Politics California Republicans who flipped seats in 2024 are fighting to keep them California Republicans are defending their legislative gains in this year’s election; Democrats tie them to Trump’s unpopularity in 2026 May 10, 2026
Politics Tech regulation gets personal: How Tom Steyer’s brother could shape California’s AI future Tom Steyer’s brother Jim runs Common Sense Media, a tech watchdog. If Tom wins California’s election in 2026, Big Tech fears stricter AI rules May 10, 2026
Politics In the six-way race to be California’s treasurer, it likely comes down to two Democrats Six candidates compete for California state treasurer. The election pits Lt. Gov. Kounalakis against Sen. Caballero in a Democratic showdown. May 10, 2026
Politics For the lone woman left in the California governor’s race, it’s all about ‘temperament’ Katie Porter’s bid for California governor in the 2026 election stalled after viral outbursts. Experts say female candidates face a higher bar May 10, 2026
Politics Latinos in California are mad at Trump. Their votes for Democrats’ gerrymandering show it California Latinos backed Trump in 2024. But a CalMatters analysis finds they supported Democratic Prop. 50 and are now backing away from him. May 10, 2026
Politics California Republicans who flipped seats in 2024 are fighting to keep them California Republicans are defending their legislative gains in this year’s election; Democrats tie them to Trump’s unpopularity in 2026 May 10, 2026
Politics Tech regulation gets personal: How Tom Steyer’s brother could shape California’s AI future Tom Steyer’s brother Jim runs Common Sense Media, a tech watchdog. If Tom wins California’s election in 2026, Big Tech fears stricter AI rules May 10, 2026
Politics In the six-way race to be California’s treasurer, it likely comes down to two Democrats Six candidates compete for California state treasurer. The election pits Lt. Gov. Kounalakis against Sen. Caballero in a Democratic showdown. May 10, 2026
Politics For the lone woman left in the California governor’s race, it’s all about ‘temperament’ Katie Porter’s bid for California governor in the 2026 election stalled after viral outbursts. Experts say female candidates face a higher bar May 10, 2026
Politics Latinos in California are mad at Trump. Their votes for Democrats’ gerrymandering show it California Latinos backed Trump in 2024. But a CalMatters analysis finds they supported Democratic Prop. 50 and are now backing away from him. May 10, 2026