Tag: California

California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra, right, stands on stage with Gov. Gavin Newsom during a campaign event on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jill Connelly)

How do Gavin Newsom and Xavier Becerra differ on certain issues?

David Zimmermann · November 14, 2026 10:34 am

California Gov. Gavin Newsom points a finger in the air as he speaks with an American flag behind him.

Newsom’s 2028 announcement puts Democrats on notice, but rivals aren’t rushing to follow

Barnini Chakraborty, Hailey Bullis · November 14, 2026 7:00 am

In this April 7, 2016, file photo, a friend of the family of Gabriel Fernandez, an 8-year-old boy who died in 2013, wears a shirt with his likeness in Los Angeles.

Family of slain 8-year-old challenges Newsom’s decision to commute California death row sentences

Barnini Chakraborty · November 12, 2026 2:27 pm

California education spending.

Beltway Confidential

California spends hundreds of billions on education but can’t repair schools

Zachary Faria · November 12, 2026 2:11 pm

New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin speaks during an interview.

Nonprofits sue five AI developers to freeze new models ‘before catastrophe strikes’

David Zimmermann · November 12, 2026 12:17 pm

A line of voting booths.

Candidate leads California race despite death months ago

Mia Cathell · November 11, 2026 3:07 pm

A damaged vehicle lies at the scene of a vehicle crash in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles police arrest DUI driver on murder charges after fatal collision

David Zimmermann · November 11, 2026 12:25 pm

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) speaks during a campaign event in Los Angeles ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Did the blue wave leave Gavin Newsom behind?

Barnini Chakraborty · November 11, 2026 6:00 am

Police lights

Three dead after car strikes pedestrians in North Hollywood

David Zimmermann · November 10, 2026 10:30 pm

Meghan Markle.

Meghan Markle’s father removes ankle monitor after child sexual abuse material arrest, DOJ says

David Zimmermann · November 10, 2026 4:09 pm

A large banner that says "Billionaire tax now" at a campaign event.

California billionaire wealth tax fails, dashing liberal dreams

Zach Halaschak · November 9, 2026 9:45 pm

California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra during a summit hosted by Politico on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Sacramento, California.

Beltway Confidential

Why don’t California Democrats have a plan for the state they’ve run for 16 years?

Zachary Faria · November 9, 2026 3:33 pm