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Byline: MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer

24 Nov

A sheriff, a billionaire, a tinge of scandal. California governor’s race packs drama, uncertainty

published on November 24, 2025 - 2:02 PM

(AP) — The race for California governor features former presidential wannabes, a county sheriff, two women who could become the

22 Oct

Fight over new US House districts in California could turn on advertising edge in closing days

published on October 22, 2025 - 2:29 PM

Less than two weeks from Election Day, the fight over new California U.S. House maps that could erase up to

22 Aug

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s national profile soars with latest Trump fight, but there are risks

published on August 22, 2025 - 2:01 PM

Gavin Newsom is having a moment. In the national struggle over U.S. House control, perhaps no politician has more at

30 Jul

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026

published on July 30, 2025 - 2:32 PM

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could

17 Mar

Amid 2028 speculation, California governor’s podcasts with Trump loyalists anger Democrats

published on March 17, 2025 - 2:16 PM

(AP) — As a wounded Democratic Party struggles to regroup, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is holding mostly chummy conversations with

11 Mar

Former US Rep. Katie Porter steps into crowded California governor’s race

published on March 11, 2025 - 3:22 PM

(AP) — Former Democratic U.S. House member Katie Porter announced Tuesday that she is entering the 2026 contest for California

04 Dec

Democrat Adam Gray captures California’s 13th US House District, ousting Republican Rep. John Duarte

published on December 4, 2024 - 9:41 AM

Democrat Adam Gray captured California’s 13th Congressional District on Tuesday, unseating Republican Rep. John Duarte in the final U.S. House...

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11 Oct

US House control teeters on the unlikely battleground of heavily Democratic California

published on October 11, 2024 - 2:43 PM

(AP) — California’s reputation as a hothouse of progressive politics is being tested in a string of U.S. House contests

22 May

California lawmaker Vince Fong wins special election to finish ousted House Speaker McCarthy’s term

published on May 22, 2024 - 2:50 PM

Vince Fong, a California State Assembly member backed by former President Donald Trump, won a special election Tuesday to complete

21 May

Trump-backed legislator, county sheriff face off for McCarthy’s vacant US House seat in California

published on May 21, 2024 - 2:05 PM

A California legislator backed by former President Donald Trump and a county sheriff promising to fight for tougher border security

BLOG: How community colleges fill the gap as aviation faces historic workforce shortage

Posted: February 13, 2026 at 2:24 pm

As the aviation industry grapples with historic workforce shortages and
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BLOG – The K Factor: What uneven growth means for your business in 2026

Posted: February 11, 2026 at 1:32 pm

Economic growth was surprisingly robust in 2025 despite lots of
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