Oakland Democrat Buffy Wicks said California lawmakers will soon see 20 bills to speed up housing construction, along with more on energy, water and transit.
California governor’s race 2026
Coverage from Lookout and content partners of the 2026 race to succeed Gavin Newsom as governor of California.
A California sheriff is planning to break the state’s sanctuary law. Here’s how
California passed a sanctuary state law to protect immigrants during the first Trump administration. Now, Amador County’s sheriff wants to test it at the beginning of the second.
State schools superintendent Tony Thurmond announces 2026 bid for California governor
Tony Thurmond, the superintendent of public instruction, becomes the second Democrat to launch a campaign for California governor in a race that is still three years away.

