, 2019

WhatMatters

Charter schools, gig workers, the Kochs, the streets of L.A., and a lobbyist who made a difference

Gig workers battle over future of work. Koch brothers machine takes on Kamala Harris donor-disclosure rule. Lawmakers try to remedy Section 8 shortage.

By Dan Morain and Judy Lin • August 29, 2019

WhatMatters

Newsom’s labor dispute, pay equity, PG&E’s lobby fight, death on the streets, and Delta tunnel

Newsom disinvites labor leader from commission. First partner fights for pay equity. Ad blitz aims to sink PG&E bankruptcy bill.

By Dan Morain and Adria Watson • August 28, 2019

Elections

California’s political equivalent to Iowa’s corn ethanol? Democratic presidential wannabes haven’t found it yet

With its earlier primary, the Golden State hoped it might finally earn itself some presidential pandering. Thus far, not so much.

By Ben Christopher • August 23, 2019

WhatMatters

Senator slams Facebook, ethnic studies stalls, what’s in store for PG&E customers, and spreading California-style democracy

Senator slams Facebook over shoving video by anti-vaxxer. Ethnic studies bill is delayed. PG&E wants to charge ratepayers more.

By Dan Morain and Adria Watson • August 23, 2019