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One person was killed at a high school graduation ceremony in California. Plus, a tech CEO is arrested for allegedly selling American equipment to Iran and laundering millions of dollars.
Why it matters: One person was killed at a high school graduation ceremony in California. Plus, a tech CEO is arrested for allegedly selling American equipment to Iran and laundering millions of dollars.
State election officials continue to work through the uncounted primary ballots, a process that could take days or weeks Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.
Why it matters: State election officials continue to work through the uncounted primary ballots, a process that could take days or weeks Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.
Anna Vignet/KQED I was a new reporter at KQED in 2021 when former elementary teacher Joseph Brian Houg was sentenced to more than three decades in prison for sexually abusing 10 students.
Why it matters: Anna Vignet/KQED I was a new reporter at KQED in 2021 when former elementary teacher Joseph Brian Houg was sentenced to more than three decades in prison for sexually abusing 10 students.
Silicon Valley tech firms spent tens of millions in California’s primary election to back candidates likely to oppose new regulations and taxes. This strategic investment aims to shape state policy on AI, labor, and taxation, highlighting the growing influence of private money in public decision-making.
Why it matters: Silicon Valley tech firms spent tens of millions in California’s primary election to back candidates likely to oppose new regulations and taxes. This strategic investment aims to shape state policy on AI, labor, and taxation, highlighting the growing influence of private money in public decision-making.
Primary election votes are still being counted in California, but Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will head to a runoff to defend her seat.
Why it matters: Primary election votes are still being counted in California, but Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will head to a runoff to defend her seat.
Votes are still being counted from the California gubernatorial primary on Tuesday. CBS News' Fin Gomez breaks down some of the key races ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Why it matters: Votes are still being counted from the California gubernatorial primary on Tuesday. CBS News' Fin Gomez breaks down some of the key races ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- California election results will be coming in once polls close at 8 p.m. as voters wait for results for the L.A. mayoral race leading to a possible faceoff between Karen Bass and...
Why it matters: LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- California election results will be coming in once polls close at 8 p.m. as voters wait for results for the L.A. mayoral race leading to a possible faceoff between Karen Bass and...
Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former state attorney general and U.S. health secretary, told supporters in Los Angeles that he 'was on track' to advance to the California Governor general election in...
Why it matters: Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former state attorney general and U.S. health secretary, told supporters in Los Angeles that he 'was on track' to advance to the California Governor general election in...
A man holding hostages inside a building in California that houses a bank branch and school district office has been shot and killed by the FBI, police said on Wednesday.
Why it matters: A man holding hostages inside a building in California that houses a bank branch and school district office has been shot and killed by the FBI, police said on Wednesday.
The public cost is that the deadlock exposes how party insiders and donors shape election outcomes, often at the expense of public input and transparency.
Why it matters: The public cost is that the deadlock exposes how party insiders and donors shape election outcomes, often at the expense of public input and transparency.
The public cost is that the primary results will decide who sets California’s agenda on critical issues like housing, policing, and climate, affecting millions of residents.
Why it matters: The public cost is that the primary results will decide who sets California’s agenda on critical issues like housing, policing, and climate, affecting millions of residents.
The public cost is that voters face uncertainty while insiders gain time to negotiate and shape the field, undermining public trust in the process.
Why it matters: The public cost is that voters face uncertainty while insiders gain time to negotiate and shape the field, undermining public trust in the process.
The public cost is that the outcome decides who will represent LA County in Sacramento and which interests will have the most influence over state laws affecting millions.
Why it matters: The public cost is that the outcome decides who will represent LA County in Sacramento and which interests will have the most influence over state laws affecting millions.
The public cost is that the structure of California’s primary can distort voter choice and reinforce party power, affecting who gets a real shot at the governor’s office.
Why it matters: The public cost is that the structure of California’s primary can distort voter choice and reinforce party power, affecting who gets a real shot at the governor’s office.
The public cost is that the early lead by high-profile candidates could limit the range of choices for voters and reinforce the dominance of political insiders.
Why it matters: The public cost is that the early lead by high-profile candidates could limit the range of choices for voters and reinforce the dominance of political insiders.
The public stakes turn on whether a major news institution is treated as a civic trust, a distressed asset, or a vehicle for ownership-level agenda control.
Why it matters: The public stakes turn on whether a major news institution is treated as a civic trust, a distressed asset, or a vehicle for ownership-level agenda control.
The public cost is that the runoff will decide who controls LA's mayoral office, impacting city policy on housing, policing, and public spending.
Why it matters: The public cost is that the runoff will decide who controls LA's mayoral office, impacting city policy on housing, policing, and public spending.
The public cost is that the outcome will decide who sets California’s agenda on major issues, but the process risks being shaped by insiders rather than voters.
Why it matters: The public cost is that the outcome will decide who sets California’s agenda on major issues, but the process risks being shaped by insiders rather than voters.
The public cost is that if democratic Power Struggle in the Open, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.
Why it matters: The public cost is that if democratic Power Struggle in the Open, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.
The public cost is that the primary decides which interests and networks will dominate the district’s representation in Congress, often before most voters are engaged.
Why it matters: The public cost is that the primary decides which interests and networks will dominate the district’s representation in Congress, often before most voters are engaged.
The public cost is that these races decide who controls local budgets, public safety, education, and oversight—directly affecting daily life for Sacramento-area residents.
Why it matters: The public cost is that these races decide who controls local budgets, public safety, education, and oversight—directly affecting daily life for Sacramento-area residents.
The public stakes turn on whether voters get a fair, legible decision process before procedural choices narrow representation or accountability.
Why it matters: The public stakes turn on whether voters get a fair, legible decision process before procedural choices narrow representation or accountability.
The public stakes turn on who gains leverage, who absorbs the cost, and whether the decision path remains visible enough for accountability.
Why it matters: The public stakes turn on who gains leverage, who absorbs the cost, and whether the decision path remains visible enough for accountability.
The public cost is that if steve Hilton on His Surprisingly Strong Bid for California Governor, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.
Why it matters: The public cost is that if steve Hilton on His Surprisingly Strong Bid for California Governor, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.
The public stakes turn on who gains leverage, who absorbs the cost, and whether the decision path remains visible enough for accountability.
Why it matters: The public stakes turn on who gains leverage, who absorbs the cost, and whether the decision path remains visible enough for accountability.
The public stakes turn on who gains leverage, who absorbs the cost, and whether the decision path remains visible enough for accountability.
Why it matters: The public stakes turn on who gains leverage, who absorbs the cost, and whether the decision path remains visible enough for accountability.
The public cost is that wang was charged in April with operating as an unauthorized agent of a foreign government within the United States.
Why it matters: The public cost is that wang was charged in April with operating as an unauthorized agent of a foreign government within the United States.
The public stakes turn on whether the formal record arrives early enough for accountability, rather than after the key legal or oversight decision has already hardened.
Why it matters: The public stakes turn on whether the formal record arrives early enough for accountability, rather than after the key legal or oversight decision has already hardened.
The public cost is that after launching his campaign with an ad focused on affordability and eschewing any mention of climate, the Democratic billionaire has changed his tune.
Why it matters: The public cost is that after launching his campaign with an ad focused on affordability and eschewing any mention of climate, the Democratic billionaire has changed his tune.
The public cost is that trump ha brindado a los líderes del sector tecnológico un amplio acceso a la Casa Blanca y a formar parte de consejos asesores.
Why it matters: The public cost is that trump ha brindado a los líderes del sector tecnológico un amplio acceso a la Casa Blanca y a formar parte de consejos asesores.
The public stakes turn on whether voters get a fair, legible decision process before procedural choices narrow representation or accountability.
Why it matters: The public stakes turn on whether voters get a fair, legible decision process before procedural choices narrow representation or accountability.
The public cost is that tied to how Elon Musk can convert attention and institutional position into durable leverage, while the public absorbs the consequences.
Why it matters: The public cost is that tied to how Elon Musk can convert attention and institutional position into durable leverage, while the public absorbs the consequences.
The outcome of the trial could determine the future of OpenAI, the tech giant that the two billionaires cofounded as a nonprofit in 2015.
Why it matters: The outcome of the trial could determine the future of OpenAI, the tech giant that the two billionaires cofounded as a nonprofit in 2015.
A reported shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner sent President Trump and top officials running for cover in Washington, D.C. It matters because the target was not...
Why it matters: A reported shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner sent President Trump and top officials running for cover in Washington, D.C. It matters because the target was not...
Former California Controller Betty Yee has dropped out of the governor’s race weeks before the June 2 primary. Her exit matters because it shows how money can decide who stays i...
Why it matters: Former California Controller Betty Yee has dropped out of the governor’s race weeks before the June 2 primary. Her exit matters because it shows how money can decide who stays i...
Former California state controller Betty Yee has left the governor’s race. Her exit narrows the field in a high-stakes contest that will shape the state’s next power center. The...
Why it matters: Former California state controller Betty Yee has left the governor’s race. Her exit narrows the field in a high-stakes contest that will shape the state’s next power center. The...
California says newly unsealed records show Amazon pressured independent sellers to raise prices on rival sites. The case matters because it points to how a giant platform can s...
Why it matters: California says newly unsealed records show Amazon pressured independent sellers to raise prices on rival sites. The case matters because it points to how a giant platform can s...
California’s Supreme Court stepped in and told a GOP sheriff to pause his election probe and preserve the ballots he seized. That matters because the fight is no longer just abo...
Why it matters: California’s Supreme Court stepped in and told a GOP sheriff to pause his election probe and preserve the ballots he seized. That matters because the fight is no longer just abo...
With the federal government largely stepping back from antitrust enforcement, who’s picking up the slack? California Attorney General Rob Bonta makes the case that state attorne...
Why it matters: With the federal government largely stepping back from antitrust enforcement, who’s picking up the slack? California Attorney General Rob Bonta makes the case that state attorne...
Riverside County issued three encroachment permits for 500+ Flock surveillance cameras to the wrong permittee and based on incomplete applications. Then it let them lapse for ov...
Why it matters: Riverside County issued three encroachment permits for 500+ Flock surveillance cameras to the wrong permittee and based on incomplete applications. Then it let them lapse for ov...
Eric Swalwell is pushing back hard against a revived story about his past ties to an accused Chinese spy. The timing matters because the dispute is landing while he runs for gov...
Why it matters: Eric Swalwell is pushing back hard against a revived story about his past ties to an accused Chinese spy. The timing matters because the dispute is landing while he runs for gov...
Each year in March, the United States observes Women’s History Month—a time to recognize and reflect on the contributions women have made to the nation’s history, civic life, an...
Why it matters: Each year in March, the United States observes Women’s History Month—a time to recognize and reflect on the contributions women have made to the nation’s history, civic life, an...
California’s governor’s race could be warped by vote splitting before most voters even get to November. That matters because a crowded primary can hand the final ballot to the s...
Why it matters: California’s governor’s race could be warped by vote splitting before most voters even get to November. That matters because a crowded primary can hand the final ballot to the s...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is banning state officials from using confidential information to trade in prediction markets. The move matters because it tries to stop public powe...
Why it matters: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is banning state officials from using confidential information to trade in prediction markets. The move matters because it tries to stop public powe...
Governor Gavin Newsom is strengthening California rules to bar state officials from insider betting. The move is meant to cut off a clear corruption risk and show that public of...
Why it matters: Governor Gavin Newsom is strengthening California rules to bar state officials from insider betting. The move is meant to cut off a clear corruption risk and show that public of...
A Shasta County election official known for questioning elections is now overseeing them. That matters because election systems only work when the people running them protect th...
Why it matters: A Shasta County election official known for questioning elections is now overseeing them. That matters because election systems only work when the people running them protect th...
California’s top-two primary could split the Democratic vote and open a path for Republicans in the governor’s race. That matters because the state’s election rules can shape th...
Why it matters: California’s top-two primary could split the Democratic vote and open a path for Republicans in the governor’s race. That matters because the state’s election rules can shape th...
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says seizing more than 600,000 ballots was just “normal law enforcement.” That claim lands in the middle of a live fight over who gets to to...
Why it matters: Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says seizing more than 600,000 ballots was just “normal law enforcement.” That claim lands in the middle of a live fight over who gets to to...
The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into allegations of sexual assault and intimidation in women’s prisons in California and Maine. The probe matters...
Why it matters: The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into allegations of sexual assault and intimidation in women’s prisons in California and Maine. The probe matters...
Donald Trump’s latest attack on Gavin Newsom is being sold as proof of something bigger than a political insult. But the story leans on weak, opinion-driven claims, not solid re...
Why it matters: Donald Trump’s latest attack on Gavin Newsom is being sold as proof of something bigger than a political insult. But the story leans on weak, opinion-driven claims, not solid re...
California’s Prop. 36 fight is now a budget fight over $400 million. That matters because even when voters approve a measure, lawmakers can still slow-walk, reshape, or choke of...
Why it matters: California’s Prop. 36 fight is now a budget fight over $400 million. That matters because even when voters approve a measure, lawmakers can still slow-walk, reshape, or choke of...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's new posture on Israel is being read as a political move, not a policy shift. It matters because this is about image management ahead of bigger amb...
Why it matters: California Gov. Gavin Newsom's new posture on Israel is being read as a political move, not a policy shift. It matters because this is about image management ahead of bigger amb...
California’s recall rules could put a Republican in the governor’s office through a fast, strange election process. That matters because the rules themselves, not just the candi...
Why it matters: California’s recall rules could put a Republican in the governor’s office through a fast, strange election process. That matters because the rules themselves, not just the candi...
Two juries in New Mexico and California just handed Meta major losses over how its apps treat kids. The rulings matter because they test whether Big Tech can keep selling “safet...
Why it matters: Two juries in New Mexico and California just handed Meta major losses over how its apps treat kids. The rulings matter because they test whether Big Tech can keep selling “safet...
Chevron is warning that California could face a historic fuel crunch as diesel prices hit record highs. That matters now because fuel costs hit farmers, truckers, small business...
Why it matters: Chevron is warning that California could face a historic fuel crunch as diesel prices hit record highs. That matters now because fuel costs hit farmers, truckers, small business...
California lawmakers voted to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day. The move shows how state government can reshape public holidays when a legacy becomes politically conte...
Why it matters: California lawmakers voted to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day. The move shows how state government can reshape public holidays when a legacy becomes politically conte...
USC canceled a planned California governor debate after its candidate-selection rules left several Democrats off the stage. The fight matters because debate access shapes who ge...
Why it matters: USC canceled a planned California governor debate after its candidate-selection rules left several Democrats off the stage. The fight matters because debate access shapes who ge...
USC canceled a California gubernatorial debate less than 24 hours before it was set to begin. The reported reason and the sourcing are not solid enough to treat this as publish-...
Why it matters: USC canceled a California gubernatorial debate less than 24 hours before it was set to begin. The reported reason and the sourcing are not solid enough to treat this as publish-...
San Diego County sheriff’s officials failed to investigate at least seven reported sexual assaults at an ICE detention center in California. That matters because it shows what h...
Why it matters: San Diego County sheriff’s officials failed to investigate at least seven reported sexual assaults at an ICE detention center in California. That matters because it shows what h...
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has seized more than 650,000 ballots from California’s November election, and state officials say the move is wildly out of bounds. It matte...
Why it matters: Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has seized more than 650,000 ballots from California’s November election, and state officials say the move is wildly out of bounds. It matte...
Ranked-choice voting could have changed the shape of California’s governor race. The bigger issue is simple: the way votes are counted can decide who survives the field and who...
Why it matters: Ranked-choice voting could have changed the shape of California’s governor race. The bigger issue is simple: the way votes are counted can decide who survives the field and who...
Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of TEGNA has triggered state legal fights over media concentration. The outcome could shape who controls local news in dozens of markets and ho...
Why it matters: Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of TEGNA has triggered state legal fights over media concentration. The outcome could shape who controls local news in dozens of markets and ho...
A New York Post opinion piece argues that Gavin Newsom has wrecked California and that Florida offers the fix. It matters because this is not just a policy debate. It is a fight...
Why it matters: A New York Post opinion piece argues that Gavin Newsom has wrecked California and that Florida offers the fix. It matters because this is not just a policy debate. It is a fight...