Inside California Politics

"There's a little bit of an incremental nudge, but it's not like the big 'mo' where he's getting to 30% all of a sudden." Will @XavierBecerra's momentum continue? Two political strategists weigh in. Catch the full discussion on Inside California Politics.

What's behind the particularly low primary turnout in LA? @paulmitche11 says it's following statewide trends, with Republicans returning ballots earlier than Democrats. 📺 Watch Inside California Politics for more election analysis.

I rarely add my own perspective to a newscast. But on Memorial Day, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice deserved an exception. Today — and every day — we remember those who gave everything for our country. 🇺🇸 Here's my brief tribute on this weekend's edition of @CaliforniaICP.

This week on Inside California Politics, @EytanWallace spoke with @SenAlexPadilla, @RepVinceFong and @paulmitche11, discussing a wide range of topics from the governor's race to the state's unemployment debt. fox40.com/inside-califor…

Rep. @vfong called on Gov. Gavin Newsom to have the "courage" to pay down California's unemployment insurance debt: "Is there the political will?" Watch the full one-on-one interview with @EytanWallace on Inside California Politics this weekend.

Honored to fill in for the talented @NikkiLaurenzo on this weekend's edition of @CaliforniaICP. Busy show - here's our lineup. 🗳️ Election watch: Less than 2 weeks until Election Day — more than 2 million Californians have already voted. @paulmitche11 will break down the voting trends so far. 🔴 @SenAlexPadilla (D-California) joins me following meetings in DC with Gov. @GavinNewsom on wildfire recovery funding efforts. 🔴 @RepVinceFong @vfong (R-Bakersfield) discusses concerns over rising payroll taxes for California employers after CA failed to pay back a 20 billion loan. Fong will discuss his new bill forcing the state to take action before payroll taxes go up even more. 🇺🇸 Plus, a Memorial Day weekend tribute honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Hope you can join us.

U.S. Sen. @AlexPadilla4CA says he has "absolutely zero regret" about his decision not to run for governor. He also declined to offer an endorsement in the race. Catch the full interview this weekend, airing across the state on Inside California.

Turnout is low in the gubernatorial primary, Paul Mitchell says, but one group in particular is holding on to their ballots longer than normal. 📺 Watch more discussion this weekend on Inside California Politics!

As generative AI threatens to disrupt California’s economy, Gov. @GavinNewsom is preparing for upheaval in the state’s labor market. More: fox40.com/inside-califor…

NEWSOM MEETS WITH KEY TRUMP ADMIN. CABINET SECRETARY LEE ZELDIN: The readout from @GovPressOffice on California Gov. @GavinNewsom’s meeting with @LeeMZeldin of the @EPA is below. Gov press office called the hour-long meeting “cordial and productive” on a number of issues including fire recovery. “Governor Gavin Newsom and Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, met Tuesday to discuss a host of issues concerning California and the federal government, including wildfire recovery efforts in Los Angeles and contamination in the federally managed Tijuana River between San Diego County and Mexico. The hour-long meeting in Zeldin's Washington, D.C. office focused on federal efforts to step up inter-agency cooperation and monitoring of the Tijuana River, as well as pending federal aid to help The Palisades, Malibu and Altadena with critical infrastructure repairs, mortgage assistance, and insurance issues. The meeting was cordial and productive. Governor Newsom expressed gratitude to Administrator Zeldin for the federal government's record-breaking cleanup efforts after The Palisades and Eaton fires last year. California, in coordination with county and city officials, will continue to press for additional federal aid to speed up recovery in the region, and is grateful to Administrator Zeldin for his open spirit of engagement and commitment on this critical issue.”

NEW POLL: With two weeks to go before election day, two familiar faces are atop the latest survey of the California governor's race. fox40.com/inside-califor…

Although Tom Steyer's support is up to 17% in a new poll, @aacosta30 says the Democratic billionaire may have "hit a ceiling." "I think voters are like, 'We've heard everything we can about Steyer. What's left?'" Acosta said. Watch more on Inside California Politics.

BREAKING: @SpeakerPelosi endorses San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress. kron4.com/news/politics/…

What does Dana Williamson's plea deal mean for Xavier Becerra and the race for governor? "It certainly helps him a great deal, but it's not going to stop his opponents from attacking," @RobStutzman says. Watch Nikki Laurenzo on Inside California Politics for more.

California’s top budget watchdog continues to raise red flags about the state’s fiscal situation, warning Monday that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new plan would still put the state at risk. fox40.com/inside-califor…

With a new poll showing a new top candidate in the California governor's race, @NikkiLaurenzo spoke with two political insiders about the state of the campaign. fox40.com/inside-califor…

California's long-delayed Capitol Annex construction project now has an official completion date, but costs are still rising. Read more: fox40.com/inside-califor…

Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco, the top Republican candidates for governor, "really don't like each other," @RobStutzman says, so why don't they criticize their GOP opponent more at debates? Get more analysis on Inside California Politics, hosted by @NikkiLaurenzo.

Is Katie Porter being held to a different standard from her male rivals in the governor's race? Democratic consultant @aacosta30 says her treatment of a staffer "probably crossed a line" for many voters. Tune in to Inside California Politics to watch the full conversation.

How will voters respond to @XavierBecerra's viral @KTLA interview? Two political insiders weigh in. Watch @aacosta30 and @RobStutzman break down the state of the governor's race this weekend on Inside California Politics, hosted by @NikkiLaurenzo.