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Capitol Weekly is one of the longest-running independent media voices in the state of California. Your donation today helps continue a long tradition of thoughtful, nonpartisan reporting on issues that matter to Californians. Capitol Weekly is published by Open California, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to inform, enlighten and educate Californians
Register Here for A CONFERENCE ON HOUSING – FEBRUARY 24, 2026
Register Here for A CONFERENCE ON HOUSING – FEBRUARY 24, 2026
Capitol Weekly and the University of California Student and Policy Center present A CONFERENCE ON HOUSING, Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – in Sacramento. Asm. Buffy Wicks will Keynote. Attend in person, or via Zoom. Despite a half decade of intense legislative efforts, the Golden State has the highest home prices in the US and
PODCAST: Enviro updates with Jennifer Fearing - Capitol Weekly
PODCAST: Enviro updates with Jennifer Fearing - Capitol Weekly
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: This week we're joined by lobbyist Jennifer Fearing of Fearless Advocacy. Fearing was a key player in the negotiations to pass SB 54, a landmark bill that regulates plastic waste in California. Governor Newsom signed the bill in 2022, but as we all know, passing legislation is one thing, implementation is another. Fearing walks us through the bill's complicated journey, and gives us an updates on it, and other environmental actions in the state.
For many lawmakers, free sports tickets are all in the game - Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly: The Newspaper of California State Government and Politics.
For many lawmakers, free sports tickets are all in the game - Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly: The Newspaper of California State Government and Politics.
With gifts to state officials capped at $630, no legislator should be accepting free tickets to Super Bowl 60, which start on secondary markets at more than $6,000 a piece. But that hasn’t stopped them from taking a lot of free tickets to other sporting events.
PODCAST: Beyond the Governor's Race - Capitol Weekly
PODCAST: Beyond the Governor's Race - Capitol Weekly
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: The race to replace Governor Gavin Newsom has taken up most of California's political oxygen so far this year, but there are other statewide races coming up, including Lt. Governor, State Insurance Commissioner, and - potentially - a slew of Ballot Measures. Capitol Weekly Editor Rich Ehisen, reporter Leah O'Tarrow and podcast co-host Tim Foster take a look at the 2026 ballot. Plus - Who Had the Worst Week in California Politics.
Lights, camera, more action needed to save Hollywood - Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly: The Newspaper of California State Government and Politics.
Lights, camera, more action needed to save Hollywood - Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly: The Newspaper of California State Government and Politics.
Once the global center of film production, California – and Los Angeles in particular – has seen a long steady decline in the number of films and TV shows shot there. The reasons are many, including an ongoing affordability crisis that industry workers say has made it harder to produce film and TV in the place that built the business.
Experts Expound: The Mahan Question - Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly: The Newspaper of California State Government and Politics.
Experts Expound: The Mahan Question - Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly: The Newspaper of California State Government and Politics.
Kamala Harris, Alex Padilla, Rob Bonta and Rick Caruso have all opted out of the governor's race. That leaves San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan as the last notable potential candidate still waffling about getting into the game. How would he impact the race if he does get in? Our experts expound.
Open California Oral History Project
Open California Oral History Project
Open California Oral History Project California institutions offer a treasure of personal stories that create the quilt of the state’s history. From blacklisted Hollywood writers and interned Japanese-Americans to women political activists and laborers in Southern California restaurants, oral histories of the prominent and the obscure tell the story of the state. With a grant
Submission guidelines for op-eds - Capitol Weekly
Submission guidelines for op-eds - Capitol Weekly
Capitol Weekly welcomes Opinion pieces and Commentaries on California public policy or politics. Please note that we receive many submissions, often on the same topic, and not all submissions will be published. Acceptance for publication is at the discretion of the editor.
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