Becerra Defies Doubters, Surges in California Governor’s Race
Xavier Becerra’s surprising rise in California’s 2026 governor’s race, fueled by a broad working-class coalition and a late collapse by…
I Got Access to Hundreds of Teacher Misconduct Complaints in California — and You Can Too
In her five years of investigating teacher misconduct in California schools, reporter Holly McDede learned an important lesson: What seems…
Can We Swipe Our Way to Friendship?
Friendship apps and curated dinners are helping people connect in a lonely moment. But they can only open the door.…
Conservative Activist Sonja Shaw Advances in State Superintendent Race
A school board president in the Inland Empire, Shaw built her campaign around opposing transgender girls’ participation in school sports.
Democrat Ma and Republican Romero in a Close Race for Lieutenant Governor
The race for California’s second-highest political office features a competitive slate of Democratic candidates, from Treasurer Fiona Ma to Newsom…
Ballots Are all in, but California Election Results Could Take Weeks to Settle. Why?
Election experts say California’s reliance on voting by mail, along with a lack of resources at county election offices and…
Richmond Mayoral Race: Jimenez and Anderson Likely Headed for Runoff in November
Progressive incumbent Eduardo Martinez appeared poised to lose his reelection bid, months after he came under fire for antisemitic social…
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Advances to November Runoff as She Seeks Second Term
A tally of mail-in votes on Tuesday shows Bass is trailed by outsider Spencer Pratt in the city's mayoral race.
FBI Fatally Shoots a Man Holding Hostages in Bakersfield Office Building, Police Say
The Bakersfield Police Department said that the suspect was shot and killed by the FBI early Wednesday morning. All the…
Jones Dickson Leads Early in Alameda County District Attorney Race
Early returns show Ursula Jones Dickson leading the Alameda County district attorney race over former DA Pamela Price in a…