California Donor Table

THE BUZZ: WON’T BACK DOWN — Rep. Lateefah Simon used one of the biggest speaking platforms of her career to argue that Democrats should embrace — not shy away — from progressive ideas in their quest to win back working-class voters.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — For the first time, the three main candidates for Oakland Mayor spoke publicly at a forum Tuesday night.

Foes of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have formed a fundraising committee to pursue a recall campaign against her, according to paperwork filed with the city’s Ethics Commission on Monday.