Bay Area Newsom picks Laphonza Butler, political ally and power player, to replace Feinstein By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | October 2, 2023 The governor rebuffed pressure to appoint CA-12's Rep. Barbara Lee.
Elections With the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whom will Newsom appoint? By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | September 29, 2023 Newsom has said he would appoint a caretaker, not one of the three Democrats who are already running.
Elections Why California Republicans are facing a moment of truth By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | September 28, 2023 GOP leaders and activists will hear Friday from Donald Trump and other presidential candidates before deciding whether to change the party platform on abortion and same-sex marriage.
Bay Area 2024 state ballot will determine if school parcel taxes can pass by majority vote By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 22, 2023 A recent court decision that permits some parcel taxes by majority vote is in jeopardy.
California Ballot initiative would make personal finance a high school graduation requirement By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 12, 2023 Backers of the proposal are aiming for 2024 ballot.
California This bill could give Californians an ally on public record requests By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | September 12, 2023 A bipartisan bill would create a state ombudsperson to intervene when public records requests are denied.
Bay Area Young voter engagement has dipped since 2020. These groups want to change that By Catherine Allen | Bay City News | September 1, 2023 More than 200 organizations in the Bay Area work on improving political engagement.
California California’s high court upholds voting rights law By Lynn La | CalMatters | August 25, 2023 Santa Monica's at-large voting system was found to dilute the representation of certain minorities.
Elections Why a Colorado ambulance company wants to limit California taxes By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | August 24, 2023 American Medical Response has poured more than $3 million into a November 2024 initiative to raise requirements for levying taxes and fees.
Elections Pamela Price opponents take next steps in recall effort By Bay City News | August 15, 2023 Notice of intent to circulate a recall petition was filed Tuesday with the AC Registrar of Voters.