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.
Bay Area Oakland settles lawsuit alleging candidates in 2022 election allowed to file after deadline By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 10, 2025 Lawyer for plaintiff says a lack of election integrity, public accountability, and incompetence and government dysfunction were at the heart of the lawsuit.
Bay Area Interim Oakland mayor announces city budget proposal will be 4 days late By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 2, 2025 Barbara Lee will replace Jenkins, who is standing in for former mayor Sheng Thao, who was ousted in a November recall election.
Oakland Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee outlines first-100-days agenda to tackle city’s issues By Thomas Hughes and Glenn Gehlke | Bay City News | April 23, 2025 Her agenda addresses the structural challenges that impact everything from budget to whether Oaklanders can walk the streets safely at night.
Elections Barbara Lee declares victory in Oakland mayor’s race By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | April 22, 2025 Lee's closest opponent, Loren Taylor, conceded on Friday.
Elections A Fox News host? A sheriff? Is there a Republican who can finally win statewide in California again? By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | April 22, 2025 Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco lead the field of Republicans who hope to snap a long GOP losing streak in next year’s California governor’s race.