The California governor’s race shows why we need ranked choice voting
Dec. 3, 2025 6 AM PT To the editor: Columnist George Skelton discusses how the two candidates for…
Column: A Republican California governor? It’s possible, but a long shot
You’re reading the L.A. Times Politics newsletter Anita Chabria and David Lauter bring insights into legislation, politics and…
Standards have changed what we consider a political scandal
A few weeks ago, Katie Porter’s campaign for California governor was reeling. A day after an irritable TV…
After Prop. 50, San Diego may lose its only Republican in Congress as Democrats target Issa
Eleven Democrats are vying to unseat Rep. Darrell Issa, a San Diego Republican, after California’s redistricting measure turned…
Run to Feed the Hungry 2025 in Sacramento
The 32nd annual Run to Feed the Hungry is set to bring a record number of participants to…
Californians sharply divided along partisan lines about immigration raids, poll finds
California voters are sharply divided along partisan lines over the Trump administration’s immigration raids this year in Los…
Villaraigosa’s accomplishments as mayor bode well for a governorship
Nov. 25, 2025 6:15 AM PT To the editor: Like many of your readers, one of my morning…
A sheriff, a billionaire, a tinge of scandal. California governor’s race packs drama, uncertainty
The race for California governor features former presidential wannabes, a county sheriff, two women who could become the…
What the candidates for California governor
You’re reading the L.A. Times Politics newsletter Anita Chabria and David Lauter bring insights into legislation, politics and…
California has its most wide-open governor’s race in decades
Today we discuss Texas, overreaction and the voluminous field of candidates for California governor. Is there anyone who…
Pondering governor run, Atty. Gen. faces questions on legal spending
As California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta ponders a run for governor, he faces scrutiny for his ties to…
Rob Bonta is not ruling out a run for California governor
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is no longer ruling out a possible run for governor. In an exclusive…