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

After recent shakeups, 10 candidates remain in the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom next year, including Eric Swalwell and Katie Porter. Read More

Bilionaire Tom Steyer declares run for California governor

After spending $12 million of his own money backing California's Prop 50 redistricting race, Democrat Tom Steyer announces his run for governor. Read More

California Politics 360 Full Episode | Attorney General Rob Bonta interview, budget roundtable

On California Politics 360, Attorney General Rob Bonta talks about his political future and we also take a deep dive into the state budget and the expected shortfall. Read More

California Politics 360 Full Episode | The impacts of the indictment of Gov. Newsom's former top aide

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff, Dana Williamson, was indicted on 23 federal charges. She pleaded not guilty to charges, including fraud, conspiracy, obstruction of justice and making false ... Read More

Inside California Politics: Nov. 2, 2025

(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — This week on Inside California Politics, host Nikki Laurenzo sits down with political analysts from both sides of the aisle to break down the current state of the ... Read More

The Unlikely Center of 2025 Politics: California

Newsom’s approval rating in California was on a downward trend from 2020 to 2024. A U.C. Berkeley poll conducted in April found that by more than 2 to 1, voters felt he was giving more attention to ... Read More

Co-conspirators charged in California political fraud case, accused of stealing campaign funds

Two high-ranking men in California politics were arraigned on felony conspiracy charges in federal court on Friday. There are five co-conspirators in the bombshell case of political corruption and ... Read More