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Poll: Newsom’s approval rating hits all-time low
As Gavin Newsom goes national, his popularity in California is crumbling, a new poll finds.
November 7, 2023
Poll: Porter, Schiff lead Calif. Senate field. Will GOP breakthrough to Nov. 2024?
Two Democratic lawmakers currently lead the field for California's open Senate seat, but pollsters warn about the early nature of the data and lack of GOP consolidation.
November 5, 2023
Two Calif. sports betting initiatives led by mystery backers filed with state officials
While California’s Indian tribes would benefit from the two new initiatives, they are speaking out against them early on in the process.
November 1, 2023
Republican Giglio launches right flank challenge to Kevin McCarthy
Positioning himself as an ally to former President Donald Trump, Giglio faces an uphill battle against McCarthy’s millions of dollars in fundraising.
October 30, 2023
New initiative could reverse Prop. 47, increase penalties for drugs, smash and grabs
The initiative would put an end to the leniency allowed through Proposition 47, leading to an explosion of crime in recent years in California.
October 29, 2023
Fresno Co. Supervisors place Measure E on March 2024 ballot
After being shot down by Fresno County voters last year, the sales tax measure for Fresno State will come before the voters once again next year.
October 24, 2023
House GOP nominates Tom Emmer for speaker
The House Majority Whip secured the GOP nomination for Speaker after three rounds of voting.
October 24, 2023
Kounalakis endorses Salas, Hurtado against Valadao
In a district that will be heavily targeted by Democrats, Eleni Kounalakis is effectively rooting for both teams, not picking one Democrat over another.
October 23, 2023
McClintock flames 8 rogue Republicans after Jordan’s Speaker bid collapses
After seven of the eight GOPers who helped Democrats take out Speaker Kevin McCarthy offered to accept punishment from House Republicans, Rep. Tom McClintock opted for a public rebuke.
October 22, 2023
GOP dumps Jordan from chaotic Speaker’s sweepstakes
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) is among the first to jump into the contest, set to restart next week, after the GOP dumped Rep. Jim Jordan (R–Ohio).
October 20, 2023