The California governor and L.A. mayor races are heating up in the final weeks before the primary. Ads for Spencer Pratt, Matt Mahan and Tom Steyer offer insights into who might win and why.

Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the Trump administration is deferring $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements to California over concerns the state is allowing “fraudsters” to drive up costs to taxpayers by pushing unnecessary medications on unsuspecting patients.

The $100-million fund would help wildfire victims rebuild homes by covering loan-loss guarantees and reducing interest rates during construction.

The early morning Senate committee vote came after hours of impassioned testimony from Black residents and Democrats opposed to the move.

Republican state officials are confusing voters and creating logistical headaches for local election officials across the South by redistricting U.S. House seats as primary season is underway

Severely disabled veterans in California could be getting an expanded tax break. Proposed legislation would exempt from taxation 50% of the residential property owned by a fully disabled veteran, or 100% if their household income does not exceed $40,000.

Xavier Becerra is under attack in California’s governor’s race after his trusted advisor Sean McCluskie pleaded guilty in December to stealing from Becerra’s campaign account.

The social media blowback exploded like a digital Montezuma’s revenge. Some noted that “street tacos” are made with corn tortillas and bought from a food truck or street stall.

Democrat Katie Porter’s campaign for governor is dogged by unflattering videos. Sacramento power players are turned off by her temperament, but some women in politics say it highlights a double standard.

It’s a showdown that — regardless of the outcome in the June 2 primary election — probably won’t have Republicans in a celebratory mood.