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Rep. Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations Daily Kos23:26California US Crime US Politics

Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations PBS Online22:54California US Crime US Politics

What happens to the California governor's race after Swalwell's exit? PBS Online16:53California US US Politics

What happens to California’s governor race without Eric Swalwell? Daily Kos01:08California US US Politics

Trump’s endorsement of Hilton for governor fails to unite California Republicans Local News Matters00:03California Republicans Donald Trump

California GOP fails to endorse gubernatorial candidate at weekend convention Just The News22:31California Republicans Donald Trump

Why Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales chose to resign WUWM19:23California US US Politics

Pollster allocco to Newsmax: Swalwell exit reshapes Calif. governor's race NewsMax03:24California US US Politics

Swalwell’s exit from California governor’s race has Democrats searching for a breakout candidate The Washington Times18:46California US Politics US

‘No one likes Tom Steyer!’ Fox’s Brian kilmeade suggests republicans might pull off inside straight in California Mediaite20:24California US Politics US

Fifth woman accusing US politician Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct claims he spiked her… The Irish Independent21:52California US Crime

Eric Swalwell could now face rape charge in Los Angeles as new accuser comes forward SFist20:49California US Crime

Will Republicans blow California Governor’s race? The Spectator05:41California Republicans US Politics

Swalwell implosion creates whole new race for California Governor New York Magazine17:43California Republicans US Politics

Californian Democrat and Texas Republican both quit Congress over sex allegations The Irish Independent08:14Texas Politics US US Politics

When will Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales go away? New York Magazine16:57Texas Politics US US Politics

What's next for SF's Presidio Trust after 6 board members were fired? ABC7 / KGO-TV05:26Presidio Trust San Francisco California

President Trump dismisses entire Presidio Trust board in San Francisco UPI23:55Presidio Trust San Francisco California

Rep. Swalwell facing Manhattan DA investigation for sexual assault The Washington Times14:29Manhattan California New York City

Manhattan DA investigating allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell ABC7 / KGO-TV22:56Manhattan California New York City

Latest News

In the last 15 minutes

Tax Day Reminder: California pays Trump’s bills California State Portal (Press Release)23:54 15-Apr-26

In the last half-hour

Key Trump lawyer who tried to overturn 2020 election permanently disbarred Democracy Docket23:48 15-Apr-26

The website for California’s political watchdog has been down for six days The Sacramento Bee, California23:38 15-Apr-26

In the last hour

Trump’s Former Lawyer John Eastman is Disbarred in California Bloomberg Law23:33 15-Apr-26

New bill proposes overhaul of Cal State University Board of Trustees East Bay Times23:08 15-Apr-26

In the last 2 hours

Breaking: “California Supreme Court disbars President Trump’s lawyer, John Eastman”; Next Stop SCOTUS? Election Law (Weblog)23:04 15-Apr-26

Environmentalists sue Trump administration over mining in Mojave National Preserve Miami Herald22:42 15-Apr-26

Candidates for Governor Attend Sacramento Forums, Say Swalwell Exit Signals Fresh Start SFist22:17 15-Apr-26

In the last 4 hours

Is reported progress in SF Tenderloin visible? Here's what locals say ABC7 / KGO-TV21:37 15-Apr-26

Donald Trump Blasts Fox News After New California Poll Macon.com21:17 15-Apr-26

Democrat Ro Khanna to introduce bill to stop US gasoline exports amid Iran war Congressman Ro Khanna20:44 15-Apr-26

California Gov. Newsom sets date for special election to finish out Swalwell’s term The Washington Times20:18 15-Apr-26

Attorney General Bonta Celebrates Historic Verdict in Live Nation/Ticketmaster Trial California Attorney General (Press Release)20:16 15-Apr-26

In the last 6 hours

Ellenberg: Dear candidates for governor, California’s counties need your urgent attention East Bay Times20:02 15-Apr-26

Trump Slams Fox Over California Gov Race Coverage NewsMax20:01 15-Apr-26

Trump Task Force Suspends 450 L.A. Hospices in Fraud Crackdown NewsMax19:55 15-Apr-26

Rep. Kiley to Newsmax: Calif. Governor Race in 'Total Chaos' Amid Swalwell Exit NewsMax19:47 15-Apr-26

Two years into bargaining, UC service, health care workers plan open-ended strike The Sacramento Bee, California19:44 15-Apr-26

Dems ripped for 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' that could 'shield' fraud and abuse in California Fox News19:31 15-Apr-26

Alameda briefs: Mia Bonta’s Assembly bill draws Republican criticism East Bay Times19:25 15-Apr-26

Rep. Kim to Newsmax: 'Disgusted' by Swalwell Allegations NewsMax19:17 15-Apr-26

Gov. Newsom faces growing pressure to intervene in a scrambled California governor’s race East Bay Times19:14 15-Apr-26

California’s Cap-and-Invest overhaul puts climate goals to a new test The Sacramento Bee, California19:03 15-Apr-26

Tech: AI safety Pac backs Wiener in SF Punchbowl News18:55 15-Apr-26

Trump Bashes Fox News for Covering ‘Sleazebag’ Tom Steyer — Right After Interviewing His Favorite California Candidate Mediaite18:54 15-Apr-26

Swalwell’s exit from California governor’s race has Democrats searching for a breakout candidate The Washington Times18:46 15-Apr-26

California Knife Fight: These Democrats Are Vying for Swalwell’s Voters Vanity Fair18:21 15-Apr-26

Calif. Gov. Candidate: Dems Covered for Swalwell NewsMax18:19 15-Apr-26

California cafe chain Philz Coffee orders Pride flags removed from stores. It's not going well Advocate.com18:17 15-Apr-26

Trump complains as Fox News highlights Democratic candidate for CA Gov Just The News18:17 15-Apr-26

In the last 8 hours

Where is Swalwell? Questions on physical location, financial activity ABC7 / KGO-TV17:53 15-Apr-26

If You Really Wanted to Be Governor of California, Wouldn’t You Send Fewer Unsolicited Dick… Slate17:47 15-Apr-26

Huffman, Schiff, Padilla Announce More than $3 Million for Rural and Tribal Transportation Infrastructure Projects in… U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman (Press Release)17:38 15-Apr-26

All the Allegations Against Eric Swalwell The Cut17:00 15-Apr-26

As Swalwell fallout continues, Gallego faces scrutiny for friendship Roll Call16:31 15-Apr-26

California lawmakers push universal police mask ban to meet federal court standards FOX 11 Los Angeles16:28 15-Apr-26

Yesterday

Attorney General Bonta, Law Enforcement Partners Announce Armed and Prohibited Persons Arrest in Stockton California Attorney General (Press Release)16:01 15-Apr-26

CNN Anchor Presses LA Mayor on Alarming $300 Million Housing Program Numbers: ‘Pretty Concerning’ Mediaite15:56 15-Apr-26

Flashback: Swalwell was dubbed Hunter Biden's 'biggest cheerleader' Fox News15:26 15-Apr-26

Gloria proposes layoffs, furloughs and deep cuts to arts, libraries, recreation to close $146M… U-T San Diego14:06 15-Apr-26

Shoot The Messenger: California Democrats Push ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ After Major Fraud Bust The Dallas Express14:06 15-Apr-26

4 days, shocking allegations: Eric Swalwell’s dramatic political fall, explained The Sacramento Bee, California13:37 15-Apr-26

CalPERS sent retirees ‘shocking’ bills. They’re getting their money back CalMatters13:03 15-Apr-26

Newsom sets summer special election for Swalwell’s seat Roll Call12:26 15-Apr-26

A cautionary tale about tax cuts Vox12:03 15-Apr-26

Walters: California voters will face dueling ballot propositions this fall. Confusion is likely Mercury News11:46 15-Apr-26

Medi-Cal Immigrant Enrollment Is Dropping. Researchers Point to Trump’s Policies. Kaiser Health News10:00 15-Apr-26

Trump’s pick for Seoul envoy raises concerns over lack of foreign policy expertise The Hankyoreh09:42 15-Apr-26

Californian Democrat and Texas Republican both quit Congress over sex allegations The Irish Independent08:14 15-Apr-26

Alex Padilla denounces Trump's save Act, warns of voter suppression ABC7 / KABC-TV06:53 15-Apr-26

SF Mayor Lurie stands by ‘incredibly painful’ decision to layoff hundreds of workers Local News Matters06:09 15-Apr-26

California gubernatorial candidates address Swalwell fallout in Sacramento forum CBS Los Angeles05:17 15-Apr-26

'Gunman in ballistic vest' arrested near Trump National Golf Club LA as eerie 'messages… MailOnline05:03 15-Apr-26

With Swalwell out, Villaraigosa and Becerra trade blows in fractured governor’s race The Sacramento Bee, California02:02 15-Apr-26

Special election to fill Eric Swalwell's California congressional seat set by Gov. Newsom CBS Los Angeles01:13 15-Apr-26

TV’s iconic ‘Baywatch’ returns to Venice, other beaches, with help from LA County Supervisors Press-Telegram, California01:13 15-Apr-26

SF Chronicle Reporter on the Investigation That Ended Swalwell's Career KQED00:56 15-Apr-26

Trump’s endorsement of Hilton for governor fails to unite California Republicans Local News Matters00:03 15-Apr-26

SB 882 Advisory Council Releases Report and Recommendations on Improving Interactions Between People with Intellectual… California Attorney General (Press Release)00:01 15-Apr-26

CalPERS settles long-running ‘working after retirement’ case, but confusion remains The Sacramento Bee, California00:01 15-Apr-26

In the last 7 days

Coalition Sues Trump EPA for Failure to Follow Through on Life-Saving National Soot Standard Newswise (Press Release)23:47 14-Apr-26

$6.5 million settlement in fatal LA sheriff’s deputy shooting of sword-wielding Palmdale man Press-Telegram, California23:24 14-Apr-26

Governor Newsom issues proclamation setting special election for California Congressional District 14 California State Portal (Press Release)23:18 14-Apr-26

What Swalwell’s exit means for Democrats in California’s governor race The Washington Post22:45 14-Apr-26

What are the ‘housing killer’ bills in California? Here’s what home builders say The Sacramento Bee, California22:19 14-Apr-26

Armed man wearing ballistic vest arrested near Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles FOX 11 Los Angeles22:13 14-Apr-26

Fifth woman accusing US politician Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct claims he spiked her… The Irish Independent21:52 14-Apr-26

Who is Lonna Drewes? Fifth woman alleges sexual misconduct by Eric Swalwell as Democrat resigns … The Times of India21:48 14-Apr-26

A new accuser says Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her Boston.com21:36 14-Apr-26

Commentary: Chaos is the leader in California’s hot mess of a governor’s race Los Angeles Times21:19 14-Apr-26

Swalwell’s Collapse Exposes Washington’s Due Process Problem The Pavlovic Today21:19 14-Apr-26

National anti-voting group inspired California ballot seizure Democracy Docket21:11 14-Apr-26

Maps show how Texas, California, Missouri, North Carolina and Utah redistricting could affect congressional seats CBS Los Angeles21:08 14-Apr-26

Woman Claims Rep. Eric Swalwell Drugged, Raped and Choked Her Until She Passed Out: 'I Thought I Died' People20:56 14-Apr-26

Eric Swalwell Resigns From Congress Amid Sexual-Misconduct Allegations Rolling Stone20:54 14-Apr-26

Trump signs bill reauthorizing federal aid to defense startups Los Angeles Times20:50 14-Apr-26

Eric Swalwell Could Now Face Rape Charge In Los Angeles as New Accuser Comes Forward SFist20:49 14-Apr-26

California, Native American tribes break ground for California Indian Heritage Center California State Portal (Press Release)20:44 14-Apr-26

California woman says she was raped by Eric Swalwell in 2018 Boston Globe20:35 14-Apr-26

‘No One Likes Tom Steyer!’ Fox’s Brian Kilmeade Suggests Republicans Might Pull Off Inside Straight in California Mediaite20:24 14-Apr-26

California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018 Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado19:57 14-Apr-26

A Woman Accusing Eric Swalwell of Rape Plans to File a Police Report in Los Angeles NOTUS19:32 14-Apr-26

Why Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales chose to resign WUWM19:23 14-Apr-26

5th Woman Alleges Sexual Misconduct by Rep. Swalwell NewsMax19:21 14-Apr-26

Latest Eric Swalwell accuser alleges he drugged and raped her CBS Los Angeles19:05 14-Apr-26

Southern California woman alleges Eric Swalwell drugged, sexually assaulted her in 2018 Mercury News18:58 14-Apr-26

The candidates still in the running for California governor PBS Online18:55 14-Apr-26

Deportation flights from San Diego have spiked since Trump took office KPBS18:51 14-Apr-26

Lawmaker blows whistle on 'Stop Nick Shirley Act': A Democrat effort to halt 'exposing fraud' in California The Blaze18:47 14-Apr-26

Too Fast, Too Furious: Attorney General Bonta, California District Attorneys Issue Consumer Alert on E-Bike Safety,… California Attorney General (Press Release)18:24 14-Apr-26

Woman alleges violent sexual assault by Eric Swalwell: ‘He raped me’ CalMatters18:22 14-Apr-26

West Hollywood is protecting modern families. The rest of California should be next Advocate.com17:50 14-Apr-26

California legislators face off with group after release of ‘Housing Killer’ list The Sacramento Bee, California17:45 14-Apr-26

Attorney General Bonta Announces $773 Million Agreement in Principle with Albertsons for its Role in Opioid Epidemic California Attorney General (Press Release)17:33 14-Apr-26

When Will Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Go Away? New York Magazine16:57 14-Apr-26

What happens to the California governor's race after Swalwell's exit? PBS Online16:53 14-Apr-26

Governor Newsom announces the latest digital technology at the DMV to fight identity fraud and reduce wait times California State Portal (Press Release)16:09 14-Apr-26

Gas prices drop for sixth straight day in Southern California Media News Group15:29 14-Apr-26

ICE Has Arrested Dozens of Delivery Drivers at the Gates of a San Diego Military Base Capital & Main15:23 14-Apr-26

No jail time for US citizen arrested in Sacramento immigration raid at Home Depot The Sacramento Bee, California15:11 14-Apr-26

Here’s How California’s Next Governor Will Change Your Taxes KQED15:05 14-Apr-26

Republicans, weirdly, might be feeling Eric Swalwell’s pain Los Angeles Times14:58 14-Apr-26

2 Swalwell accusers discuss his downfall and the fear of coming forward: "He thought he was untouchable" CBS Los Angeles14:49 14-Apr-26

Eric Swalwell accuser slams Democrat’s decision to run for governor The Independent14:37 14-Apr-26

OPINION: Democrats Didn’t Just Drop Eric Swalwell — They Moved Fast To Protect The Governor’s… The Dallas Express14:24 14-Apr-26

Former California Rep. Michelle Steel picked as President Trump’s ambassador to South Korea Mercury News14:23 14-Apr-26

San Diego taco chain targeted by boycott over CEO's alleged Trump support Fox News14:14 14-Apr-26

Trump taps ex-California congresswoman as next US ambassador to South Korea Stripes13:44 14-Apr-26

California Law Restricts Naming Abortion/Gender-Affirming Care Providers/Patients (+ Soon Immigration Support Services… Reason13:40 14-Apr-26

The Bible is challenged as inappropriate for California students Mercury News13:39 14-Apr-26

California Democrats are clamoring to tax the rich. Why their proposals could backfire CalMatters13:17 14-Apr-26

Iowa born congressman to resign following sexual misconduct claims KCRG TV 9, Iowa13:00 14-Apr-26

2 Swalwell accusers discuss his downfall and the fear of coming forward CBS News11:19 14-Apr-26

Will Migration From Blue States to Red States Give the GOP a Boost in the Electoral College? Not Necessarily. Reason11:07 14-Apr-26

How Johnson and Jeffries handled their ethics problems Punchbowl News10:31 14-Apr-26

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Latest politics news in California including updates on local, state and federal legislature, housing and rent, immigration, minimum wage policy, and more.

California is considered a strong blue state. In the federal government, California is represented by two U.S. Senators and fifty-two U.S. Representatives. Both Senators are Democrats: Laphonza Butler and Alex Padilla. Of the fifty-two Representatives, forty are Democrats, whilst twelve are Republican. California also has a Democrat governor, Gavin Newsom, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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