President Donald Trump makes his first visit to the San Joaquin Valley on Wednesday since taking office in 2017. Water is the topic, and farmers are expected to pack the audience in Bakersfield. In Washington, D.C., Trump said Tuesday that he's ready to use his “big voice” to bolster Republicans' 2020...
Newsom Signs Pact to Boost Trade with Armenia
Trade opportunities between California and Armenia are getting a boost following the signing of an economic cooperation agreement by Gov. Gavin Newson and Armenia's foreign minister Tuesday in New York. The agreement establishes a Trade and Services Desk in Armenia to connect Californian and Armenian businesses and help facilitate various...
Kounalakis and Becerra Prevail in Downballot State Races
SACRAMENTO — Eleni Kounalakis will be the first female lieutenant governor of California while Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Secretary of State Alex Padilla and Controller Betty Yee will all return to office. The four are among several statewide offices voters cast ballots for Tuesday. In the contest for insurance commissioner,...
Face-Off for Lt. Gov: Ed Hernandez vs. Eleni Kounalakis
Need last-minute prep to decide between Ed Hernandez and Eleni Kounalakis for lieutenant governor on your California ballot? Then view this video of the candidates — both Democrats — answering questions from CALmatters on their qualifications and positions on the issues. The video begins with this: Why are you running...
Lt. Gov. Candidate Hernandez Talks ICE, Gas Tax & Affordable Housing
Ed Hernandez sees his 12 years in Sacramento as solid preparation for his run to be California's next lieutenant governor. The Democrat has spent the last decade in the state capital representing West Covina as both an assemblyman and state senator. Now, he is running for the state's No. 2 spot....
Kounalakis Talks Water, Wildfires and Gas Tax in Run for Lt. Gov.
Eleni Kounalakis is used to having people botch her name. That is alright with her, as long as she gets votes. The former U.S. ambassador to Hungary is running for lieutenant governor. While the position's main job is to serve as governor in case of a vacancy or absence, the...
Candidates Spend Big in California Lieutenant Governor Race
By SOPHIA BOLLAG Associated Press SACRAMENTO — California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom once joked his job doesn't involve much governing, but that's not stopping candidates from shelling out millions of dollars to replace him. About $10 million has been spent on the race, including nearly $5 million from an independent...