Phil Willon News Today

On Monday night in San Francisco, the top four candidates in the race squared off in their second debate, spending an hour fielding some pretty cutting questions — including whether they thought President Biden and former President Trump were too old to run.

The president's problem with young voters isn't as dire as some recent surveys have indicated, a major new poll of young Americans shows. But the level of disenchantment is still serious, and lowered turnout is a significant risk for Democrats.

The race to seat his successor in the conservative Central Valley could heat up.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom headed to New York this week to talk up his administration's efforts to combat climate change, and to take a swing or two at Republicans.

DeSantis needed a big night during Wednesday's Republican presidential debate to revive his sagging campaign — and that didn't happen. Will debating Newsom provide a jolt?

California remains a very popular destination for a certain class of Americans: politicians seeking campaign cash.

This weekend, champagne bottles welcomed the new year — and with it a new batch of laws affecting California residents.

Republican losses among independent and moderate voters doomed many of their candidates. The incoming GOP House majority isn't likely to improve that situation.

With a potential recession looming, California faces an estimated $25-billion deficit. Lower spending on transportation, housing and education could help close the gap.

Here's what happened in key races across the American West.