Noozhawk republishes news articles and commentaries from CalMatters on state and local policy issues that affect Santa Barbara County readers.

The newest California Hall of Fame class includes members ranging from Hollywood stars to politicians and Olympic athletes.

Turmoil in the California Democratic Party could undo key political reforms — the top-two primary system and redistricting by an independent commission.

Tom Steyer, the billionaire candidate for California governor, stopped in East Sacramento to talk with voters and demonstrate that he’s molded himself into a leader willing to c ...

Turmoil within the California Democratic Party over this year’s election for governor and  fallout from the party’s naked grab of congressional seats could have long-term effects, undoing two ...

California switched to a top-two system in 2010 through a ballot measure backed by then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

But in this year’s wide-open governor’s race, the Democratic frontrunners are forging a new path. The top-polling Democrats (Republicans face little prospect of winning a general election in this ...

California has no system to monitor ski injuries or deaths. Resorts won't publicly share data, and legislation to change that ...

Mr. Potato Head first debuted in 1950 and quickly became a popular children's toy. Toy historian Tim Walsh opened up about ...

Despite a warning from the state Democratic Party chair that a crowded field could hand the governorship to a Republican, eight of nine major Democratic candidates filed their paperwork to run, ...

Since World War II, the surest path to California governor ran through statewide office. But Rep. Eric Swalwell and former ...