Kevin Yamamura

The departure comes after POLITICO reported Daniel Lee was named California’s first superintendent of equity last year despite living on the East Coast and running his own business there.

Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed the elections chief he’s suing and signed the bill that laid out the party designation rules for recall-threatened officials.

California’s coffers are bulging thanks to the high-flying Silicon Valley, surging stock market and a large share of professionals who were able to continue working remotely during Covid-19.

California’s budget is faring dramatically better than expected thanks to record stock market gains and tax growth from its most affluent residents.

The move marks the first time the Democratic governor has closed a sector that he had previously allowed to open during the pandemic.

A $41B revenue shortfall is expected as economic fallout from the coronavirus grips the state.

California’s voting rules could mean key races don’t get decided for days — or weeks.