Californians are voting on a wide-open 2026 governor’s race in the June 2 primary election. Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer are leading in polls.
Month: May 2026
California’s Board of Equalization has a quirky history dating back to the 19th Century. It’s a launching pad to statewide political office, too.
We showed how data brokers were making it too hard to exercise rights under California law. Under Senate pressure, they changed their ways
California lawmakers advance a bill easing restrictions on E85 conversion kits as gas prices near $6 per gallon statewide.
Gov. Gavin Newsom issues a wide-ranging executive order issued to study everything from job subsidies to stock compensation policies.
Native American students in California who are mixed race are not identified by their tribal affiliations. A proposed law would change that.
National Democrats endorsed the moderate to challenge Republican Rep. David Valadao in the Central Valley, angering the local parties.
California legislators blocked bills to post lobbyist letters online in real time, leaving the public in the dark about who influences laws.
GOP lawmakers want moderates to view their voter ID push aa “common sense,” but they haven’t let go of President Trump’s fraud narrative.
Can you trust that post about Tom Steyer? How paid influencers are flooding into the governor’s race
Billionaire Tom Steyer’s California governor campaign paid influencers to post about him. Some didn’t disclose it, and the law can’t stop it.