business Why is so much special interest money flowing into a California special election? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 4, 2022 The more than $1 million spent on a San Diego special Assembly seat election today is likely a preview of battles to come in the 2022 campaign.
California Cop cash: California law enforcement gives big to campaigns By Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | March 29, 2022 The biggest recipient is Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, who is trying to unseat Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Bay Area Will Gov. Newsom do more to reduce California inequality? By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | March 8, 2022 Newsom took office promising to tackle poverty.
gavin newsom Soaring gas prices put California Democrats in a bind By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | March 8, 2022 California gas prices are the highest in the nation, posing political challenges for Newsom and lawmakers ahead of the 2022 election.
Bay Area Lost in translation? California election ballots may be in fewer languages By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | February 21, 2022 About 40 percent of Californians speak a language other than English at home and one in five have limited English knowledge.
California No legal battles for California’s new election maps. But what lessons can be learned? By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | February 14, 2022 California’s independent redistricting commission was slammed on social media and pummeled in public meetings.
City How to apply for City Council vacancy By City of Piedmont and Exedra Staff | January 24, 2022 Applications must be delivered to the City Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2022.
Education What’s behind the ‘Great Resignation’ of California lawmakers? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | January 10, 2022 A combination of new electoral districts, term limits, and political ambition lie behind many departures.
California California redistricting stumbles toward finish line By Foon Rhee | CalMatters | December 20, 2021 The state's independent redistricting commission has a Dec. 27 deadline to submit final report to the secretary of state.
budget Why is California’s redistricting commission under increasing scrutiny? By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | December 8, 2021 The independent citizens panel is facing questions over its spending and budget.