California Politics Archives

Rep. Raul Ruiz meets with EPA in Calexico over New River crisis

May 11, 2026 12:07 PM Jessamyn Dodd, Dillon Fuhrman

According to a press release, the meeting, which state and local agency representatives and Imperial County community stakeholders, was to “advance…

California congressman on gerrymandering

May 10, 2026 4:50 PM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about…

Tomas Oliva is running for California’s 36th State Assembly District

May 8, 2026 5:22 PM Jessamyn Dodd

Democratic candidate Tomas Oliva, a former El Centro Mayor, has thrown his hat in the ring, aiming to unseat incumbent Jeff…

What Imperial County voters need to know as vote-by-mail ballots go out ahead of California Primary

May 6, 2026 7:02 PM Adrik Vargas

Imperial County election officials say ballots should arrive within the next few days. If a voter does not receive one, the Registrar of Voters…

June ballots for Imperial County races

May 6, 2026 5:44 PM Marcos Icahuate

The candidates on the ballot for Imperial County Superior Court judge seats 2-4 are running unopposed for each seat…

Rep. Raul Ruiz secures commitment to New River crisis

April 28, 2026 3:55 PM Marcos Icahuate

Rep. Ruiz pressed Lee Zeldin, the administrator for the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), to visit the New River era and gain support in…

President Trump moves to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana

April 28, 2026 9:52 AM Lynette Niebla

On April 23, the Department of Justice announced it was easing the restriction on state-licensed medical marijuana, reclassifying the substance from…

Supervisor Peggy Price served with notice of intent to recall

April 22, 2026 7:06 AM Jessamyn Dodd

Imperial County Board of Supervisors District 3 Peggy Price was served with a Notice of Intent to recall. The notice was served during a the public…

Former Alameda County D.A. holds press conference on Eric Swalwell

April 22, 2026 10:50 AM Dillon Fuhrman, NBC News

According to a press release obtained by NBC News, this is to announce a “significant development” concerning potential victims of former Rep. Eric…

California gubernatorial candidate unveils plan to create Hollywood jobs

April 20, 2026 12:19 PM Dillon Fuhrman, NBC News

Matt Mahan said the plan is to keep production in California, strengthen California’s competitiveness, and support the workers, small businesses and…

Imperial County Board of Supervisors outlines role in lot merger approval

April 15, 2026 11:41 AM Marcos Icahuate

The Imperial County Board of Supervisors released an op-ed discussing context in its role for a possible data center…

Former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s accuser describes her claims

April 14, 2026 9:08 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Madeline Murray, NBC News

At a press conference Tuesday, Lonna Drewes said in 2018, then Congressman Swalwell drugged, raped and choked her in a California hotel…

Rep. Eric Swalwell ends campaign for governor of California

April 13, 2026 5:55 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman, Skylar Heisey

In the wake of sexual misconduct allegations, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) has announced that he is ending his run for governor of…

Manhattan DA’s Office investigates Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations

April 12, 2026 10:03 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

This follows a CNN report accusing Rep. Swalwell, who is also running for governor of California, of four instances of sexual…

Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Salton Sea to launch support plan

April 10, 2026 2:24 PM Jessamyn Dodd, Manoah Tuiasosopo, Marcos Icahuate

The Salton Sea Conservancy was signed into law to support the area’s habitat and increase public…

Brawley hosts town hall for IID, California District 36 candidates

April 10, 2026 10:21 AM Jessamyn Dodd

Candidates running for seat on the Imperial Irrigation District board and democrats running for California State Assembly District 36, which includes…