News Reporter

Ezra Wallach

If you’re reading this and you’re a California billionaire, hide your wallet

News

A new ballot initiative seeks a combined one-time tax of $100 billion from California’s richest.

Editor-at-Large

Adam Lashinsky

The case against Prop 50 — and why I’m voting for it anyway

Opinion

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s gerrymandering effort is an abomination. But it illustrates just how dire the situation in this country has become.

Deputy Politics Editor

Hannah Wiley

Wealth & Power Reporter

Emily Shugerman

What’s up with Ethan Agarwal, the tech candidate for governor you’ve never heard of?

Politics

Agarwal announced his candidacy last week to little fanfare. The Standard sat down with him to understand his unconventional platform.

Melanie Ott

With vaccine research under attack, it’s time for California to lead again

Halting mRNA research right now is like banning ChatGPT, writes infectious disease expert Melanie Ott — not just scientific negligence, but strategic self-sabotage.

Senior News Reporter

George Kelly

Eleni Kounalakis won’t run for California governor

The lieutenant governor’s decision to shift to state treasurer resets the 2026 state elections.