Adriana Heldiz
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CalMatters
The California Republican Party failed to endorse a candidate for governor, demonstrating that Trump’s influence only goes so far in California, even among his party’s most faithful.
Clint Curtis & Joanna Francescut
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Jungho Kim
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CalMatters
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Larry Valenzuela/CalMatters/CatchLight LocalFellow Democratic candidates are calling on Swalwell to drop out of the race for California governor as major organizations are reviewing their endorsements of him following a report in the San Francisco Chronicle alleging he assaulted a former staffer. Swalwell denied the allegations. -
Larry Valenzuela/CalMattersRiverside County Sheriff and California governor candidate Chad Bianco launched an investigation into alleged voter fraud after hearing allegations from an activist group. But newly unsealed warrants justifying the investigation do not show direct evidence of voter fraud.
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California built a first-in-the-nation system to police refinery profits during price spikes. Regulators delayed it for five years.Gasoline has surged to record highs as global oil markets spike amid the Iran war.The spike exposes a deeper problem: fewer refineries and limited California fuel supply. -
California is evaluating its compensation program for ranchers impacted by wolves. The program has paid out $3.6 million since 2021. -
California is strengthening civics education as America marks its 250th birthday. Teachers have to navigate a polarized political environment as they guide lessons on the Constitution. -
Shasta County supervisors approved a $25 million contract with Mediko to provide jail health care services after five in-custody deaths and concerns about understaffing. -
This is now the third county supervisor on the Humboldt board to face a misconduct investigation. -
A voter ID ballot initiative is gaining momentum in California as opponents aim to mount a campaign focused on President Donald Trump’s push for similar nationwide requirements. -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has positioned himself as a national public health leader by staking out science-backed policies in contrast with the Trump administration. -
California has 40,000 affordable housing units ready to break ground. One setback is holding them upTens of thousands of affordable units across California are stuck in financial purgatory, according to a new report. Will more money get them moving? -
A new survey finds California teachers have slightly better morale than their peers, nearly half plan to leave education in 10 years, and desired class sizes average 20 to 24 students. -
Eight Democrats and two Republicans have filed officially to run for California governor by the Friday deadline. The crowded field could give GOP candidates a boost. -
Shasta County supervisors declined to defend a ballot measure restricting mail voting. An appeals court stay now leaves open the possibility it could reach the June ballot. -
Authorities claim the former fire chief stole more than $100,000 from public funds in the rural fire district.
