A new poll shows Xavier Becerra with a hefty lead in the California governor’s race. Voters also expressed strong opposition to AI data centers and nuanced views on environmental policies and affordability.

Both Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton stuck to familiar themes in their separate speeches to Latino leaders in downtown L.A. as they jockey for position in the California governor’s race.

Yusef Robb was an unpaid spokesperson and advisor for L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. In 2024, he signed a contract with Los Angeles World Airports for $450,000 over three years, later updated to include additional work for $137,500.

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking an important California law from going into effect. SB 343 aimed to ensure that packaging does not feature recycling symbols like the chasing arrows unless it is actually being recycled.

Kolby Lee, who served as director of communications since February, resigned from Bass’ office Monday.

Congress is expected to consider a bill this week that would put an end to the annual clock-switching practiced in most states.

Under a new budget deal, control of California schools will move from an elected superintendent to an appointed commissioner. If we’re serious about accountability, it’s long overdue, columnist Anita Chabria writes.

Graham’s death eats into Republicans’ voting majority in the Senate, as does the absence of Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized for weeks.

The federal housing bill does a lot of little things. Supporters hope it will put a dent in both California and the nation’s housing shortage.

In Alaska, Dan Sullivan is facing Dan Sullivan in one of the country’s most competitive contests. Is it a plot to boost the Democratic challenger, Mary Peltola, or mere coincidence? It sure smells fishy.