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1 day ago

How the Impact of Proposition 13 Lives On Nearly 50 Years After It Passed | KQED

California was a leader in social movements during the 70s, but also experienced a powerful anti-tax movement led by Howard Jarvis.
#gavin-newsom
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Californians say Newsom is more focused on boosting presidential prospects than fixing state

Majority of voters see Newsom prioritizing personal political ambitions over state issues.
California voter sentiment is divided on Newsom's performance and ability to lead.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Californians say Newsom is more focused on boosting presidential prospects than fixing state

Majority of voters see Newsom prioritizing personal political ambitions over state issues.
California voter sentiment is divided on Newsom's performance and ability to lead.
SF politics
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

Is California's Plan to Trump-Proof the State Enough?

Gavin Newsom aims to protect California from potential Trump administration policies through strategic investment and legislation.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Their political futures uncertain, Newsom and Harris go on the road to Compton to feed young dreams

Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom are navigating uncertain political futures amid speculation about their ambitions for 2028 and California's 2026 gubernatorial race.
SF politics
fromNewsmax
1 month ago

With Eye on '28 Newsom Limits State Workers' Remote 'Work' Fun

Governor Newsom may be gearing up for a 2028 presidential run by appealing to broader political views, but actions might not follow his statements.
#clean-energy
#bart
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
San Francisco

This fee could almost double the cost of your BART trip to the airport

fromSFGATE
2 days ago
San Francisco

This fee could almost double the cost of your BART trip to the airport

#gubernatorial-candidates
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

California labor leaders grill Democrats running for governor on AI, benefits for strikers

Candidates expressed pro-labor support on key issues at a gathering of California 2026 gubernatorial hopefuls.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

California labor leaders grill Democrats running for governor on AI, benefits for strikers

Candidates expressed pro-labor support on key issues at a gathering of California 2026 gubernatorial hopefuls.
#public-safety
SF politics
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Gov. Newsom pushed for more police chases in Oakland. After bystander death, critics say he should 'own it'

Gov. Newsom advocates for more aggressive police chases in Oakland to fight crime, despite significant community safety concerns.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Outraged senators urge DHS to end 'welfare checks' following unannounced L.A. school visits

Federal agents conducted unauthorized visits at LA elementary schools, raising concerns among California senators about public trust and child safety protocols.
SF politics
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Gov. Newsom pushed for more police chases in Oakland. After bystander death, critics say he should 'own it'

Gov. Newsom advocates for more aggressive police chases in Oakland to fight crime, despite significant community safety concerns.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Outraged senators urge DHS to end 'welfare checks' following unannounced L.A. school visits

Federal agents conducted unauthorized visits at LA elementary schools, raising concerns among California senators about public trust and child safety protocols.
#democratic-party
SF politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Kamala Harris' tentative return to politics is a DNC fundraiser where tickets start at $25K: report

Kamala Harris is considering future political runs, including California governor in 2026 or presidential nomination in 2028.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Why Kamala Harris could run for California governor and bypass another White House bid

Kamala Harris may have a better chance running for California governor than re-entering a crowded presidential race.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Kamala Harris returns to spotlight in major speech slamming Trump

Kamala Harris resurfaces with a strong speech criticizing the Trump administration and hints at her political future.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

California Democrats eye future leadership as Kamala Harris weighs gubernatorial run

California Democrats seek to redefine party leadership post-Gavin Newsom amidst a competitive gubernatorial race.
California
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Ex-Biden HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra launches Calif. governor bid - potentially putting him on a collision course with Kamala Harris

Xavier Becerra is running for California governor and will not drop out if Kamala Harris enters the race.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Kamala Harris' tentative return to politics is a DNC fundraiser where tickets start at $25K: report

Kamala Harris is considering future political runs, including California governor in 2026 or presidential nomination in 2028.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Why Kamala Harris could run for California governor and bypass another White House bid

Kamala Harris may have a better chance running for California governor than re-entering a crowded presidential race.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Kamala Harris returns to spotlight in major speech slamming Trump

Kamala Harris resurfaces with a strong speech criticizing the Trump administration and hints at her political future.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

California Democrats eye future leadership as Kamala Harris weighs gubernatorial run

California Democrats seek to redefine party leadership post-Gavin Newsom amidst a competitive gubernatorial race.
California
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Ex-Biden HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra launches Calif. governor bid - potentially putting him on a collision course with Kamala Harris

Xavier Becerra is running for California governor and will not drop out if Kamala Harris enters the race.
from48 hills
3 days ago

New Yimby bill would make it harder for cities to raise money for affordabe housing - 48 hills

The Yimby movement is supporting the AB 698 bill which would complicate local government efforts to raise real-estate transfer taxes vital for affordable housing funding.
NYC real estate
#legislation
Women in technology
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Contributor: Why California leads the way toward parity for women in elected office

California's state Senate achieved a historic majority with women, moving towards gender parity in legislative representation.
SF politics
fromFox News
1 month ago

California Dems run ads against GOP on sex trafficking bill after blocking penalties for teen solicitation

California Democratic Party ads imply Republicans oppose stronger protections for teen trafficking victims amid legislative debates.
fromKqed
4 weeks ago
SF politics

California's Tiny Home Boom Signals Hope In Housing Crisis Though Challenges Remain | KQED

Women in technology
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Contributor: Why California leads the way toward parity for women in elected office

California's state Senate achieved a historic majority with women, moving towards gender parity in legislative representation.
SF politics
fromFox News
1 month ago

California Dems run ads against GOP on sex trafficking bill after blocking penalties for teen solicitation

California Democratic Party ads imply Republicans oppose stronger protections for teen trafficking victims amid legislative debates.
fromKqed
4 weeks ago
SF politics

California's Tiny Home Boom Signals Hope In Housing Crisis Though Challenges Remain | KQED

#local-governance
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Letters: State's leaders are the cause of our high cost of living

California's high costs stem from local leadership failures, not national tariffs or economic conditions.
MDUSD must prioritize community resources like KVHS despite budget constraints.
Recent tax bill poses risks to clean energy initiatives.
#climate-change
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Newsom in fight to advance plans for $20-billion water tunnel in the Sacramento Delta

The controversy over California's $20-billion water tunnel centers on climate adaptation needs versus environmental concerns and potential political influence.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Villaraigosa Pivots to Slamming High Gas Prices in Bid to Break Out of Gubernatorial Pack - Streetsblog California

SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Newsom in fight to advance plans for $20-billion water tunnel in the Sacramento Delta

The controversy over California's $20-billion water tunnel centers on climate adaptation needs versus environmental concerns and potential political influence.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Villaraigosa Pivots to Slamming High Gas Prices in Bid to Break Out of Gubernatorial Pack - Streetsblog California

NYC politics
from48 hills
1 week ago

Could a New York mayoral candidate have a solution to SF, state budget crisis? - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie and Gov. Newsom face labor opposition as budget cuts threaten essential services and potential layoffs.
#transgender-rights
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Trump threatens to hold up federal funding for California over transgender athlete in women's sports

Trump threatens to withhold federal funds from California due to its support for transgender athletes in women's sports.
LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Justice Department to investigate California, back lawsuit over transgender kids in sports

Federal investigation launched into California's policies on transgender student athletes competing in sports.
Trump administration seeks to curtail transgender rights by supporting investigations against California schools.
#kamala-harris
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Kamala Harris blasts Trump's policies in first major speech since leaving office

Kamala Harris critiques Trump's administration for abandoning American ideals and warns of a constitutional crisis.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF politics

California voters 'indifferent' over potential Kamala Harris run for governor: 'Surprising lack of enthusiasm'

US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Kamala Harris blasts Trump's policies in first major speech since leaving office

Kamala Harris critiques Trump's administration for abandoning American ideals and warns of a constitutional crisis.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF politics

California voters 'indifferent' over potential Kamala Harris run for governor: 'Surprising lack of enthusiasm'

#homelessness
#environmental-policy
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
California

Two California Counties Battle Trump Administration Over Homelessness Funding | KQED

California courts are opposing ideological censorship in education.
A costly water project in California faces opposition from lawmakers and environmentalists.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
SF politics

Newsom seeks to short-cut process to build $20-billion Delta water tunnel

Gov. Newsom proposes to accelerate a $20-billion water tunnel project amid controversy over environmental impacts and legal challenges.
California
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Two California Counties Battle Trump Administration Over Homelessness Funding | KQED

California courts are opposing ideological censorship in education.
A costly water project in California faces opposition from lawmakers and environmentalists.
#tax-policy
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Seven ways Trump's tax and spending bill could affect Californians

The House's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' proposes significant tax changes and Medicaid reforms, affecting California voters.
#proposition-36
#political-strategy
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Latest line: A good week for Buffy Wicks, a bad week for Jesse Arreguin

Buffy Wicks, the Assemblywoman from Oakland, has gained significant recognition with an early endorsement from Governor Gavin Newsom for her bill AB 609, which aims to facilitate residential construction by exempting it from the California Environmental Quality Act.
East Bay (California)
#healthcare
fromKqed
2 months ago
SF politics

Why Medi-Cal And GOP Budget Could Cut Into Republican Gains In California | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
Silicon Valley

Democrats Hope a Progressive Push Can Flip a Conservative Enclave in California | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
SF politics

Why Medi-Cal And GOP Budget Could Cut Into Republican Gains In California | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
Silicon Valley

Democrats Hope a Progressive Push Can Flip a Conservative Enclave in California | KQED

fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Walters: Democratic gubernatorial candidates avoid attacking state oil industry

"We can't continue to be a party of just people that drive a Tesla, not a Toyota pickup, or ride a bus like my mother did... We're putting this notion of just renewables on the backs of working people."
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Letters: Walters deserves readers' thanks for his perspective

"Thank you, and keep up the good work. Walters should be thanked for shedding light on the hidden, unsavory, inappropriate and often corrupt practices of our elected officials."
US politics
#gubernatorial-race
California
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Steve Hilton, Former Fox News Host, Is Running for California Governor

Steve Hilton is campaigning for California's governorship, facing challenges against a Democratic stronghold and competition from other notable candidates.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Walters: Democrats seeking governorship strut their stuff for state's unions

California's gubernatorial race is heating up with prominent Democrats vying for the role amid ongoing social and economic crises.
California
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Steve Hilton, Former Fox News Host, Is Running for California Governor

Steve Hilton is campaigning for California's governorship, facing challenges against a Democratic stronghold and competition from other notable candidates.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Walters: Democrats seeking governorship strut their stuff for state's unions

California's gubernatorial race is heating up with prominent Democrats vying for the role amid ongoing social and economic crises.
SF LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Trump's attacks on transgender Americans are a test in California's governor's race

Toni Atkins emphasizes the urgent need to protect LGBTQ+ youth amid increasing political assaults on their rights.
California
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

Californians Worried About Medi-Cal as Congressional Republicans Consider Cuts | KQED

Medi-Cal cuts could lead to significant job losses beyond just affected patients.
fromKqed
1 month ago

Most California Republican Voters Still Confident In Trump Administration | KQED

"Ben Pino, a former Democrat turned Trump supporter, mentioned, 'It's kind of funny because I was like all these people that are losing their minds right now over this guy..."
US Elections
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Trump's popularity in a slump in California amid abuse-of-power concerns

A significant majority of Californians disapprove of Trump's performance and lack confidence in the judiciary to check presidential power.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

CA Democrats in Sacramento Backed into a Corner over Teen Sex Solicitation Bill

California Republicans leverage legislation on sex crimes to expose Democratic divides and garner media attention.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

How California Sanctuary Policies Are Faring Under Pressure From Trump

California has a history of sanctuary policies that have evolved from protecting war protesters to shielding undocumented immigrants.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Fight intensifies over bill by former Edison executive to gut rooftop solar credits

Calderon stated that she introduced AB 942 to address concerns about energy credits for rooftop solar owners, admitting that a significant majority benefited from these incentives.
Silicon Valley real estate
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Former bassist for pop rockers OneRepublic to take on veteran California GOP House member

Democrats are leveraging celebrity endorsements, like Tim Myers, to challenge long-serving Republicans in key battlegrounds for the upcoming elections.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Lurie Rings In 100 Days

Rep. Mark Desaulnier is committed to opposing the potential transformation of the FCI Dublin women's prison into an immigrant detention facility, a concern voiced by his constituents.
San Francisco
fromKqed
1 month ago

Border Patrol Arrest Claims From Bakersfield Raid Don't Match Records | KQED

Gregory Bovino's 'Operation Return to Sender' aimed to target illegal immigrants with criminal histories, yet only one arrest record for the 78 detained emerged.
East Bay (California)
SF politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Our former CA state rep Low fined $106k for hiding payment to Alec Baldwin

Evan Low was fined $106,000 for hiding a $227,000 payment to Alec Baldwin during his 2020 campaign fundraising.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Walters: In California's Capitol, some political fights span decades

The Capitol's dynamics in 1975 were pretty much what they are today, with influential interests and financial conflicts mirroring the present political landscape.
SF politics
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

California's schools chief has a $200,000 salary and a Bay Area side gig

Thurmond's outside employment is unusual but legal; he claims it is necessary for family support without conflicts affecting his official role.
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