Republican state senator to challenge Newsom in California
California Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle will announce his candidacy for governor on Tuesday, one of the first Republicans to publicly challenge Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom since his decisive victory in a recall election just five months ago.
California Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle will announce his candidacy for governor on Tuesday, one of the first Republicans to publicly challenge Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom since his decisive victory in a recall election just five months ago.
California recall election cost taxpayers $200 million
The $200 million price tag is still nearly 30% less than state officials had budgeted.
The $200 million price tag is still nearly 30% less than state officials had budgeted.
Measure would reduce salaries of elected officials if homelessness goals are not met
Details were released Friday on a ballot measure organized by Councilman Joe Buscaino, who is running for mayor of LA, to ban encampments across the city and prioritize emergency temporary shelter production and if approved, the measure would reduce salaries of elected officials if the goals are not met.
Details were released Friday on a ballot measure organized by Councilman Joe Buscaino, who is running for mayor of LA, to ban encampments across the city and prioritize emergency temporary shelter production and if approved, the measure would reduce salaries of elected officials if the goals are not met.
Gun rights group sues San Jose over liability law requiring firearm insurance
The San Jose City Council overwhelmingly approved the measure despite opposition from gun owners who said it would violate their Second Amendment rights.
The San Jose City Council overwhelmingly approved the measure despite opposition from gun owners who said it would violate their Second Amendment rights.
Healthcare regardless of immigration status included in Newsom's budget proposal
California would be the first state to provide health coverage to all immigrants in the country illegally under the budget Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed Monday.
California would be the first state to provide health coverage to all immigrants in the country illegally under the budget Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed Monday.
President Elder? Larry Elder talks his political future on “The Issue Is”
Last July, in the midst of the state’s second ever recall campaign, Conservative Radio Host Larry Elder announced he would join dozens of other challengers trying to oust Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Last July, in the midst of the state’s second ever recall campaign, Conservative Radio Host Larry Elder announced he would join dozens of other challengers trying to oust Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Larry Elder isn’t running for CA Governor, but he may run for President
Larry Elder won more votes than any other candidate hoping to take Gov. Gavin Newsom’s job in California’s recall election in 2021. But, he won't be running again in 2022.
Larry Elder won more votes than any other candidate hoping to take Gov. Gavin Newsom’s job in California’s recall election in 2021. But, he won't be running again in 2022.
California Democrats revive universal health care bill
Democrats in the California Legislature on Thursday revived a plan for what could be the nation’s first universal health care system — prompting strong opposition from doctors and health insurers overtax increases for businesses and individuals that would pay for the plan and only if voters approved the tax hikes.
Democrats in the California Legislature on Thursday revived a plan for what could be the nation’s first universal health care system — prompting strong opposition from doctors and health insurers overtax increases for businesses and individuals that would pay for the plan and only if voters approved the tax hikes.
Larry Elder announces he won’t run for California governor in 2022
Conservative talk show radio host and former gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder announced Tuesday he will not run for California governor against Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2022.
Conservative talk show radio host and former gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder announced Tuesday he will not run for California governor against Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2022.
New California laws that take effect January 2022
From to-go alcohol to an increase in California's minimum wage, here's a look at the new laws taking effect in California beginning January 1, 2022.
From to-go alcohol to an increase in California's minimum wage, here's a look at the new laws taking effect in California beginning January 1, 2022.
LA-area loses US House seat in new California political maps
New California congressional maps finalized Monday leave the Los Angeles area with one fewer U.S. House seat and set up a handful of highly competitive races for next year’s midterm elections.
New California congressional maps finalized Monday leave the Los Angeles area with one fewer U.S. House seat and set up a handful of highly competitive races for next year’s midterm elections.
Newsom boosts efforts to combat smash-and-grabs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced he'll seek more than $300 million to help law enforcement combat smash-and-grabs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced he'll seek more than $300 million to help law enforcement combat smash-and-grabs
LA Council members use office funds to pay LAPD
Multiple LA City Council members used district funds to pay the LAPD for increased patrols in their districts, according to an LA Times report, including Councilmen Joe Buscaino and Paul Koretz.
Multiple LA City Council members used district funds to pay the LAPD for increased patrols in their districts, according to an LA Times report, including Councilmen Joe Buscaino and Paul Koretz.
LA mayoral candidates meet in first public forum
Four candidates in next year's Los Angeles mayoral election appeared in their first public forum together Sunday.
Four candidates in next year's Los Angeles mayoral election appeared in their first public forum together Sunday.
LA Council members seek independent redistricting commission
Two LA City Council members are seeking to start an independent commission for the redistricting of the city's 15 districts.
Two LA City Council members are seeking to start an independent commission for the redistricting of the city's 15 districts.
California unveils plans to be abortion sanctuary if Roe v. Wade overturned
California unveils plan to become an abortion "sanctuary" if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The proposal would include paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states who want to have an abortion.
California unveils plan to become an abortion "sanctuary" if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The proposal would include paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states who want to have an abortion.
City Clerk Confirms Bonin Recall Petition Headed To Verification Stage
Though they wouldn't confirm the exact number, Los Angeles City Clerk said Thursday that a petition to recall Councilman Mike Bonin had enough signatures to advance to the verification state.
Though they wouldn't confirm the exact number, Los Angeles City Clerk said Thursday that a petition to recall Councilman Mike Bonin had enough signatures to advance to the verification state.
Suspected DUI driver in custody after leading CHP on lengthy chase across LA County
A suspected DUI driver is in custody after leading CHP on a chase across Los Angeles County.
A suspected DUI driver is in custody after leading CHP on a chase across Los Angeles County.
The Issue Is: Dr. Mark Ghaly and Carla Marinucci
Dr. Mark Ghaly joins Elex to discuss the Pfizer vaccine for children. Ahead of a 6-month sabbatical, Politico's Carla Marinucci looks back at her 40-year career covering California politics.
Dr. Mark Ghaly joins Elex to discuss the Pfizer vaccine for children. Ahead of a 6-month sabbatical, Politico's Carla Marinucci looks back at her 40-year career covering California politics.
Los Angeles to enforce new anti-camping law at 54 locations, but none in Bonin, Raman's districts
The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday voted to enforce its new anti-camping law at 54 locations, but Councilwoman Nithya Raman and Councilman Mike Bonin didn't propose any locations in their districts and voted against the new ordinance, so there won't be any additional enforcement in their districts.
The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday voted to enforce its new anti-camping law at 54 locations, but Councilwoman Nithya Raman and Councilman Mike Bonin didn't propose any locations in their districts and voted against the new ordinance, so there won't be any additional enforcement in their districts.