California Achievement gaps, artificial intelligence and more: state superintendent hopefuls detail their plans at candidate forums By Michael Burke | EdSource | April 24, 2026 The top candidates vying to be California’s next superintendent of public instruction took the stage for two virtual forums this week.
Elections Billionaire blitz: Steyer’s $132 million campaign dwarfs rivals in California governor race By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | April 24, 2026 Candidates' recent campaign finance disclosures also reveal Swalwell used campaign funds to pay an attorney defending him against misconduct accusations.
Elections California election officials face false choice: count votes quickly or count them right By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | April 24, 2026 Large partisan divide over election integrity.
Elections A plan to cut a California tax is going to voters. Why LA’s ‘mansion tax’ is at the center of it By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 22, 2026 Other cities would also see an impact if the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers' Association-sponsored measure passes in November.
Elections Lagging in polls and fundraising, Betty Yee drops out of California governor’s race By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | April 20, 2026 Yee did not immediately endorse another candidate but said she would do so in the next few days.
California Poll finds the race for California state superintendent is wide open By John Fensterwald | EdSource | April 17, 2026 The PPIC survey of 1,604 California adults was conducted between March 26 and April 3.
Elections California Democrats can’t decide on a governor. Don’t count on Newsom or Pelosi for help By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | April 17, 2026 The race for governor is frustratingly murky on the Democratic side, with seven major candidates splitting the vote.
Bay Area Is Matt Mahan’s campaign for California governor losing steam? By Brandon Pho | San Jose Spotlight | April 14, 2026 The South Bay Democrat recently parted ways with a prominent campaign strategist.
Bay Area Bay Area leaders react as Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns amid sexual assault allegations By Kiley Russell and Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | April 14, 2026 The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office opened an investigation into sexual assault allegations against the East Bay congressman.
Elections Candidates for California governor call on Swalwell to drop out after allegations of sexual assault By Jeanne Kuang and Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | April 10, 2026 One of the top contenders in the race, Swalwell denies the accusations; meanwhile some endorsers have withdrawn their support.