State Government

How Helpful Is The California Democratic Party’s Endorsement Of Kevin De León Over Dianne Feinstein?

July 16, 2018 | Ben Adler

The California state senator got a boost over the weekend in his underdog campaign to unseat Feinstein this fall: an endorsement from the state Democratic Party. But it might not bring De León as much help as his backers hope.

State Government

California Democratic Party Snubs Feinstein, Endorses de León In Senate Race

July 14, 2018

(AP) — The California Democratic Party has snubbed U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein by giving its endorsement to her rival, state Sen. Kevin de Leon. It's an embarrassment for Feinstein, who had urged members to stay neutral in the race.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Capitol Chat With Sac Bee's Alexei Koseff

March 2, 2018 | Chris Remington

Sacramento Bee reporter Alexei Koseff tracks gun control legislation and the investigation into Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra.

State Government

De León Can't Use Funds Raised For State Race In U.S. Senate Run

October 30, 2017 | Chris Nichols

What can and can’t California State Senate Leader Kevin de León do with the nearly $4 million he has in his state campaign accounts as he runs for U.S. Senate. A campaign finance expert says he’ll be limited in applying it to his federal race.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Political Junkie: De Leon Challenges Feinstein For U.S. Senate

October 16, 2017 | Cody Drabble

This week, Political Junkie Ken Rudin weighs in on Kevin De Leon's decision to challenge Dianne Feinstein in the 2018 primary for her seat in the U.S. Senate.

State Government

Calif. Senate Leader De León To Run Against US Sen. Feinstein

October 15, 2017 | Ben Adler

As several Republican U.S. senators gear up for re-election fights from within their own party, a prominent Democrat now faces one too. California state Senate leader Kevin de León says he’s challenging Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s 2018 re-election bid.

Feinstein Announces She Will Run For Fifth Term

October 9, 2017 | Ben Bradford

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein has announced she’ll seek her fifth full term in office, but her decision to run has stirred unrest from within her own party.

Calif. Democrat Feinstein Hints At Senate Re-Election Run

October 8, 2017

(AP) - California Democrat Dianne Feinstein is giving her strongest hints so far that she's going to seek a fifth full Senate term in 2018.

State Government

Steyer Leaves Door Open To Feinstein Challenge

September 26, 2017 | Ben Adler

Billionaire hedge fund manager Tom Steyer is not ruling out a challenge to incumbent California U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein next year, if Feinstein decides to run for re-election.

PolitiFact California

Fact-Checking Claims By Kamala Harris, Dianne Feinstein On GOP Health Bill

July 7, 2017 | Chris Nichols

California Democratic Senators Kamala Harris and Dianne Feinstein have been among the most vocal critics of the GOP health care bill, known formally as the Better Care Reconciliation Act.