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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

Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia: Queenmaker, powerbroker

Matt Fleming September 2, 2016

Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia is mere months away from assuming the chairmanship of the Legislative Women’s Caucus. While her ascendancy will need to be formalized with a vote of caucus members after November’s election, the vice chair, which Garcia is, has

Despite several big environmental wins during last days of session, one big bill got away

Matt Fleming September 1, 2016

Democrats will walk away from the two-year legislative session that ended Thursday morning with a long list of environmental accomplishments — but still one got away. A bill sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, would

CalWatchdog Morning Read – September 1

CalWatchdog Staff September 1, 2016

Cap-and-trade spending deal reached Legislators honor fellow member accused of domestic violence Wins and losses from legislative session Hope for the Delta Smelt? Censorship at the county fair PUC deal DOA in Senate Good morning. Welcome to the first day

Assemblyman accused of wife beating receives awkward tribute from legislators

Matt Fleming August 31, 2016

Over the last few days of the session, legislators pay tribute for their fellows who will not be in the chamber next year. And while the tributes range in length and tone — one legislator joked (?) about his romantic

CalWatchdog Morning Read – August 11

CalWatchdog Staff August 11, 2016

Controversial language dropped from Title IX bill L.A. has deadliest air in the country Audit of Brown’s twin tunnels project approved Dead parental leave bill enjoys new life Orange County supervisors fight transparency law hard Good morning and welcome to

CalWatchdog Morning Read – August 5

CalWatchdog Staff August 5, 2016

Assembly challenger tries to make campaign issue of unreleased tax returns Stockton mayor arrested Deal reached on civil asset forfeiture bill Climate change fight may move to 2018 ballot Assemblyman under domestic violence restraining order and out on medical leave still

Assemblyman goes reclusive after domestic violence allegations

Matt Fleming August 1, 2016

After being placed under a three-year restraining order from his wife over domestic violence allegations and subsequently stripped of his committee assignments, including a chairmanship, Assemblyman Roger Hernandez has become reclusive. First, the West Covina Democrat made his official Twitter

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

CalWatchdog Morning Read – July 15

CalWatchdog Staff July 15, 2016

State senator’s death doesn’t give Democrats supermajority Water cuts hurt water districts Felons on the inside to vote soon? Donors flee assemblyman accused of domestic violence Teachers and hospitals aim to tax the rich Good morning! It’s Friday, phew. While