The Standard Staff

Congressman John Burton, who championed the poor, dies at 92

Known for his compassion and foul mouth, Burton was a towering figure in California politics since 1974.

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

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

The Fox News host will need to appeal to a much wider base if he wants to pull a Schwarzenegger. So far, he's doing the opposite.

Assemblymember Catherine Stefani is proposing $10,000 fines for selling or manufacturing the toll-evading gadgets.