3 ads that explain California politics
Three political ads meant to break through our collective indifference caught my eye this week, as we come…
More abortion restrictions loom, even in California
In the ancient days of 2022, when the Supreme Court sledgehammered abortion rights with the Dobbs decision, the…
Here’s who (we think) won the chaotic California gubernatorial debate
Eight candidates for California governor shared a stage for 90 minutes Tuesday night, their second of three scheduled…
Column: After Swalwell scandal, a ‘safe choice’ for Democrats emerges
SACRAMENTO — Xavier Becerra seems like the type of steady, trustworthy fellow you’d like your daughter to marry. But…
Column: Bye, bye Eric. Swalwell needs to go
SACRAMENTO — There has never been a California governor’s race like this one. And that was even before the leading…
Column: The time has come to discard California’s top-two open primary
SACRAMENTO — It’s probably time for California to reform the outdated “reform” that could be leading us into an absurd…
Trump attacking Newsom’s dyslexia proves president’s incompetence
You’re reading the L.A. Times Politics newsletter George Skelton and Michael Wilner cover the insights, legislation, players and…
More Mexicans were deported annually under Biden than by Trump
MEXICO CITY — The Trump administration has launched an unprecedented immigration enforcement operation across the U.S. to deport people there…
Promising free college tuition is obvious politics — and a good idea
SACRAMENTO — One unique perk California kids enjoyed for generations was tuition-free college. Now, a candidate for governor promises to…
Column: Scary time for California Democrats
SACRAMENTO — The race for California governor couldn’t be much closer. And that’s scary for Democrats. Only the top two…
Column: Some Democratic candidates for California governor need to drop out
SACRAMENTO — Every farmer knows there comes a time to thin the crop to allow the most promising plants to…
The billionaire who wants to be California governor
SACRAMENTO — Tom Steyer must solve this dilemma: How does he convince financially struggling Californians they can trust a billionaire…