State Government Newsom, Villaraigosa Emerge From Pack In New California Governor Poll February 7, 2018 | Ben Adler Two Democrats in this year’s race for California governor have emerged as the clear favorites in the June primary in a new poll that shows Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa locked in a virtual tie. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Ballot Initiative To Create 12,000 Legislative Districts Fails February 6, 2018 | Ben Bradford The measure did not garner enough qualified signatures, despite millions of dollars from a candidate for governor.
State Government Latest California Governor Campaign Fundraising Reports Are Out, And Gavin Newsom Is Lapping The Field February 1, 2018 | Ben Adler Democratic Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom isn’t just leading in the polls in California governor’s race. He’s got the most money in the bank, too. And it isn’t even close.
State Government Rival Bids To Overturn California Gas Tax Join Forces January 22, 2018 | Ben Adler Dueling efforts to ask voters to overturn California’s new transportation funding law – and its fuel tax and vehicle fee increases – have consolidated into one. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Candidates For California's Next Governor Battle To Separate Themselves In Forum January 13, 2018 It got heated — and personal — when the six major candidates met on stage at USC to discuss the issues facing California.
California Republican Royce Says He Won't Seek Re-Election January 8, 2018 Republican Rep. Ed Royce of California, who is chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, says he will not seek re-election after serving out his 13th term.
State Government Tom Steyer Says He's Putting Millions Into 2018 Elections, But He Won't Run January 8, 2018 | Sally Longenecker The San Francisco billionaire Democrat announced he won't run for office this year, but he's going to spend $30 million on mobilizing young voters.
State Government Doug Ose Joins Republican Field For California Governor January 5, 2018 | Ben Adler A third Republican has entered this year’s California governor’s race: former Sacramento-area Congressman Doug Ose..
State Government Ballot Breakdown: These Initiative Ideas Are Headed Your Way January 4, 2018 This year civically engaged Californians will be expected to have informed opinions about affordable housing and park funding, how best to divvy up cap-and-trade money, and how to spend the state’s new gas tax money.
Poll: Majority Of California Voters Support Gas Tax Repeal December 22, 2017 | Ben Adler According to a new UC Berkeley poll out Friday, likely voters back the repeal of the transportation funding measure by a margin of 52 percent to 43 percent.