Dan Walters
In deep blue California, voters don’t always march to Democratic drums
California is one of the nation’s bluest states. However, the state’s voters engaged in some serious ticket-splitting this week, implying that they are not as wedded to the dominant party and its ideological causes as widely assumed.
California will likely feel the consequences of Donald Trump’s decisive victory
There's no reason to believe that Donald Trump will not continue using California as a punching bag during his second stint as president. But many may wonder what Kamala Harris's defeat now means for Gavin Newsom's ambitions.
A century later, salmon again spawning in Klamath River after dams removed
The Klamath River used to be the West Coast’s third most productive salmon fishery, until four hydroelectric dams built in the early 20th Century blocked salmon spawning.
Newsom provides welfare to the wealthy, skimps on anti-homelessness programs
This week Gov. Gavin Newsom promised $750 million to a few already wealthy entertainment producers and $827 million to cities and counties helping homeless people gain shelter.
Why Newsom wants California taxpayers to spend millions more subsidizing Hollywood
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants the next state budget to more than double a tax credit for the entertainment industry, despite its overstated value to California's economy.