Elections Nancy Pelosi puts thumb on the scale in race for her successor. Here’s who she endorsed By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | May 18, 2026 A last-minute twist in the three-way Democratic race to become San Francisco’s next congressmember.
Uncategorized Insurance commissioner candidates float bigger California role By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | May 17, 2026 From a public wildfire authority to a state backstop, California insurance regulator candidates propose greater state involvement.
Elections Panicked California Democrats are pushing a risky strategy: Wait ’til the last minute to vote By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | May 12, 2026 A flurry of very late votes could delay the populous state's already slow ballot-counting process.
Elections Governor YIMBY: In California’s unsettled race, most candidates see eye-to-eye on housing By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 12, 2026 On zoning, permitting, fees and NIMBY obstruction, the leading candidates all say the state must make it easier to build more homes.
Elections In California governor race, single-payer is a litmus test. There’s still no way to pay for it. By Christine Mai-Duc | KFF Health News | May 8, 2026 Proponents say a government-run health system is an answer to rising premiums and other spiraling healthcare costs.
Elections In the six-way race to be California’s treasurer, it likely comes down to two Democrats By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 5, 2026 The state's treasurer manages bonds, pensions, and billions in cash.
Elections Tech regulation gets personal: How Tom Steyer’s brother could shape California’s AI future By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | May 4, 2026 Jim Steyer is a well known force in Sacramento working on tech regulations and protecting kids online.
Elections Meet the candidates for California lieutenant governor: ‘A job about nothing’ By Nadia Lathan | CalMatters | April 30, 2026 Five vie for the statewide office.
Bay Area Supreme Court ruling on voting won’t change California districts, but could hurt Democrats By Nigel Duara and Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | April 29, 2026 The law in California was primarily used to help Latinos gain political representation.
Education Voters to decide fate of $8M annual parcel tax for Peralta Community College District By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 28, 2026 Funds raised through Measure A are earmarked for academic classes, student services, and job training.