Don’t expect Kamala Harris’ loss to boost Gavin Newsom’s presidential prospects
But Gov. Gavin Newsom faces obstacles to a plausible run for president in 2028. Voters may not want another California ...
California will likely feel the consequences of Donald Trump’s decisive victory
There's no reason to believe that Donald Trump will not continue using California as a punching bag during his second stint ...
Trump’s deportation plan brings fear and sadness at California’s border
California immigrant advocates and state officials are bracing for what they describe as the likely massive impact of a second Trump presidency on border policies — vowing to fight his plans in court ...
California beat Trump in court his first term. It’s preparing new cases for his second
California sued Donald Trump over health care, abortion, immigration and environmental policies. It's readying new cases as the Republican returns to office.
Opinion
California air board member: Why I can’t back the proposed fuel standard changes
Proposed amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard fall short on transparency, equity and responsible policymaking, says CARB's.
What messages did CA voters send
Republicans promote a tougher policy on crime, but progressives say the California election results show an unfair economy.
Opinion
In deeply blue California, voters don’t always march to Democratic drums
California is one of the nation’s bluest states, yet voters engaged in ticket-splitting and broke with the state's dominant Democratic Party.
Wrapping up the California vote, uncertain and mixed results for Democrats
While a red wave swept the nation, Californians sent a top Trump nemesis to the US Senate, and favored Democrats in House and state races.
10 propositions are on California’s ballot. Voters are deciding on crime, rent control and more
California voters are deciding 10 ballot propositions on issues including crime, rent control and the minimum wage.
These California toss-ups may decide which party controls Congress
The election results in toss-up congressional races in California could again tip the balance on which party controls the U.S ...
Why Californians got tougher on crime: Bleak downtowns and attention-getting retail thefts
California voters backed Proposition 36, looking for a new direction on homelessness, retail theft and drug overdoses. Gov. Gavin Newsom opposed it.
Big turnover, but Democrats keep their supermajority in the Legislature
Democrats hold a supermajority in the California state Assembly and Senate. That probably won't change in the 2024 election.