Hannah Wiley is a politics reporter for the Los Angeles Times’ Sacramento bureau covering the California Capitol and state agencies. Previously, she was a legislative reporter for the Sacramento Bee. Wiley graduated from St. Louis University and earned a master’s degree in investigative reporting from Northwestern University.
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Laphonza Butler, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s appointee to the U.S. Senate, says she wants to carry the baton of Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Oct. 3, 2023
The governor faces the politically challenging task of appointing someone to fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat, and a chance to shape California representation.
Sept. 29, 2023
With the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Gov. Gavin Newsom now must decide who will fill her U.S. Senate seat until the next election.
Sept. 29, 2023
President Biden held fundraisers in San Francisco and Silicon Valley this week while Republican candidates flocked to Southern California for a debate and convention.
Sept. 28, 2023
Among more than 20 gun-control laws California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed are one to tax ammunition and firearms, and another limiting who can obtain a concealed-carry permit.
Sept. 26, 2023
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a high-profile bill to increase prison terms for those convicted of child sex trafficking, legislation that divided Democrats.
Sept. 25, 2023
California lawmakers on Wednesday approved a 2024 ballot measure that asks voters whether to lower the bar for new taxes and bonds to fund housing and public infrastructure.
Sept. 14, 2023
California lawmakers sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a controversial bill Wednesday to increase penalties for child sex traffickers.
Sept. 13, 2023
A bill to overhaul solitary confinement in California was held for the year amid disagreement with Gov. Gavin Newsom over the changes.
Sept. 13, 2023
Democrats send Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill to restrict who can obtain a concealed-carry permit in California, teeing up a possible Supreme Court fight.
Sept. 12, 2023