California governor hopefuls split on housing at Ezra Klein forum
Five California gubernatorial candidates clashed on housing for two hours during a Friday night forum. With California facing…
Katie Porter is struggling in California governor’s race
By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Katie Porter…
A look at the top candidates vying to be California’s controller
By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters Construction on the state Capitol in Sacramento on April 29, 2024. Photo by Miguel…
Proposed San Jose hotel tax critical to avoid cutting services
Faced with a punishing budget shortfall, San Jose voters are being asked to increase the city’s hotel tax…
Meet the Candidates: San Francisco’s District 2 supervisor race
In our “Meet the Candidates” series, we are asking every supervisor candidate in the June 2, 2026 election…
Early voting begins as Santa Clara County mails ballots
Santa Clara County election officials are anticipating the highest midterm primary voter turnout in years as they mail…
What green initiatives can you commit to?
Welcome to our weekly “Meet the Candidates” series, in which we ask local candidates who have filed to…
California Latinos are souring on Donald Trump in 2026
By Maya C. Miller, Jeremia Kimelman and Mohamed Al Elew, CalMatters The entryway of the Mercado Latino Tianguis…
News briefs: Artist awarded, Wampler in “People,” ballot drop boxes, Goodwill’s plastic recycling
Local artist receives Gallery’s Choice Award at Blush & Brut exhibition Caroline Roughneen, Coronado resident and Coronado High…
Queer leaders blast S.F. congressional candidate Marie Hurabiell
Queer leaders and other politicos in San Francisco, including former ally Mayor Daniel Lurie, are blasting remarks congressional…
San Jose politician seeking state office faces antisemitic vandalism
Local officials and community leaders are moving swiftly to condemn alleged antisemitic defacing of campaign signs for a…
Meet the District 2 candidates: Do you support layoffs?
Welcome back to our “Meet the Candidates” series, where District 2 supervisor candidates respond to a question in…