Politics Jun 15 California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wife By Sophie Austin, Associated Press
Politics Jun 04 California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged Days after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor. By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
Politics Jun 02 California holds crowded primary with dozens of candidates to replace Newsom A main campaign theme was lowering the cost of living in the state. By Sophie Austin, Associated Press
Politics Jun 01 Candidates for California governor and LA mayor make their final pitches to voters The many candidates running for California governor rushed to deliver their closing arguments to voters in the race’s final days before the June 2 primary. By Sophie Austin, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America
Politics May 28 In California's packed race to replace Newsom, Democrats are shrugging at their choices Though voting began in early May ahead of the June 2 primary, Democrats have been returning their ballots at a slower pace than normal after a chaotic campaign full of surprises. Unlike recent races for governor, there's been no clear… By Sophie Austin, Associated Press
Apr 01 A messy governor's race in California raises Democratic fears of a potential loss By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Democrats have run California for years, but in a nationally critical election the party is being confronted by the limits of its own power: the race for governor is out of control. Continue reading
Mar 12 Newsom says no imminent threat to California despite warning about possible Iran drone attack By Associated Press Police in Los Angeles and San Francisco say they are monitoring world events for any risks. Continue reading
Feb 18 Sanders and Newsom clash over proposed tax on California's billionaires By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press As national Democrats search for a unifying theme ahead of the fall's midterm elections, a California proposal to levy a hefty tax on billionaires is turning some of the party’s leading figures into adversaries just when Democrats can least afford… Continue reading
Feb 04 Supreme Court allows California to use congressional districts that favor Democrats By Christopher Sherman, Associated Press No justices dissented from the brief order denying the appeal without explanation, as is common on the court's emergency docket. Continue reading
Jan 08 WATCH: California Gov. Newsom delivers his final State of the State address to lawmakers By Sophie Austin, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state must stand up to Republican President Donald Trump's “assault on our values,” warning in his final State of the State address Thursday that democracy is at stake. Continue reading