State Featured Democrat Toni Atkins drops out of crowded race to replace Newsom By Jeanne Kuang CalMattersUpdated Sep 29, 2025 Democrat Toni Atkins is dropping out of the crowded 2026 race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California governor, she announced Monday.
+2 Local News Marc Berman, D-Palo Alto, seeks reelection in Assembly against opponent Corey Browning Daily Journal staff Apr 23, 2022 Assemblymember Marc Berman, D-Palo Alto, is seeking a third term to represent the San Mateo County coast and southern Peninsula in the state L…
Local News Featured Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis talks leadership to high school students in Belmont Daily Journal staff report Dec 4, 2021 As part of a Women’s Leadership Speaking Series, students at Belmont’s Notre Dame High School were offered tips for success and overcoming hur…
Columnists Hot elections in 2022 and 2024 By Sue LempertUpdated Nov 1, 2021 “It’s the Papans vs. the world.” That’s how a local official described Millbrae Councilmember Gina Papan’s plan to challenge Emily Beach, Burl…
State California governor cancels trip to UN climate conference By ADAM BEAM and KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press Oct 29, 2021 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday abruptly canceled his trip to the United Nations Climate Change Conference, f…
Columnists Pithy observations By Matt Grocott Jun 4, 2019 Do you have a coffee shop where you visit regularly and sit with a bunch of friends and discuss the headlines of the day? It’s what makes a lo…