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California Democrats lean into abortion rights as ‘defining issue’

By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | May 5, 2022

Gov. Gavin Newsom and other California Democrats are counting on abortion rights to drive their voters to the polls. But some may still care more about crime, homelessness and inflation.

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As primary looms, California voting made simple

By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | April 19, 2022

CalMatters has launched an election guide with everything you need to know about California voting for the June 7 primary.

Bay Area

Senator Dianne Feinstein faces pressure to end her 30 years representing California

By Lincoln Mitchell | The Conversation | April 15, 2022

There may be increased pressure for the long-serving senator to resign so Gov. Gavin Newsom can appoint her successor.

Around Town

LWV hosts Alameda County candidate forums

By LWV Piedmont | April 15, 2022

April 18, 25 and May 2: Learn more about who's running for District Attorney, Sheriff, and Superintendent of Schools in the upcoming June 7 election.

California

Instacart, Lyft back in California political spotlight

By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | April 14, 2022

The ripple effects of Proposition 22 are still reverberating in California labor politics — and could rear up in this year’s election.

California

The politics of violence: Will Sacramento shootings influence attorney general’s race?

By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | April 13, 2022

The recent shootings that killed six in downtown Sacramento underscore the criminal justice divide in the race for California’s attorney general.

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After Sacramento shooting, a state prison release proposal is even more contentious

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 11, 2022

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has proposed changes to the rules for certain inmates to get out early.

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.