California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces scrutiny over millions in charity donations he solicited from corporations, known as behested payments, which are legal but ethically questionable. Critics argue the…
California lawmakers have directed over half a billion dollars in donations from corporations and individuals to their preferred charities since 2011, with Governor Gavin Newsom leading at $348.2 mill…
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee broke a tie vote by the City Council to send her proposal to strengthen mayoral powers to the November ballot. The measure would grant the mayor veto power over city policies…
California's 2026 primary election for governor lacks a marquee candidate after former Vice President Kamala Harris declined to run, leaving a wide-open field to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom…