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California's EV dream hits a contentious reality check

California has established itself as the national leader in clean energy and transportation-demonstrating a penchant for setting policies often adopted by other states. So when Governor Gavin Newsom ... Read More

What’s lacking among the candidates for California governor

Anita Chabria and David Lauter bring insights into legislation, politics and policy from California and beyond. In your inbox three times per week. SACRAMENTO — To be elected governor of California, a ... Read More

California's legislative analyst, Newsom's Department of Finance weigh in on state's budget problem | California Politics 360

California state lawmakers and Governor Gavin Newsom have one big responsibility, and that's to figure out how to spend taxpayer dollars. Joining us now is California legislative analyst Gabe Pettig, ... Read More

A Republican California governor? It’s possible, but a long shot

Anita Chabria and David Lauter bring insights into legislation, politics and policy from California and beyond. In your inbox three times per week. SACRAMENTO — Maybe we’ve all been wrong — we ... Read More

California’s 13 gubernatorial candidates battle over banning trans student-athletes

California Governor Gavin Newsom at the Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in ... Read More

New names lead CA Governor’s race poll, although majority remain undecided

New polling from Emerson College released Thursday shows new frontrunners for both parties in the 2026 California Governor’s race. The polling data, which was commissioned by Nexstar and Inside ... Read More

Who’s running for California governor? Here’s a look at the current field of candidates

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The game of musical chairs in the race to be California’s next governor lost another player last week. After ... Read More

A sheriff, a billionaire, a tinge of scandal. California governor's race packs drama, uncertainty

The race for California governor features former presidential wannabes, a county sheriff, two women who could become the first female to hold the office, House members current and former, an ... Read More

F.B.I. Letters Send Shivers Through California’s Political Inner Circle

The indictment of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff shocked many power players in California. Now, some wonder how far the investigation will spread. By Laurel Rosenhall Laurel Rosenhall has ... Read More