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Newsom’s Support Drops in PPIC Poll. Should He Be Worried?

April 11, 2018

Over the next few weeks, we will learn a lot about the power of political televisions ads. Thus far, the race to pick Gov. Jerry Brown's successor is a snoozer. Going forward, all of the serious candidates must focus their resources on stirring voter passio...

Poll Shocker: Republican Could Face Newsom in Governor Showdown

Bill McEwen

March 21, 2018

A poll released at 9 o'clock Wednesday night shows that an anticipated all-Democrat showdown to determine Gov. Jerry Brown's successor might not materialize. San Diego businessman John Cox, a Republican, is ...

Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down Tonight for Proposed Clovis Charter School?

David Taub

March 21, 2018

A proposed Clovis charter school based on the principle of “mindfulness” could be DOA before getting off the ground if Clovis Unified trustees follow a staff recommendation. One of the school's goals is to p...

Housing Crisis is Huge Test for California’s Next Governor: Walters

Drew Phelps

March 13, 2018

In his latest CALmatters column, Dan Walters discusses the recent gubernatorial debate focused on that state’s “most serious policy issue:” housing. Walters notes the predictable deviation between the Democratic and Republican candidates. Whereas the Republ...

State Democratic Convention Shows Splits Between Insiders & Voters

Drew Phelps

March 2, 2018

In Dan Walters’ Feb. 28 CALmatters column, he recaps some of the proceedings of the California Democratic Party convention, which observers noted was particularly divided ideologically. Walters writes that, ...

Who Do You Love to Hate More, LA or SF? Resentments May Decide Governor’s Race.

Joe Mathews

March 1, 2018

Which city — San Francisco or Los Angeles — do you love to hate more? This is shaping up to be California’s question for 2018. Each of the top contenders for governor is a former mayor of one of those cities...

Despite Newsom’s Name Recognition, He’s Slow to Win Over Voters

gvwire

February 20, 2018

In his Tuesday, Feb. 20 column, CALmatters' Dan Walters sizes up California's gubernatorial election as a two-man, "down to the wire" race. The two leading candidates are Democrats, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, an...

Is Renteria’s Candidacy a Ploy to Weaken Villaraigosa?

Drew Phelps

February 16, 2018

On Wednesday, Amanda Renteria, the 2014 Democratic challenger to Congressman David Valadao, filed to run for office again, this time for governor. The announcement came as a surprise given the fact that Rent...

Who Will Be Next Governor? Villaraigosa Cuts Newsom’s Poll Lead

gvwire

February 7, 2018

Though it's still early and nearly one-quarter of voters have yet to form opinions on the race, it appears that Democrats Gavin Newsom and Antonio Villaraigosa will duke it out to become California's next gover...

All-Dem Runoff Likely in 2018 Governor’s Race: Walters

Drew Phelps

January 12, 2018

In Dan Walters' CALmatters column this week, the columnist explains the impact of announcements made this week by two California political players. Former Congressman Doug Ose, who announced his entry into the governor’s race, and billionaire Tom Steyer, wh...

Nunes Votes to Stop Online Sex Trafficking. What's Next in the Effort?

What Happens to Parks Tax if it Competes with Public Safety?

Pot, Parks, & Race Relations Highlight District 3 Forum

Is Temperance Flat Dam Proposal Down to Its Last Strike?

Accountability a Must in Stephon Clark Shooting: Walters

It’s PACs vs. Grassroots in Nunes-Janz Battle

Big Tech Isn’t a Monopoly. Here’s Why.

Can’t Pay the IRS Today? Here’s What To Do.

Is It Possible To Control Your Dreams?

“Pawternity” Is Trending. And Millennials Love It.

She Changes Lives. Here and Around the World.

This Power Salad Is Scrumptious and Healthy

Selfless Patriotism Died 50 Years Ago Today With MLK Assassination

Don’t Harm Students Because of Jarrar’s Tweets: Fresno State President

“Pawternity” Is Trending. And Millennials Love It.

She Changes Lives. Here and Around the World.

Denham: His Plan to Fix Infrastructure and Protect Dreamers

How Do You Survive an Active Shooter? Run. Hide. Fight.

With Congress on Board, It’s Not Business as Usual for Fresno Pimps & Their Allies

Nunes Votes to Stop Online Sex Trafficking. What’s Next in the Effort?

Bank of America Contract Rejected by Council

What Happens to Parks Tax if it Competes with Public Safety?

Pot, Parks, & Race Relations Highlight District 3 Forum

With FPOA Endorsement, Wilson Says He’s Best for Judge

Snag in the Darling Plant Move. New Neighbors File Lawsuit.

It’s PACs vs. Grassroots in Nunes-Janz Battle

Take 5: Woodward Wants to Go from Child Welfare Attorney to Judge

Newsom’s Support Drops in PPIC Poll. Should He Be Worried?

Poll Shocker: Republican Could Face Newsom in Governor Showdown

Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down Tonight for Proposed Clovis Charter School?

Housing Crisis is Huge Test for California’s Next Governor: Walters

State Democratic Convention Shows Splits Between Insiders & Voters

Who Do You Love to Hate More, LA or SF? Resentments May Decide Governor’s Race.

Despite Newsom’s Name Recognition, He’s Slow to Win Over Voters

Is Renteria’s Candidacy a Ploy to Weaken Villaraigosa?

Who Will Be Next Governor? Villaraigosa Cuts Newsom’s Poll Lead

All-Dem Runoff Likely in 2018 Governor’s Race: Walters

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