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Conservative Commentator, Author Steve Hilton to Run for California Governor
The candidate promised to eliminate the state income tax for people making under $100,000, improve business and education, and ’make California golden again.’
Newsom Says Democrats Lack Self-Reflection After 2024 Defeat
The California governor says failure to confront 2024 mistakes could doom Democrats again in 2026 and hand Republicans another victory in 2028.
Barbara Lee Wins Tight Race for Oakland Mayor in Special Election
The former U.S. representative received a narrow majority of 50.06 percent of the vote, according to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.
Loren Taylor Takes Early Lead in Oakland’s Special Election Mayoral Race
Voters are choosing a new mayor after the recall of Sheng Thao. They will also decide on a sales tax increase and fill a City Council seat.
New Mayor, Sales Tax Increase on the Ballot in Oakland Special Election
Voters will pick the successor to Sheng Thao, who was recalled in November amid a corruption investigation.
Oakland Mayor’s Chief of Staff No Longer Employed After Outcry Over Handwritten Note
The chief of staff previously served under Mayor Sheng Thao, who faces federal charges for allegedly accepting bribes in exchange for political promises.
Judge Rejects California’s Attempt to Block City’s Voter ID Law
Huntington Beach’s requirements do not interfere with state law, a judge ruled.
Biden’s Top Health Official Runs for California Governor
Xavier Becerra joins a growing field of candidates vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Judge Rules Shasta County Voter ID Initiative Must Move Forward
County Counsel Joseph Larmour had requested a preliminary injunction, arguing the initiative would break state and federal laws.
California Elected Officials Support Voter ID Initiative
Some elected officials and campaign committees are advocating a voter ID policy for the 2026 election.
Former California Rep. Katie Porter Announces Bid for Governor
In a video posted on social media, Porter said she wanted to stop Trump ‘from hurting Californians.’
Huntington Beach Councilman Holds Wide Lead in Election for California Senate Seat
Republican Tony Strickland, who ran on reducing regulations and taxes and getting tough on crime, leads Democrat Jimmy Pham.
Vivek Ramaswamy Announces Candidacy for Ohio Governor
The Ohio-born biotech entrepreneur, who still lives in the state, launched his bid a month after leaving DOGE.
More Candidates Emerge as California Governor’s Race Gains Steam
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has announced his campaign for the top spot.
Group Launches New Recall Effort to Remove California Governor
The coalition plans to serve Gov. Gavin Newsom with papers this week.
Trump to Visit California on Friday After Wildfire Devastation
‘It would be better if I went as president,’ Trump said, after considering an earlier visit.
California Gov. Newsom Will Raise Flags to Full-Staff for Trump’s Inauguration
Several other governors will also raise flags on Jan. 20.
7 Takeaways From Trump’s First Post-Election Press Conference
The president-elect said he thought that establishing peace between Russia and Ukraine would be a harder task than peace between Israel and Hamas.
Newsom Announces California Special Elections Dates
The special elections will be held in April 2025, with the primaries scheduled for February.
