Billionaire Tom Steyer enters California governor’s race, joins already crowded field
SAN FRANCISCO — Billionaire businessman and activist Tom Steyer, who once self-financed an unsuccessful White House campaign and…
New Bakersfield City School District policy restricting smartphone use for students in the works
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield City School District students can expect a new policy limiting smartphone use in…
Texas court erases GOP edge in national redistricting battle
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Newsom confronts $18 billion deficit despite higher revenues
By Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the media during a press conference unveiling his revised…
What happens to California’s redistricting after Texas’ maps were struck down?
Gov. Gavin Newsom said California’s redistricting was in response to Texas’ rare mid-decade redistricting push. That doesn’t mean…
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…
California projected to face $18B deficit as Newsom heads into his last year as governor
California is projected to face a $18 billion deficit next year, setting up a challenge for Gov. Gavin…
FBI intercepts communications of Newsom administration officials, California political players
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Current and former members of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration were among the dozens of…
Tom Steyer announces 2026 California governor campaign
Billionaire and climate change activist Tom Steyer is throwing his hat in the ring to become the next…
California likely to face $18B deficit as government Newsom eyes presidency
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will face a projected $18 billion deficit next year, setting up a challenge…
Who is running for California governor? Billionaire Tom Steyer is now in a crowded field
Billionaire businessman and activist Tom Steyer, who once self-financed an unsuccessful White House campaign and spent his own…
California’s revenue uptick won’t erase its budget deficit
By Dan Walters, CalMatters The growth in artificial intelligence companies has contributed to a higher than expected bump…