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SACRAMENTO — It’s probably time for California to reform the outdated “reform” that could be leading us into an absurd…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…
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…
Column: Knives are out for California’s golden goose
SACRAMENTO — California may be headed toward killing the billionaire birds that lay the golden eggs needed to nourish this…
Jefferson was right. Liberty is safest in the hands of the people
Feb. 8, 2026 7 AM PT To the editor: It was inspiring, if not edifying, to read about…
Column: Minneapolis killings expose government lies, brutality
You’re reading the L.A. Times Politics newsletter George Skelton and Michael Wilner cover the insights, legislation, players and…
Column: New California Senate leader Monique Limón, ‘kind, generous’ and a ‘badass’
SACRAMENTO — People often ask me how things have changed at the state Capitol since I began covering news there…
Newsom overcomes unease, dyslexia to deliver a sterling State of the State address
SACRAMENTO — The most outstanding thing about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s final State of the State address last week was that…
Column: In the new year, same budget headache for California
You’re reading the L.A. Times Politics newsletter George Skelton and Michael Wilner cover the insights, legislation, players and…