Democrats back Republican effort to double fines for protesters in California : The vote by state lawmakers suggests a split over response to Israel-Hamas war.
politico.com/news/2024/04/22/double-fines-protesters-california-00153778
Gov. Newsom and California show why liberals can't be trusted with the economy: It was only a matter of time before California's economy reacted to failed tax ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/17/california-minimum-wage-gavin-newsom-economic-failure/73337780007/
The abortion debate is giving Kamala Harris a moment. But voters still aren’t sold
bostonherald.com/2024/04/17/the-abortion-debate-is-giving-kamala-harris-a-moment-but-voters-still-arent-sold/
California’s primary was a test run for November. It’s not looking good for Democrats.
politico.com/news/2024/04/20/california-primary-democrats-house-control-00153460
$25 McDonald's bundle in viral video draws blame for California minimum wage hike
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/11/mcdonalds-25-bundle-california-minimum-wage-increase/73283035007/
Hybrid cars are popular among Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. But electric and gas-powered...
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article287639315.html
House, Senate leaders nearing deal on landmark online privacy bill : The leaders of two key congressional committees are close to an agreement on a national ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/05/federal-privacy-internet-congress/
What I learned from covering California's homeless since 1980: In Sacramento, the problem has exploded from a few hundred "inebriates" in flophouses to thousands ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-07/california-homeless-housing-sacramento-los-angeles-dale-maharidge
California Democrats embrace ‘drug free’ homeless housing options: In the face of persistent homelessness, Democrats are embracing more “drug free” housing ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/drug-free-housing-california-19420315.php
California Democrats, Biden pressure Israel for Gaza ceasefire after aid worker killings
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287485080.html
Don Hankey, Who Backed Donald Trump's Bond, Donated to Democrats: Financial disclosures show that Don Hankey has donated to Democrats in the past but has ...
newsweek.com/don-hankey-backed-donald-trump-bond-donated-democrat-lieu-1886061
Quick Glance: Trump's $175M Bond and Property Seizure Case Overview
- Former President Trump has secured a $175 million bond in his civil fraud case, keeping his most prized properties from being seized - at least temporarily.
- Judge Arthur Engoron found Trump, his company, and top executives liable for fraud, ordering them to pay a penalty of $464 million plus interest, with Trump alone owing $454 million.
- Despite the temporary halt, Trump still owes the state $454 million from the judgment, which increases daily, potentially leading him back into financial jeopardy.
- An appeal could result in a significant financial setback for Trump, challenging the monumental fine and other penalties imposed in the case.
Border debate swaying Democrats, possibly control of Congress: Since Trump got Republicans to bail on a bipartisan border deal, some Democrats have grown more ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-03-21/border-issues-could-affect-vulnerable-california-democrats-and-sway-control-of-congress
California Senate primary could set up a blockbuster November race: Four years after he became the Democratic face of Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial ...
cnn.com/2024/03/03/politics/california-senate-primary-schiff-porter-garvey/
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Quick Glance: Why Dem Senate Hopefuls Boost Republican Rivals in Calif.
- Democratic front-runner Adam Schiff and allies invest $11.2 million in Republican rival to block opponents.
- California's unique election system allows unconventional strategies to influence candidates.
- Katie Porter and Eric Early employ similar tactics in heated primary race.
- Garvey's significant support alters predictions for the primaries.
Challenges for Trump and Biden emerge even as both cruise: Exit polls: The results show sizeable weaknesses for both Biden and Trump.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/super-tuesday-exit-polls-trump-bidens-weakness-independents/story
Quick Glance: Nikki Haley's Supporters' Impact on Election Outcome
- Nikki Haley ends failed White House bid with warning to Donald Trump.
- Haley's voters have significant influence on the election.
- Experts identify different categories within Haley's voter base.
- Undecided voters could play a crucial role in determining the election outcome.
A Democrat Called Her Senate Race “Rigged.” The Reaction Was Furious. She Wasn’t Totally Wrong.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/03/california-democrats-porter-senate-schiff-garvey-rigged.html
Democrats Are in Deep Trouble in California: Adam Schiff’s cynical gambit could cost the party the House.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/03/california-election-results-senate-house-schiff-garvey-republicans.html
California Election Results: Schiff’s Pro-Garvey Bid Worked: In California’s top-two primary for the Feinstein Senate seat, Adam Schiff’s strategy of boosting ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/schiff-california-senate-strategy-worked-hell-face-garvey.html
Quick Glance: Schiff and Garvey Lead in California Senate Race
- Democratic candidate Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey advance in California's Senate primary
- Schiff and Garvey outpaced Orange County Congresswoman Katie Porter and Oakland Congresswoman Barbara Lee
- California has a top-two primary system where the top two candidates regardless of party move forward
- Schiff and Garvey win in an overwhelmingly Democratic state where no Republican has won since 2006
Barbara Lee won for Black women, even if she lost Senate run: The longtime Oakland lawmaker was defeated in the primary by Adam Schiff and Steve Garvey ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-10/barbara-lee-senate-2024-primary-election-black-woman-california
How Gaza ceasefire became a focal point in Barbara Lee’s US Senate campaign: Lee’s supporters hope her advocacy for ending the Gaza war will help her in ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/5/how-gaza-ceasefire-became-a-focal-point-in-barbara-lees-us-senate-campaign
The Democratic establishment is ‘pulling out all the stops’ for this California candidate
politico.com/news/2024/02/23/democrats-california-rudy-salas-funding-00143052
Is EMILY’s List Republican Now?: The pro-choice group is wading into races in ways that threaten to hurt Democrats.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/03/abortion-2024-campaign-emilys-list-super-tuesday-primary-california-weiss-min.html
California Democrats seek federal billions for low-income health care. GOP wants answers
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287020395.html
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Former state Controller Betty Yee announces campaign for California governor: The race to replace Newsom, who terms out in 2027, will be a Democratic ...
mercurynews.com/2024/03/28/former-state-controller-betty-yee-announces-campaign-for-california-governor/
Will moving to the middle on immigration deliver electoral success to Democrats in 2024?
bostonherald.com/2024/02/20/will-moving-to-the-middle-on-immigration-deliver-electoral-success-to-democrats-in-2024/
Democrats pushed climate action. Then utility bills skyrocketed.: Electricity bills are biting lawmakers in coastal, Democratic-leaning districts.
politico.com/news/2024/02/21/democrats-climate-action-utility-bills-00142316
Businessman Eric Hovde enters Wisconsin Senate race, setting up showdown in key battleground
abcnews.go.com/Politics/businessman-eric-hovde-enters-wisconsin-senate-race-setting/story
Biden Begins California Fundraising Swing After $42 Million Haul: President Joe Biden raised $42 million for his reelection campaign and the Democratic Party in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-20/biden-begins-california-fundraising-swing-after-42-million-haul
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The Green Economy Gets a Lift From Biden: Sunday US Briefing: Something for the week.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-17/the-green-economy-gets-a-lift-from-biden-sunday-us-briefing
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Gavin Newsom is tacking rightward on crime — and he’s not the only one: Newsom is just one of many Democratic leaders shifting to the right on criminal justice ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/newsom-crime-california-19031249.php
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Trial lawyers gave more than $1.8 million to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s campaigns
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article286828580.html
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Prominent Democrats duel ex-baseball star Garvey for Feinstein's US Senate seat in California
apnews.com/article/california-senate-dianne-feinstein-schiff-garvey-732dcbaa775e5c9f9442761299688213
San Francisco Mayor London Breed, State Senator Scott Wiener and Grow SF’s Steven Buss react to results at election night watch party at Anina in San Francisco ... Show more www.sfchronicle.com/election/article/california-primary-sf-bay-area-18692324.php
Nancy Pelosi was key to Adam Schiff's winning US Senate primary: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's support encouraged the majority of California's elected officials ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/joegarofoli/article/nancy-pelosi-adam-schiff-18707501.php
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SF primary election results: Is the city still progressive?: San Francisco progressives are split on how to regain power, who should lead them and how they ...
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/san-francisco-election-progressives-18699100.php
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Adam Schiff’s Sneaky Campaign Tactic Is a Danger to All Democrats but Adam Schiff
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/02/adam-schiff-california-senate-race-garvey-porter-lee.html
Who Will Win California’s Senate Race for Feinstein’s Seat?: California’s Senate race to fill Dianne Feinstein’s seat is dominated by three candidates — Adam ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/california-senate-race-2024-katie-porter-adam-schiff-barbara-lee.html
Democratic Party chair Rusty Hicks assailed as outsider in bid for North Coast Assembly seat
latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-29/democratic-party-chair-rusty-hicks-jim-wood-north-coast-assembly-district-2-election
2 Central Valley Democrats spar to challenge House Republican: Melissa Hurtado and Rudy Salas' fight for a chance to unseat Republican Rep ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-29/in-the-central-valley-two-democrats-face-off-to-decide-who-will-take-on-a-republican-incumbent
Most Democrats dominate Senate fundraising, but tough year looms: The battlefield for Democrats to defend their slim 51-49 governing majority still tilts upward ...
bostonherald.com/2024/02/06/most-democrats-dominate-senate-fundraising-but-tough-year-looms/
Undecided about California's U.S. Senate race? Katie Porter wants you: Katie Porter’s mission in the Senate race is to swing the undecided 17% ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/undecided-u-s-senate-race-rep-katie-porter-18682650.php
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Quick Glance: California Senate Race: Democrats Clash
- The California Senate race to replace Dianne Feinstein will feature Rep. Adam Schiff against Rep. Katie Porter, Rep. Barbara Lee, and Republican Steve Garvey.
- An open U.S. Senate seat in California is rare, leading to a heated battle between prominent Democratic House members vying for the position.
- Progressives fear that their two candidates, Porter and Lee, may split left-leaning voters, potentially resulting in a showdown between Schiff and Garvey.
- Progressives are concerned that Adam Schiff might avoid a one-on-one matchup with a strong progressive candidate if Lee and Porter end up blocking each other.
Will Democrats move to the middle on immigration in 2024?: A New York Democrat's election victory will accelerate the party’s shift toward tougher border ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-02-16/why-moving-to-the-middle-on-immigration-may-deliver-electoral-success-to-democrats
These obscure races control the levers of power in Oakland: The world has woken up to what insiders have long known: Controlling this body is key to getting ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/joegarofoli/article/democratic-party-central-committee-18665237.php
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Outgoing Congresswoman Barbara Lee Endorses Lateefah Simon As Her Successor: Simon is running for election in the 12th district of California ...
essence.com/news/congresswoman-barbara-lee-endorses-lateefah-simon/
Fact check: Did Katie Porter get campaign cash from Big Pharma, Big Oil and Big Banks?
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article285480152.html
For the third year in a row, this California lawmaker hosted a Super Bowl fundraiser
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article285329762.html
The first female VP is from California. Could she help elect the state's first woman governor?
latimes.com/california/story/2024-01-26/vp-kamala-harris-visits-sacramento-to-stoke-support-from-democratic-allies
Protesters gathered outside tonight's California Senate debate to demand a cease-fire.
A quick recap of where the candidates stand on Israel’s war in Gaza: ... Show more politi.co/4b8WlJ9
VP Kamala Harris attends fundraising event organized by A. Tsakopoulos: US Vice President Kamala Harris visited her native Northern California on Thursday to ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1230155/vp-kamala-harris-attends-fundraising-event-organized-by-a-tsakopoulos/
Jewish radical anti-Israel protesters disrupt start of California legislative session
timesofisrael.com/jewish-pro-palestinian-protesters-disrupt-first-day-of-california-legislative-session/
Lawmakers Spring to Try and Stop Los Angeles Times’ ‘Death Spiral’: Lawmakers spoke to Confider about why they urged the Los Angeles Times and its guild to find ...
thedailybeast.com/lawmakers-spring-to-try-and-stop-los-angeles-times-death-spiral
The Former World Series Champ Running for California’s Senate Seat as a Republican Is Really Phoning It In
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/02/california-primary-senate-steve-garvey-adam-schiff-katie-porter-barbara-lee.html
California cedes role as chief Trump antagonist in ballot fight : Trump will appear on the March 5 primary ballot, the California Secretary of State announced ...
politico.com/news/2023/12/29/california-trump-ballot-fight-00133340
Quick Glance: Removing Trump from the Ballot
- Aggressive defense of American democracy from Trump deserves praise
- Criticism of decisions to bar Trump from appearing on Republican primary ballots
- Evidence shows Trump lost the 2020 election and tried to remain in power
- Suggestion to use the 14th Amendment to permanently exclude Trump from the presidency
Could Democrats’ California Senate Fight Cost Them the House?: A long fight between California Senate candidates Adam Schiff, Katie Porter ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/2024/01/will-democrats-california-senate-fight-cost-them-the-house.html
California Democrats want Trump off the primary ballot. What does that mean for Republicans?
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article283432338.html
California Assembly District 44 primary election voter guide: Eight candidates are vying to take Laura Friedman's place representing the eastern San Fernando ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-01/2024-california-election-assembly-district-44-primary-voter-guide
California Assembly District 53 primary election voter guide: Four Democrats and one Republican are running to represent the heavily Democratic district that ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-01/2024-california-election-assembly-district-53-race-primary-voter-guide
California Democrats want Trump off their ballot too: Trump's surprise disqualification from Colorado's primary ballot is likely headed to the Supreme Court ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2023-12-20/trumps-removal-colorado-ballot-california
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Rejects Fast-Tracking Prosecution in Trump Case
- The Supreme Court refuses to immediately rule on Jack Smith's plea to prosecute Donald Trump for election subversion.
- The case is now in the hands of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which intends to act quickly.
- With the justices staying out of the dispute, additional appeals are likely that could delay the case.
- The decision avoids a swift ruling that could have dismissed Trump's immunity claims and raises the possibility of further delays through additional appeals.
Democrats Could Lose Multiple House Seats Under New Legislation: Legislation proposed by a Republican lawmaker could see Democrats lose seats in key states such ...
newsweek.com/gerrymandering-redistricting-fair-representation-act-census-1857512
Two Democrats battle to keep Katie Porter's Orange County U.S. House seat blue: The stakes are high in California's 47th Congressional District race in the fight ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-01-30/democrats-are-waging-a-heated-battle-over-orange-countys-most-competitive-congressional-swing-seat-can-they-win
Inside the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection: Three years ago, Times reporter Sarah D. Wire wrote about her experience inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-01-04/jan-6-third-anniversary-inside-capitol-retrospective
Climate is on the ballot, and could sway outcomes in 2024 elections: Californians will weigh climate-first and anti-climate candidates plus climate-focused ...
ocregister.com/2024/01/28/climate-is-on-the-ballot-and-could-sway-outcomes-in-2024-elections/
Poll: Immigration debate deeply divides California Democrats: Here's what our new poll shows about how California voters view the situation at the border and ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-01-17/poll-what-california-voters-think-about-the-border-and-asylum-changes
Gov. Newsom disagrees with bid to keep Trump off California ballot: Many California Democrats would ban Donald Trump from California's ballot. Gov ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-12-23/governor-newsom-on-trump-california-ballot
White House agitates allies with major border concessions as it races to get Ukraine aid deal
cnn.com/2023/12/13/politics/immigration-negotiations-joe-biden-democrats/
Most California Democrats remain neutral on Israel-Hamas war: This just seems startling: California Democrats think overwhelmingly that America should not take ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-12-18/column-most-california-democrats-remain-neutral-on-the-gaza-war-an-eye-opener-on-shifting-attitudes-about-israel
GOP congressman calls out People’s Park housing plan opponents: Arizona Rep. David Schweikert argued in a hearing that progressive voters were to blame for the ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/gop-congressman-peoples-park-18613273.php
Democrats weaponize nuclear power against House GOP: California’s expensive utility bills and history of blackouts are making Diablo Canyon Power Plant a Central ...
politico.com/news/2023/12/12/democrats-weaponize-nuclear-power-against-house-gop-00131227
Protestors calling for cease-fire shut down California Democratic Party convention
thehill.com/homenews/4317632-protestors-calling-for-cease-fire-shut-down-california-democratic-party-convention/
California Democrats face tough year at the Capitol. What to watch as lawmakers return to work
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article283753203.html
Activists Shut Down Event for California Candidates to U.S. Senate: Palestinian rights advocates shut down a convention organized by the California Democratic ...
democracynow.org/2023/11/20/headlines/activists_shut_down_event_for_california_candidates_to_us_senate
Biden must be wary of New Hampshire: The upcoming New Hampshire primary and the ghosts of LBJ and Vietnam haunt Joe Biden’s reelection bid. In 1968 ...
nydailynews.com/2023/11/26/biden-must-be-wary-of-new-hampshire/
Schiff holds edge in California Senate race, but plurality undecided: poll: Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) holds the edge in the competitive California Senate ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4315074-schiff-holds-edge-in-california-senate-race-but-plurality-undecided-poll/
Democratic reps urge House to address rental costs: A group of House Democrats wrote a letter Tuesday urging their colleagues to address high rental costs in its ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4312188-democratic-reps-urge-house-address-rental-costs/
Kounalakis upstaged Newsom on Trump and got slapped down. But she was right | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/article283578488.html
Gavin Newsom won't hold in-person tree lighting, citing protests: California Gov. Gavin Newsom opted to make the Capitol's annual tree-lighting ceremony virtual ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/newsom-tree-lighting-18535747.php
Barbara Lee is down, but definitely : Several Democrats told POLITICO that Lee might shift course if she didn't get the party nomination at the state ...
politico.com/news/2023/11/21/barbara-lee-is-down-but-definitely-not-out-00128257
Democrats can't ignore how Gaza is dividing their party: An attendee at the California Democratic Convention expresses disgust at party leaders' attempt to ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2023-11-24/democrats-cant-continue-to-ignore-gaza-war-dividing-their-party
California Democrats wade into retail theft politics. Why Prop. 47 puts them under pressure
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article283216903.html
California Democratic Party demonstrators dispute claim that protest was ‘anti-Israel’
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article282163783.html
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