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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
California Supreme Court hears arguments over sheriff's seizure of ballots
Justices hear arguments on whether Riverside County must return seized ballots, testing sheriff authority versus voter privacy and chain-of-custody rules.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
New York Times calls University of California's 'test-blind' admissions policy a 'terrible' mistake
New York Times Editorial Board calls UC’s test-blind admissions a mistake, pressuring Regents to revisit testing as 2027 planning begins.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Steyer’s exit from the California governor’s race could spell bad news for climate policy
Steyer’s withdrawal narrows the field to Becerra and Hilton, raising concerns over climate ambition and investment certainty in California.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Pratt's lead over Raman further erodes in new L.A. mayoral race results as voters await California governor's race news
New tallies show Spencer Pratt’s edge over Nithya Raman shrinking as late ballots are processed; officials expect more updates in coming days.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Steve Hilton launches ad mocking Xavier Becerra's '36 years' as a career politician in California gov race
Hilton’s ad targets Becerra as a 36-year career politician as 2026 primary ballots circulate, signaling a shift to general-election contrast messaging.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra advances to California governor general election, AP projects
AP projects former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will advance to California’s gubernatorial general election after primary results in Sacramento.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
California’s race for governor and other key primaries remain unsettled as vote count continues
Millions of ballots still being processed in Sacramento and statewide keep governor and down-ballot primaries unresolved under top-two rules.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary
California voters head to the polls Tuesday as 61 candidates vie for two spots in November under the state’s top-two primary system.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S.-Iran deal up in the air, and California grapples with a toxic chemical tank: Weekend Rundown
Trump signals no rush on Iran deal as tensions rise; Sacramento officials address toxic chemical tank amid safety and environmental concerns.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
California governor candidates tangle over immigration, homelessness in tense debate
The seven top candidates in California’s race for governor sparred at a tense debate Wednesday, throwing criticisms at one another over a litany of issu
- 3 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Democrats wish Kamala Harris ran for California governor, not look to 2028: report
NYT report: Donors and operatives in Sacramento favor Kamala Harris for California governor over a 2028 bid, citing fit, resources, and party coherence.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Watch Live: Candidates face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate ahead of June 2 primary
Top contenders debate governance, affordability, and public safety ahead of California’s June 2 primary, with stakes high as early voting opens.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
California governor candidates spar to get ahead after Eric Swalwell dropped out
Candidates clash on trust, ethics, and policy after Eric Swalwell exits amid misconduct allegations, seeking momentum with voters and donors.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Newsom administration allegedly knew of $2B California budget error for months: report
Report says Sacramento officials knew of a $2B accounting error for months, raising transparency concerns and complicating California deficit talks.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Exclusive—Lyndsey Sikes: Why Are States Like New York and California Controlling Abortion Drug Policy in Louisiana?
Until federal regulators restore commonsense safety standards and end the mass mailing of abortion drugs across state lines, Louisiana's women and children rema...
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan pushes to make California gov. election about ‘waste, fraud and abuse’
California gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan says the state should focus on waste, fraud and abuse as he ramps up his campaign.
- 8 min
- United States