Hollywood Elite Gather at Universal to Support Gavin
Gavin Newsom is getting splashed with some Hollywood chic. His gubernatorial campaign has a fundraiser chock full of industry heavyweights…
Kamala Harris Hits Peak Presidential Hype
It seems some oddsmakers may have taken notice of all the hype that California Senator Kamala Harris is a rising…
Exclusive: Ocasio-Cortez San Fran Fundraiser Held at Illegal All-Women Club
Democratic mega-star Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez barnstormed San Francisco Tuesday, appearing at two fundraisers, including one that, owing to her immense popularity,…
Barbara Lee Seeks House Leadership Post
California Representative Barbara Lee announced this week that she is running for Democratic Caucus chair, facing off against Congresswoman Linda…
Abortion Leaps to Center of Gov Race
Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom is suddenly making abortion rights an issue in the California gubernatorial campaign, even though his fervently…
Talking Politics with Jonathan Gold
I first met Jonathan Gold in 1983 when we were both working at LAWeekly. I was a news editor and…
Book Deal Has Kamala Harris Sounding Very Much Like White House Contestant
California Senator Kamala Harris is burnishing her credentials as a possible 2020 Democratic presidential candidate with a new book deal…
New Mayor London Breed Vows to Clean Up Filthy SF Streets
The day after her July 11 upbeat inauguration speech, San Francisco Mayor London Breed vowed to get “aggressive” about fixing…
Feinstein Now Claims Not to Want Democratic Party Endorsement
Profoundly embarrassed earlier this year when she didn’t get the state Democratic party endorsement, Senator Dianne Feinstein now says she…
Maxine Waters Dismisses Threats, Dem Leaders’ Criticism
Los Angeles Representative Maxine Waters (D-43) is shrugging off rebukes from the Democratic congressional leadership and the death threats that…