Politics
Six things to know about the Newsom recall candidates’ tax returns
The candidates in the California recall election were required to submit tax returns to get on the ballot. Here are some interesting takeaways.
Kevin Faulconer
Politics
Who’s running in Newsom recall? Politicians, activists, Californians of all stripes
Seven write-in candidates have joined 46 others who qualified to be on the ballot in California’s second recall election for governor. They include politicians, activists and others.
CalMatters en Español
¿Es la falta de vivienda el punto débil de Newsom durante el proceso de destitución? Los republicanos piensan que sí
Read this article in English. En resumen Los que proponen la destitución del gobernador de California ven a Newsom como vulnerable en este tema, pero algunos expertos y defensores dicen que sus ideas podrían empeorar la vida de las personas sin hogar. El proceso de destitución de Gavin Newsom puede haber cobrado impulso como un referéndum […]
WhatMatters
Newsom to tenants: Free money, really
Did you know that the state has the nation's largest rent relief program, with $5.2 billion? Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to make sure you do.
Politics
Is homelessness Newsom’s weak point in recall? Republicans are counting on it
Challengers in the California recall see Newsom as vulnerable on the issue, but some experts and advocates say their ideas could worsen life for homeless people.
CalMatters en Español
Votación para retiro de Newsom tiene fecha, 14 de Septiembre
Los votantes de California decidirán el día 14 de septiembre en cuanto a la destitución del gobernador Gavin Newsom, lo que al llegar a ser una realidad, lo convertiría en el segundo gobernador en la historia del Estado, y apenas el cuarto en toda la historia del país completo que se enfrentaría a un retiro de su cargo.
WhatMatters
Another challenger jumps into Newsom recall race
GOP Assemblymember Kevin Kiley became the latest challenger to officially throw his hat into the ring — and he boasts backing from a key recall organizer.
Politics
It’s a date: Newsom recall election set for Sept. 14
After months of uncertainty, the second recall election in California history will be Sept. 14, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis announced.
WhatMatters
Cities crack down on homeless encampments
Good morning, California. It’s Thursday, July 1. Pandemic’s unequal toll Today, thousands of California families could have been at risk of losing their homes had Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature not cobbled together a last-minute extension of the state’s eviction moratorium. But even with those protections in place, sheriff’s departments locked out at least […]
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GOP recall candidates bet big on homelessness
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and businessman John Cox both embarked on statewide tours this week to promote their plans to reduce homelessness.