California Congresswoman Katie Porter Blamed, Punished a Staffer For Allegedly Giving Her COVID-19 "She never spoke a word to me after this," the staffer, Sasha Georgiades, tells Reason. Reason · Dec 29, 2022
George Skelton: If Karen Bass succeeds as LA mayor, she could have a shot at making historic firsts as California governor SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has had 40 governors in its 172 years as a state. And not one has been a woman. Nor a Black person. Or a Los Angeles mayor. Los Angeles Times · Dec 23, 2022
George Skelton: Feinstein won't step down early. But when she does, these contenders have the best shot at her seat SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It's not an election year, but in 2023 we'll see a hot race begin for U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat. Los Angeles Times · Dec 20, 2022
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022
GOPer's false Porter "pedophilia" attack Jackson gets debunked after pushing false claim about Porter's criticism of "groomer" attacks Salon · Dec 16, 2022
Medicare Advantage health plans dodged auditors, overcharged taxpayers millions A review of 90 government audits reveals the plans have repeatedly tried to get around mandates to document medical conditions the government paid them to treat. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2022
Feinstein says she won't step down early from Senate WASHINGTON — Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., said Monday she has every intention of serving the remainder of her Senate term and is still deliberating whether to retire in 2024. Los Angeles Times · Dec 13, 2022
Alarm over alleged Trump pardon bribery The Democrats believe a real estate developer donated to a Trump-aligned super PAC in exchange for the pardons Salon · Dec 5, 2022
Both parties had high hopes for California in the midterms. Neither saw their dreams fully come true LOS ANGELES — The battles for California’s most competitive congressional races have effectively ended in a draw after months of campaigning and more than $100 million in advertising. Neither Democrats nor Republicans have so far ousted an incumbent or won new ground in their opponent’s territory — though with a… Los Angeles Times · Nov 21, 2022
Democrat Katie Porter wins re-election in California’s 47th District The former protege of Elizabeth Warren who often goes viral for her aggressive questioning of executives will serve a third term The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
California Democratic Rep. Porter reelected after tough race Democratic Rep. Katie Porter has survived a bitter reelection fight in Southern California The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
Democratic Rep. Katie Porter holds on to seat in tightly fought Orange County race LOS ANGELES — Rep. Katie Porter of California, a rising star in the Democratic Party, fended off a challenge from Republican Scott Baugh, a former state lawmaker, to secure her third term in Congress. Los Angeles Times · Nov 18, 2022
US House win by ex-combat pilot cements Republican control Rep. Mike Garcia scored an upset U.S. House win that handed Republicans control of the chamber The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
California wins leave GOP poised to seize US House control Two threatened U.S. House Republicans in California have triumphed over Democratic challengers, helping move the GOP within a seat of seizing control of the chamber The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Nov 13, 2022 ‘It will absolutely come down to California’: Control of the House hinges on 10 state races LOS ANGELES — Days after ballots were cast in California’s midterm election, 10 of the congressional races deemed most at risk of flipping remained too close to call.
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022 Unsettled California races could tip US House control A handful of closely matched California U.S. House races could determine which party controls the chamber
Al Jazeera · Nov 10, 2022 US midterm results: Where things stand in House, Senate races Control House and Senate races to come down to just a few key races, with attention most on Arizona, Nevada and Georgia.
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022 Tight California races may determine US House control A string of California U.S. House races remains in play, and the outcome could make the difference in which party controls the chamber next year
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 CDC to conduct health study at polluted former Army base Federal health officials are conducting a new study to determine whether veterans once stationed at a now-shuttered California military base were exposed to dangerously high levels of cancer-causing toxins
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Rain, snow expected to taper off in California after storm A drenched California has emerged from a powerful storm that unleashed rain, snow and raging floodwaters, leaving one person dead and two others missing after they were swept away in a canal
Los Angeles Times · Nov 9, 2022 Alex Padilla makes history as first Latino elected to U.S. Senate from California LOS ANGELES — Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla made history again Tuesday night when he became the first Latino to be elected to represent California in the U.S. Senate.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 California races could determine control of US House In the fight to control Congress, one of the biggest battlegrounds is heavily Democratic California
Los Angeles Times · Nov 6, 2022 Just another midterm election? Or does a November surprise await? In one sense, the fundamentals of this election season have remained remarkably consistent. President Joe Biden's approval ratings languish in the low 40s. High inflation stubbornly persists. And odds have stayed stacked against the sitting president's party.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 4, 2022 Republicans optimistic about their chances in California districts that gave Biden big victories LOS ANGELES — As the sun set behind rows of modest homes, Republican Matt Jacobs knocked on doors urging voters in Oxnard to ditch their incumbent Democratic congresswoman and pick him to improve their quality of life.
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2022 QAnon and red-baiting: California midterm races turn vitriolic Tension reflects the heated battle between Democrats and Republicans for control of the House, a fight in which the state is key