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Which recall candidate has best homelessness plan?

Jul 14, 2021

Which recall candidate has best homelessness plan?

Anthony R. Carrasco was a founding member of the City of Berkeley’s Homeless Services Panel of Experts, served as the External Affairs...

Sacramento’s political age of the aged in Congress

Jeff Burdick

Jun 28, 2021

Sacramento’s political age of the aged in Congress

Last week, California marked the 88th birthday of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) with both congratulations and public exultations to...

When will ex-U.S. Rep. T.J. Cox announce candidacy?

Jeff Burdick

Jun 28, 2021

When will ex-U.S. Rep. T.J. Cox announce candidacy?

Future control of the U.S. House of Representatives may well come down to just a few 2022 midterm races. Given this, it’s surprising how...

OpenSecrets’ Sheila Krumholz on campaign finance reform

Jeff Burdick

Jun 28, 2021

OpenSecrets’ Sheila Krumholz on campaign finance reform

Last month, the two leading watchdogs of U.S. political fundraising announced their merger. The Center for Responsive Politics (CRP) is...

Update: SEIU Local 1000 finalizes president vote

Jeff Burdick

Jun 18, 2021

Update: SEIU Local 1000 finalizes president vote

On Friday afternoon June 18, SEIU Local 1000 emailed its 96,000 state employee members the below update regarding official protests...

Serious charges, counter-charges fly at SEIU Local 1000

Jeff Burdick

Jun 15, 2021

Serious charges, counter-charges fly at SEIU Local 1000

Richard Louis Brown, 51, has heard it all. He’s been told he’s a black man who is too loud, too angry, too confrontational, too willing...

Editorial: Why we published SEIU Local 1000 story

Jeff Burdick

Jun 15, 2021

Editorial: Why we published SEIU Local 1000 story

On June 10, The Sacto Politico published a fascinating and informative Q&A interview with in-coming SEIU Local 1000 President Richard...

John Cox on homelessness, vaccines & election fraud

Jeff Burdick

Jun 10, 2021

John Cox on homelessness, vaccines & election fraud

This is the second in a series of Q&As with top gubernatorial recall candidates. Doug Ose was featured in April, and other candidates are...

SEIU’s Richard Louis Brown on being agent of change

Jeff Burdick

Jun 10, 2021

SEIU’s Richard Louis Brown on being agent of change

Later this month, California state employee Richard Louis Brown will be sworn in as president of SEIU Local 1000 after upsetting longtime...

Braden Murphy launches historic statewide campaign

Jeff Burdick

Jun 10, 2021

Braden Murphy launches historic statewide campaign

On May 31, Braden Murphy declared his candidacy for the District 1 seat on the statewide California Board of Equalization (BOE). This...

What AB 1139 brawl means for future of rooftop solar

Jeff Burdick

May 31, 2021

What AB 1139 brawl means for future of rooftop solar

Editor’s update: The next month after publication, many were surprised when AB 1139 described below failed to earn majority support in...

Guest Essay: Calif. Climate Action Budget must double

Ann Hancock

May 31, 2021

Guest Essay: Calif. Climate Action Budget must double

As a Californian who has experienced crushing heat waves, public safety power shut-offs, and wildfire evacuations, I am hopeful that...

Candidate Essay: Is it Time for a Mom for State Senate?

Angelique Ashby

May 31, 2021

Candidate Essay: Is it Time for a Mom for State Senate?

At one time, I was a young single mom in Sacramento. My oldest son Nate and I lived in low-income housing. We used food stamps and...

Former US Rep. Waxman on history of leadership PACs

Jeff Burdick

May 17, 2021

Former US Rep. Waxman on history of leadership PACs

Henry Waxman served 40 years as a Democratic Congressman for Los Angeles. From 1975 to 2015, he carved a memorable legacy in health care....

CFT’s Jeff Freitas on recall, pandemic, teacher attacks

Jeff Burdick

May 17, 2021

CFT’s Jeff Freitas on recall, pandemic, teacher attacks

Twenty-five years ago, Jeff Freitas began his career as a math teacher in the Carpinteria public school district and most recently was...

Despite Census news, GOP House gains not guaranteed

Jeff Burdick

May 17, 2021

Despite Census news, GOP House gains not guaranteed

The U.S. Census Bureau’s recent announcement that Republican “red” states netted six extra Congressional seats was well-needed positive...

HBO doc ties corporate/political greed to opioid crisis

Jeff Burdick

May 17, 2021

HBO doc ties corporate/political greed to opioid crisis

Documentarian Alex Gibney opens his latest film “The Crime of the Century” in predawn darkness. (See trailer.) Members of a police...

Doug Ose on Jan. 6 riot, vaccines & homelessness

Jeff Burdick

Apr 28, 2021

Doug Ose on Jan. 6 riot, vaccines & homelessness

Californians, especially in Sacramento, are familiar with businessman and property developer Doug Ose. From 1999 to 2005, he represented...

California Progressives: Wait til 2024 for U.S. Senate?

Jeff Burdick

Apr 28, 2021

California Progressives: Wait til 2024 for U.S. Senate?

It came as no surprise last week when Alex Padilla announced his 2022 candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat to which Gov. Gavin Newsom...

Investigator: No discipline for County Super. Serna

Jeff Burdick

Apr 28, 2021

Investigator: No discipline for County Super. Serna

An outside investigator has concluded in her investigative report reviewed by the Sacto Politico that no basis exists to discipline...