‘Extremely scary’: Specter of an all-GOP governor’s race spurs push to remake open primary
A political consultant filed an application with state officials seeking to alter California’s voting system by reverting to a traditional primary with the top vote-getters from each party.
Top takeaways from fiery, at times ugly, California governor debate on CNN
Democrat Xavier Becerra’s rapid rise in California’s race for governor made him a ripe and constant target during a combative nationally televised debate Tuesday evening.
Governor’s debate spawns another raucous clash: 5 explosive moments
Candidates for California governor face off in another televised debate hosted by L.A. TV stations NBC4 and Telemundo 52 as voting begins in the June 2 primary.
Newsom pledges to move forward with Delta water tunnel in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom provided a chronological look back at his water policies and asserted the need to continue his effort to modernize state infrastructure through the Delta Conveyance Project.
This is the most compelling California governor’s race in ages. Really.
Far from boring, the contest is the most wide open in a generation, with a potential to make history in November. Those yawning at the contest may be looking for glitz and entertainment. Voters aren’t.
Arcadia mayor, accused of being Chinese foreign agent, strikes deal with feds and resigns
Federal authorities alleged that Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, was cultivated to help promote pro-China policies, according to a plea agreement unsealed Monday.
Democrats ask the Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts
The move came after the Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a constitutional amendment that voters narrowly passed just last month.
Tom Steyer courts Latinos in Santa Ana. A young voter wonders if it’s just a show
A visit to Santa Ana, the heart of Latino Orange County, was a good move for Steyer. At Alta Baja, he could talk to my Mexican American wife and other blue-collar Latinos.
Another sales tax hike? Rising costs a concern for L.A. voters in healthcare measure
With the electorate in a dour mood and reeling from rocketing gas prices, some speculate that voters’ willingness to tax themselves may be dwindling as ballots arrive for the June 2 election.
California’s Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers
The challenges are part of a national wave reshaping the debate over generational power and the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterms.