John Cox brought his recall game back to Fresno on Friday, this time in the form a large "Gavinopoly" board based on a Monopoly theme. Speaking to just two media members — GV Wire included, less than the three staffers in the room — at the Directors Room inside Hotel...
John Cox Brings “Beauty and the Beast” Bus to Fresno County
There was no bear campaigning with John Cox when he stopped at an almond farm in Fresno County on Thursday. But, there was a dog — presumably living at Machado Farms. Cox, running for governor in California's upcoming recall election, spoke with the media during a local stop in a...
Governor Candidate John Cox Pitches Recall, Himself During Fresno Stop
John Cox thinks things will be different the second time around in his quest to become governor of California. He definitely plans to run, whether in 2022 or later this year if a recall petition qualifies for the ballot. In 2018, he said, he was an unknown. He lost to...
Newsom Elected Governor. Expect Continued Battles with Trump.
LOS ANGELES — Democrat Gavin Newsom was elected California governor Tuesday and used his victory speech to punch at President Donald Trump and extoll California as a beacon for all Americans who oppose "agents of anger." Newsom's victory ensures one opponent of Trump, outgoing Gov. Jerry Brown, will be replaced...
Candidates Make Final Appeals to California’s Lopsided Electorate
LOS ANGELES — Thousands of volunteers knocked on doors and dialed phones Monday while candidates across California made their final arguments to voters in an election where Democrats look to keep their stranglehold on state offices and add to their advantage in the 53-seat congressional delegation. Polls will be open...
A California User’s Guide to Political Polls: Six Easy Tips
Another day, another poll in California. This latest batch of numbers comes from UC Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies, which echoes other recent independent polls in showing Democratic Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom leading Republican businessman John Cox by a healthy margin in the governor’s race, U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein fending...
Face-Off for Governor: Gavin Newsom vs. John Cox
Republican John Cox and Democrat Gavin Newsom, the candidates for California governor, begin by talking to CALmatters' reporters and editors about how they'd run the Golden State differently from the current officeholder, Gov. Jerry Brown. Other Covered Topics The two also discuss at these timestamps: — Improving schools (1:20) —...
First Public Poll Shows Tuck Well Ahead of Thurmond
We're in the final days before the election. And, one of the last polls shows separation among candidates for statewide offices and the U.S. Senate. The final Berkeley IGS poll indicates dominant leads in the gubernatorial, state superintendent of public instruction, and Senate races. Also, propositions to repeal the gas...
All Polls Point to Newsom as California's Next Governor
Barring a big rally by John Cox, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom will become the next governor of California. A Public Policy Institute of California poll released Wednesday night shows Newsom holding an 11-point lead over Cox among likely voters in the race to succeed Jerry Brown. Newsom, a Democrat, leads...
Here's Why Rent Control Measure Would Worsen Housing Crisis
California’s housing crisis has gotten the attention of the media, but it is often discussed as an issue that primarily impacts coastal communities. Despite the focus on the Bay Area and Los Angeles, parts of the Central Valley are feeling the housing pinch as well. As California’s population continues to...