For the past half century, California has been the driving force in American technology, culture and political development.

Burton was an influential figure in Democratic circles for decades as a member of Congress and state legislator.

With Governor Gavin Newsom term-limited, some in the Democratic Party are urging Padilla to run, hoping his long-standing ties to Sacramento will give him an edge in a wide-open race that includes ...

Prominent California Democrat strategists are eyeing Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., for a bid to be the next governor of ...

Some California Democrats are encouraging Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla to run in the state’s 2026 gubernatorial race, ...

Texas Republicans have redrawn their US House map five years early, aiming to flip up to five Democratic seats in next year’s election. The move ignited a nationwide “high-stakes showdown” over ...

The 2026 contest is California’s most competitive governor’s race in decades, and many Democrats are still searching for an ...

California lawmakers and political figures honor John Burton for mentoring leaders and leaving a lasting impact on the ...

California Democratic Party Chairman John Burton, left, talks with Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Attorney General Kamala Harris after her remarks to Democratic delegates in April 2011 at the Sacramento ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Friday accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass of ...

People may not immediately register the name “Alex Padilla,” but mention the guy in handcuffs and they remember,” writes ...