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Democratic presidential candidate and businessman Tom Steyer waits to speak at the Des Moines Register Soapbox during a visit to the Iowa State Fair. AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

What California knows about Tom Steyer

by Ben Christopher October 4, 2019October 4, 2019

Five ways that California has shaped Tom Steyer, and how he — the state’s largest mega-donor — has helped shape California.

A convertible is driven along the coastline in Big Sur, California. Photo by Pgiam/istockphotos.com

Can California put cars in the rear-view mirror?

by Julie Cart August 15, 2019April 24, 2020

What if Dianne Feinstein steps down before her term ends?

by Guest Commentary February 25, 2019

U.S. Sen. candidate Kevin de León addresses the California Democratic Party convention, winning a much larger share of delegate support than his opponent, veteran Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

Plan B: Kevin de León says he’s considering bid for Democratic party chair

by Ben Christopher January 3, 2019June 23, 2020

New poll erases most uncertainty about Nov. 6 election

by Dan Walters October 25, 2018

New poll: Rent control prop is tanking, Dems are surging, and other unexpected, and totally expected, results

by Ben Christopher October 24, 2018June 23, 2020

California politics are hella NorCal. Will voters shake that up this year?

by Laurel Rosenhall October 23, 2018June 23, 2020

Follow the money, large and small-dollar donor edition

by Dan Morain October 18, 2018

U.S. Sen Dianne Feinstein and California Sen. Kevin de León

Feinstein and de León debate in lopsided forum

by Ben Christopher October 17, 2018June 23, 2020

Tempers are still hot after the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Photo by Mobilus in Mobili via Flickr

Political insiders: Don’t expect a major “Kavanaugh effect” in California midterms

by Ben Christopher October 9, 2018June 23, 2020