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Here’s 10 things about Tuesday’s election

Tuesday’s election upended everything most experts thought they knew about politics, when Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton to become the next president with one of the most unconventional campaigns ever. But down the ballot, 10 things stood out. Nearly 50,000 people

CalWatchdog Morning Read – November 2

CalWatchdog Staff November 2, 2016

Democrats abandon incumbent assemblywoman Will closing of nuclear plant spur fossil fuel use? Another Democrat jumps in 2018 race for governor San Diego kills proposed ban on Airbnb/short-term rentals Consumer group sues Anthem Blue Cross for “bait and switch” Good morning.

Democrats leave incumbent assemblywoman high and dry

Matt Fleming November 1, 2016

Parties and legislative leaders always protect their incumbents. Well, maybe not always, as is the case with Assemblywoman Patty Lopez, a pariah in the Democratic Party since she knocked off Raul Bocanegra, a popular incumbent, two years ago. Up for re-election

Women poised for modest gains in legislative races

Matt Fleming July 26, 2016

Women make up more than half of California’s population, but only about one-fourth of the Legislature. And in November, that’s unlikely to change too much, according to a CalWatchdog analysis. While an October surprise, outside factor or just particularly good

CA campaign reporting threshold could double

John March 27, 2015

It could soon be harder to follow the money in California politics. A state lawmaker wants to double the reporting threshold for political campaigns in California — allowing major donors to contribute more money and campaigns to spend more money

Fellow Democrats attack Patty Lopez

John February 19, 2015

Time doesn’t heal all intra-party wounds. Last November, unknown community activist Patty Lopez defeated a fellow Democrat, incumbent Raul Bocanegra, in the 39th Assembly District. It is — without a doubt — the biggest upset in the history of California’s Top