Newsom leads Cox in new poll of governor’s race
SACRAMENTO >> With 75 days to go before the June 5 primary election, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to lead the field for governor, while former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio...
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Many California Democratic candidates aren’t publicly backing Nancy Pelosi
Conor Lamb’s surprise win in a deep-red Pennsylvania congressional district this week was great news for Democrats — but not necessarily for Nancy Pelosi. In the wake of his victory,...
Should self-driving cars be on the road before safety regs are in place? Feinstein says ‘no’
WASHINGTON >> The senior U.S. senator from the country’s most tech-savvy state has for months blocked a bill championed by some of California’s biggest tech companies that would cut regulations...
Late GOP entries shake up congressional races
SACRAMENTO >> Last-minute entries by Republican candidates threaten to shake up several key California congressional races Friday, raising the prospect that Democrats could get shut out in crucial House seats...
California Democratic Party declines to endorse Feinstein
SAN DIEGO >> In a surprising show of discontent with one of California’s most enduring political leaders, the state Democratic Party declined to make an endorsement in this year’s U.S....
San Jose State econ professor running for lieutenant governor
SAN JOSE >> A San Jose State University economics professor is running for lieutenant governor as a Republican and advocating for fewer regulations and more affordable college education.“It’s time for...
Political neophyte topping Feinstein and de León in small-dollar donations
SACRAMENTO >> Perhaps only in California can a politician who has championed single-payer health care, a “sanctuary state” bill and a 100 percent clean energy mandate be tarred for not...
Kamala Harris endorses Newsom for governor
Sen. Kamala Harris endorsed Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom for governor on Friday, adding a dose of political star power to his lineup of supporters and becoming the most prominent California...
Hillary Clinton’s former national political director files to run for governor
SACRAMENTO >> A top Hillary Clinton campaign aide filed paperwork to run for California governor on Wednesday morning, potentially shaking up a crowded field of candidates.Amanda Renteria, who served as...
GOP candidate’s campaign reels in wake of sexual harassment claims
SACRAMENTO >> The sexual harassment debate that has roiled Sacramento for months erupted into the governor’s race on Monday, as Republican candidate Travis Allen faced the political fallout of newly...
