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State Schools Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2026 Run For Governor

September 26, 2023 1:18 pmSeptember 26, 2023 1:18 pm

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced on Tuesday that he will run for Governor in 2026, becoming the fourth major candidate to announce their intent more than three years until the election is to be held. In...

California State University Trustees Vote To Raise Tuition By 34% Over Next 5 Years

September 14, 2023 12:35 pm

The California State University Board of Trustees voted on Wednesday to drastically increase tuition annually by 6% for the next five years, or 34% in total, to help combat the current $1.5 billion deficit that the university system is facing....

Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis Fails To Force Postponement of Taylor Swift Concert After Attending Santa Clara Event

August 2, 2023 10:05 pmAugust 3, 2023 9:01 am

After attending a Taylor Swift concert in Santa Clara, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis signed a letter signed with dozens of state and local Los Angeles officials urging singer Taylor Swift to cancel her highly hyped concerts at LA’s SoFi Stadium...

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Intent To Run For Governor In 2026

July 7, 2023 2:30 amJuly 7, 2023 2:31 am

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced on Thursday that he intends to run for Governor in 2026, becoming one of the first major candidates to announce their intent more than three years until the election is due...

The 2024 California U.S. Senate Race: Where It Currently Stands

June 11, 2023 2:27 amJune 11, 2023 2:28 am

Since the last report by the Globe in May, the 2024 race for U.S. Senate for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat has continued to evolve, with more candidates looking for a possible run, others confirming they’re out, and some making plays to...

The 2024 California U.S. Senate Race: Where It Currently Stands

May 12, 2023 6:05 amMay 12, 2023 6:06 am

Since the last report by the Globe in April, the 2024 race for U.S. Senate for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat has continued to evolve, with more candidates looking for a possible run, others confirming they’re out, and some making plays to...

Former Controller Betty Yee Announces 2026 Run For Governor

April 25, 2023 2:30 amApril 25, 2023 6:48 am

Former Controller of California and current California Democratic Party Vice Chairwoman Betty Yee announced her candidacy for Governor in 2026 on Monday, coming only a few hours after Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis announced her own run for the office. A...