Elections Can you trust that post about Tom Steyer? How paid influencers are flooding into the governor’s race By Jeanne Kuang, Yue Stella Yu, and Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | 13 hours ago The billionaire is paying influencers to boost his California governor campaign. Some didn’t disclose it.
Elections Nancy Pelosi puts thumb on the scale in race for her successor. Here’s who she endorsed By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | May 18, 2026 A last-minute twist in the three-way Democratic race to become San Francisco’s next congressmember.
Uncategorized Insurance commissioner candidates float bigger California role By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | May 17, 2026 From a public wildfire authority to a state backstop, California insurance regulator candidates propose greater state involvement.
Elections Panicked California Democrats are pushing a risky strategy: Wait ’til the last minute to vote By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | May 12, 2026 A flurry of very late votes could delay the populous state's already slow ballot-counting process.
Elections Governor YIMBY: In California’s unsettled race, most candidates see eye-to-eye on housing By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 12, 2026 On zoning, permitting, fees and NIMBY obstruction, the leading candidates all say the state must make it easier to build more homes.
Education California voters are about to elect a new state superintendent. It’s barely on the radar By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | May 12, 2026 Nearly a third of California voters are undecided in the race for state superintendent of public instruction.
Education Voters to decide fate of $8M annual parcel tax for Peralta Community College District By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 28, 2026 Funds raised through Measure A are earmarked for academic classes, student services, and job training.
Bay Area Who wants to be California’s insurance commissioner? Your guide to the candidates By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | April 27, 2026 CalMatters interviewed five leading candidates who want to regulate one of the world’s biggest insurance markets. Here’s what they said.
Elections Voter ID initiative qualifies for California’s November election By Nadia Lathan | CalMatters | April 24, 2026 An upcoming ballot measure would add new voter ID requirements compelling people to prove their citizenship before they cast a ballot.
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.