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Education is vital and costs California billions, so why aren’t candidates for governor talking about it?

The single largest item in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recently proposed budget — and arguably its most important — is the $91 billion (plus $60...

With so many candidates and options in California, when’s the right time to vote?

Guest Commentary written by Kim Alexander Kim Alexander is president of the California Voter Foundation. There has been a lot of coverage about the crowded field of...

Does that influencer really like Tom Steyer?

It can start subtly enough: One day a social media influencer you follow — the one who talks about politics, recommends beauty products or...

Even while courting moderates on voter ID, GOP leaders still push debunked fraud narrative

In summary While GOP lawmakers try to convince moderates that a voter ID requirement is a “common sense” idea, they continue to push President Donald...

How California’s Voter Guide published a candidate’s antisemitic conspiracy theories

Guest Commentary written by Reuven Taff Reuven Taff is past president of the Sacramento Board of Rabbis and serves as rabbi emeritus of Mosaic Law...

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Trump-Backed Defeat of Thomas Massie Sparks Debate Inside GOP

  President Donald Trump scored a political victory this week...

What’s open and closed on Memorial Day in the Inland Empire

GOVERNMENT OFFICES: All federal, state, Riverside County, San Bernardino...

California bill moves to make cheaper alternative fuel available to more drivers

In the face of the nation’s highest gas prices,...

After AI layoffs, Newsom orders state government to find ways to ease the pain

In summary In an AI executive order, the governor called...