Kamala Harris
The former VP is heading for an apparent coronation if she runs for governor in 2026, leading 57% to 9% over her closest rival, former Rep. Katie Porter, D-Irvine, in an Emerson poll of Democrats out Thursday.
Mike Gipson
Democratic LA assemblyman gets a rare veto threat from Gavin Newsom for his AB 15, which would ban state prisons from transferring inmates in the country illegally to ICE — even violent offenders.
Raj Salwan
Mayor of Fremont wins accolades from many residents after city council passes new rules to remove homeless encampments. But vague wording makes it unclear if people offering aid can be penalized.
