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California Reps. Katie Porter and Adam Schiff are vying for the same audience in spots for their U.S. Senate race.

From gas prices to abortions, here’s a look at the California political stories that dominated headlines in 2022.

Greater diversity in the Legislature leads to better representation for historically marginalized groups, advocates say.

A new class of California lawmakers will include more women than ever before

Despite being one of the first states to legalize women's rights to vote in 1911, new statistics show California has fallen behind 22 states in electing women to public office.

Those leading in their races include Palm Springs City Councilmember Christy Holstege, a Democrat who would become the first out bisexual woman to be elected to the Legislature.

This is what they call a nail-biter, folks. With Democrats managing to hang on to control of the U.S. Senate following votes tallied this weekend, all eyes have

While votes are still being counted, it appears that the next Legislature will include the most women and LGBTQ members ever. Advocacy groups are already celebrating, but how much difference will the diversity make in policy?

While votes are still being counted, it appears that the next Legislature will include the most women and LGBTQ members ever. Advocacy groups are already celebrating, but how much difference will the diversity make in policy?

It appears that the next Legislature will include the most women and LGBTQ members ever. Advocacy groups are already celebrating, but how much difference will the diversity make in policy? Story from @CalMatters.