Elections California redistricting plan: 5 things to know about Newsom’s bid to redraw election maps By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | August 18, 2025 Governor Newsom’s plan could give his party five more seats and offset a Texas gerrymander.
Elections Northern California Republican heckled at packed town hall over Trump and Medi-Cal By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | August 11, 2025 Relentless, raucous interjections went on for nearly 90 minutes.
Bay Area Newsom makes seven judicial appointments in Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara counties By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 11, 2025 Here's the scoop on Alameda County's newest judges.
Elections Kounalakis becomes latest Democrat to drop run for governor By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | August 8, 2025 Kounalakis was trailing in polling and fundraising in a crowded field of Democrats seeking to replace Governor Newsom.
Elections Newsom wants voters to weigh in on new congressional districts in November By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | July 31, 2025 Newsom says California must respond to a partisan redistricting war set off by President Trump.
Elections Kamala Harris will not run for California governor By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | July 30, 2025 The decision leaves open the possibility that Harris will make another bid for the White House in 2028.
California ‘Everything is at stake’: Newsom pushes for redistricting as Texas weighs new GOP maps By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | July 29, 2025 Newsom is exploring multiple options to squeeze more Democratic districts out of the state.
California California Democrats choose progressive Latina as next state Senate leader By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | June 9, 2025 Sen. Monique Limón will be the first woman of color to hold the state Senate leader position.
Oakland Community, politicians give Mayor Barbara Lee ‘Oakland love’ at inaugural celebration By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | June 9, 2025 Lee, 78, will serve out the remainder of Thao’s term and could spend much of her term running to retain the mayor’s office.
Elections Young Democrats offer lessons for their leaders at party convention By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | June 2, 2025 The stakes are high: As California Dems aim to retake the U.S. House in battleground districts next year, young voters could be key to victory.