Alexis Podesta, the ultimate Dem insider, rose through California politics – then wore an FBI wire
Alexis Podesta has been one of Sacramento’s most influential behind-the-scenes power brokers for years — the kind of…
Latest line: A good week for Daniel Lurie, a bad week for Dana Williamson
Daniel Lurie Sixteen months after taking office, San Francisco’s mayor has a 74% approval rating, a new poll…
A former Becerra aide pleaded guilty in a fraud case. I still have questions
SACRAMENTO — Dana Williamson, one of the political heavyweights at the center of a financial scandal involving gubernatorial candidate Xavier…
Consultant linked to Becerra and Newsom pleads guilty in graft case
Sacramento — A veteran California political consultant pleaded guilty Thursday to charges related to a scheme to steal campaign funds…
Becerra’s advisor pleaded guilty. Gubernatorial rivals are piling on
SACRAMENTO — As Xavier Becerra rose to the top echelons of power in Washington and Sacramento over the last…
Former Newsom advisor received $50,000 payout after leaving state job amid federal probe
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff, Dana Williamson, left state service with two things: a federal corruption…
California Politics 360 | Prop 50 court hearing, Men’s Service Challenge
California Politics 360 Full Episode | Prop 50 court hearing, California Men’s Service Challenge California leaders and Republicans…
Newsom says of his new, candid autobiography: ‘It’s all out there’
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he is nervous about the public response to his forthcoming autobiography’s candid…
California lobbyist pleads guilty in political corruption case
Greg Campbell, a well-known California lobbyist and former top aide to several state legislative leaders, pleaded guilty Thursday…
Dana Williamson and the secret world of Sacramento political operatives
Dana Williamson, a former top aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom, center, leaves the courthouse Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025,…
California lobbyist charged in federal investigation says he’s shutting down firm
Greg Campbell, a well-connected political consultant and lobbyist in California, told friends and clients he plans to shut…
FBI intercepts communications of Newsom administration officials, California political players
SACRAMENTO — Current and former members of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration were among the dozens of Sacramento insiders who received…