Gov. Gavin Newsom has threatened to tax 100% of the money Californians receive from President Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund for his political allies.

The state’s Republican leadership filed an emergency appeal with the justices a day after a three-judge court refused to let the state use a map it adopted three years ago that has a majority Black population in just one of its seven congressional districts.

Ken Paxton’s primary win has buoyed Democratic hopes of an upset by the viral sensation James Talarico. But touted Democrats have a history of falling flat.

PG&E has plowed at least $13.5 million into efforts to oppose Steyer’s bid for California governor, according to campaign records.

Corporations, labor unions, tech titans, tribes and other special interests have donated $79.6 million to independent committees focused on swaying the volatile California governor’s race ahead of the June 2 primary.

Like millions of Californians, I haven’t voted yet in the primary election.

Although homicides and other violent crimes are down to near-historic lows, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ challengers have zeroed in on homelessness and public drug use.

The June 2 primary will include two City Council districts where the incumbents are leaving office, one uncontested seat and a Westside race that has topped all others in campaign spending.

California’s primary election has been buffeted by a lack of front-runners, redrawn political maps, party infighting and competing voter resentment for President Trump and the state’s Democratic establishment.

Some campaign finance advocates are concerned that voters could increasingly be influenced by social media posts that they don’t know are sponsored.