State GovernmentRecording Artist, Puppeteer Among 27 Candidates for California GovernorApril 2, 2018 | Chris NicholsFormer big city mayors, a puppeteer and a even a ‘transhumanist lecturer’ are all officially running for California governor. Voters will be able to select from 27 people on the recently published certified list of candidates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSingle-Payer Is Lone Contrast In First Meeting Of Democratic Gubernatorial CandidatesOctober 22, 2017 | Ben AdlerWhen the four Democratic candidates in next year’s California governor’s race debated for the first time Sunday, they really only disagreed over one thing: single-payer health care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Has Gavin Newsom ‘Flip-Flopped’ On California’s High-Speed Rail?September 29, 2017 | Chris NicholsFormer Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa recently claimed Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom — the frontrunner in the California governor's race — has essentially flip-flopped in his support for the state’s controversial and costly rail project.
State GovernmentCandidate for California Governor Gavin Newsom Far Ahead In Race For CashAugust 4, 2017 | Chris NicholsNewsom has raised more money during first half of this year than the three other top Democrats in the governor's race – combined.
State GovernmentCalifornia State University System Approves 5 Percent Tuition HikeMarch 22, 2017 | Chris NicholsThousands of California State University students will pay more for their education starting this fall. That's because CSU trustees approved a 5 percent tuition increase on Wednesday despite strong opposition from students and some state leaders.
In Debate Over iPhone Vs. Health Care Costs, Gavin Newsom’s Claims Are Mostly TrueMarch 10, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom seized on comments by Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, this week after the congressman made a controversial comparison between the cost of an iPhone and healthcare.
UPDATE: Newsom's Claim That Mike Pence Advocated For 'Conversion Therapy' Is 'Half True'December 2, 2016 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom joined in the chorus of attacks on Donald Trump’s choice for running mate during a speech at the Democratic National Convention, claiming that the Republican Indiana Gov. Mike Pence advocated for 'conversion therapy.'
Gavin Newsom understates California’s big drop in gun homicidesNovember 16, 2016In a press conference the day after Prop 63 passed, Newsom made several claims about the effectiveness of California’s gun restrictions. We looked into one specific claim.
State GovernmentVillaraigosa Appears Poised To Enter 2018 Governor's RaceMarch 19, 2016(AP) — The presidential contest is dominating headlines, but the toughest campaign in California might be two years away.
State GovernmentTracking Money in California Politics Might Get EasierSeptember 2, 2015 | Chris NicholsCalifornia officials are launching a new search engine to better track campaign money for state candidates and ballot measures.
