CCalifornia Read More Proposition 50 disenfranchises Republican California voters. Will it survive legal challenge?November 1, 2025 Six years ago, when the U.S. Supreme Court upheld highly partisan state election maps in North Carolina and…
CCalifornia Read More Still unsure about Prop. 50? You might be the only oneOctober 30, 2025 Hello and happy Thursday. It’s me again, California columnist Anita Chabria, filling in for your usual host, Washington…
CCalifornia Read More Column: Trump’s antics helping supporters of Prop. 50October 27, 2025 You’re reading the L.A. Times Politics newsletter Anita Chabria and David Lauter bring insights into legislation, politics and…
CCalifornia Read More DEI Takes Hit as California College Drops Race-Based ScholarshipOctober 25, 2025 This month saw yet another win against DEI in higher education, as a major California university recently dropped…
CCalifornia Read More Jobs and economic struggles of Californians light up central to clash between candidates for governorOctober 24, 2025 STOCKTON — Four of California’s gubernatorial candidates tangled over climate change and wildfire preparedness at an economic forum Thursday in…
CCalifornia Read More Gutsy move to increase housing and oil drilling. But not high-speed railOctober 20, 2025 SACRAMENTO — Some witty person long ago gave us this immortal line: “No man’s life, liberty or property are safe…
CCalifornia Read More Ironman California brings global athletes, economic boost to SacramentoOctober 18, 2025 Ironman California race weekend has officially begun in Sacramento, attracting more than 3,400 athletes from around the world…
LLos Angeles Read More Inside discrimination allegations at Great White and Gran BlancoOctober 16, 2025 What happens when a restaurant is accused of racial discrimination against Asians and others in viral social media…
LLos Angeles Read More Don’t let MAGA turn protest into a crimeOctober 16, 2025 Hello and happy Thursday. It’s me, California columnist Anita Chabria, filling in for your usual host, Washington bureau…
CCalifornia Read More Former Rep. Katie Porter expresses remorse about her behavior in damaging videosOctober 15, 2025 Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter, under fire for recently emerged videos showing her scolding a reporter and swearing…
SSan Jose Read More San José Mayor Matt Mahan is a different kind of DemocratOctober 14, 2025 SAN JOSE — Matt Mahan didn’t set out to be a scold and pain in Gavin Newsom’s backside. He doesn’t…
CCalifornia Read More Column: Katie Porter’s meltdown opens the door for this L.A. DemocratOctober 13, 2025 You’re reading the L.A. Times Politics newsletter Anita Chabria and David Lauter bring insights into legislation, politics and…