State Government

Why Gavin Newsom And Kevin McCarthy Both Want The Same Results In California’s June Gubernatorial Primary

May 4, 2018 | Ben Adler

There’s some fresh intrigue in the California governor’s race just days before voting begins, with a big-name endorsement on the Republican side and the first attack ad on the Democratic side.

State Government

Recording Artist, Puppeteer Among 27 Candidates for California Governor

April 2, 2018 | Chris Nichols

Former big city mayors, a puppeteer and a even a ‘transhumanist lecturer’ are all officially running for California governor. Voters will be able to select from 27 people on the recently published certified list of candidates.

PolitiFact California

Has California’s Homeless Population ‘Skyrocketed’? And How Does It Rate Nationwide?

March 27, 2018 | Chris Nichols

The state has wrestled with this topic for decades, but has homelessness really "skyrocketed"? And how does its per capita and overall homeless population compare with other states?

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Legislature Releases Document Trove Detailing Sexual Harassment

February 5, 2018 | Chris Remington

Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler recaps the disclosure of several documents related to harassment allegations and settlements in the California Legislature.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Gubernatorial Candidate Travis Allen: Arrest Jerry Brown For Defying Federal Immigration Laws

February 1, 2018 | Ben Adler

The Trump administration has said it may try to prosecute elected officials in "sanctuary" states and cities who defy federal immigration law. Republican Asm. Travis Allen says that should include the man he hopes to replace as California governor.

PolitiFact California

No, Californians Do Not Overwhelmingly Oppose Sanctuary Policies

January 9, 2018 | Chris Nichols

PolitiFact California takes a look at a recent claim made by GOP Assemblyman and candidate for governor Travis Allen where he states that "seventy four percent of Californians are absolutely against sanctuary state" policies.

PolitiFact California

Travis Allen’s Mostly False Claim On The California Gas Tax

December 15, 2017 | Chris Nichols

Republican candidate for California governor Travis Allen claimed the state’s gas tax increase does nothing to solve California’s notorious traffic woes.

State Government

Two Gas Tax Repeal Efforts Compete To Make California's 2018 Ballot

November 6, 2017 | Chris Nichols

Two separate campaigns are seeking to repeal California's controversial gas tax increase. How are the repeal efforts different, and will they help or hurt each other as they try to make it on the November 2018 ballot?

State Government

Candidate for California Governor Gavin Newsom Far Ahead In Race For Cash

August 4, 2017 | Chris Nichols

Newsom has raised more money during first half of this year than the three other top Democrats in the governor's race – combined.

Conservative GOP Lawmaker Jumps Into Calif. Governor's Race

June 22, 2017 | Ben Bradford

A second Republican candidate has entered the race for California governor in 2018. Huntington Beach Assemblyman Travis Allen announced his candidacy Thursday.