16 April 2026/SF Politics/Jay Barmann (SFist.com) Several Democrats in the race for California governor gained some ground in a new poll conducted just in the last two days, following the swift downfall of Eric Swalwell, but the two Republican candidates still hold a small lead. The new poll, conducted April… Continue reading
Scott Wiener leads direct fundraising with $3.5 million, Connie Chan trails with $459,000 by Kelly Waldron, Io Yeh Gilman and Yujie Zhou April 16, 2026 (MissionLocal.org) Saikat Chakrabarti, a top contender in the race to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi in California’s 11th congressional district, has more money fueling his campaign than every other candidate combined — most of… Continue reading
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Troupe is struggling to solidify our favorite Berkeley parks this season — specifically Live Oak, Willard, and Cedar Rose. So far, we haven’t been able to get confirmation from the Parks and Recreation Department that we can book these locations.We are reaching out to you to… Continue reading
The District 11 supervisor aims to bring a charter amendment to voters in November. By Alex Mullaney Published:April 14, 2026 (inglesidelight.com) District 11 Supervisor Chyanne Chen is leading the push to create a public bank. Chen requested that a charter amendment be drafted to create a municipal financial corporation and public… Continue reading
The real question is not just percentage—it’s who votes By Tim Redmond April 14, 2026 (48hills.org) Saikat Chakrabarti, candidate for Congress, is promoting a poll that puts him in second place behind State Sen. Scott Wiener in the top-two primary. The Chakrabarti campaign paid for the poll, and candidates release internal polls… Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Movements: US As the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights was advised not to investigate the bombings, Pentagon officials expressed support for strikes on land, ostensibly against drug traffickers. by Julia Conley April 14, 2026 (therealnews.com) US Deputy State Department Spokesman Tommy Pigott speaks during a press briefing… Continue reading
US Vice President JD Vance speaks with Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet during an event at Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia on April 14, 2026 (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Audience members also booed the vice president, who claimed the Trump administration “solved” Israel’s war on Gaza. Brett… Continue reading
15 April 2026/SF Politics/Leanne Maxwell (SFist.com) Several California gubernatorial candidates attended two forums in Sacramento Tuesday where they discussed issues affecting Latino and Hispanic communities throughout the state. While one forum heavily discussed the Swalwell scandal, the other left him out of the discussion entirely. Seven Democratic candidates for governor… Continue reading
Protesters hold a banner reading “Stop Sending Arms to Israel” outside the White House in Washington, DC in this undated photo. (Photo by Amnesty International) “The fact that 40 of 47 Democratic senators voted to withhold military hardware from Israel is a new high water mark in holding Israel accountable,”… Continue reading
