February 23, 2026
Over the weekend, San Francisco’s Moscone Center played host to the California Democratic Convention. While no one was expecting any big decisions about endorsing a candidate for governor, it was an opportunity for people to get together to begin deciding the future of the Democratic Party in California.
The discussion began out on the sidewalk, with people rallying over various issues, from immigration enforcement to Israel, with the most passionate concern being President Trump. Inside, it certainly felt like people were gearing up for a fight.
“We have to figure out what’s better for the future,” said Orange County delegate Judy Rice. “And this is a scary time, but it’s that Chinese curse, ‘you’re living in interesting times.’ We can affect it.”