California Donor Table

In the mid-20th century, California emerged as a cornerstone of Democratic Party political power. Each decade brought a population boom, and with it, a growing voice in Washington.

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County supervisors will meet Tuesday to decide whether voters need to return to the polls next year to clean up a mess the board made.

After a little over a month in office, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee has unveiled the people who will work for her administration.