Scott Shafer
The San Francisco Standard
San Francisco, CA, United States
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School Board Recall Drives Record Number of Non-Citizen Voters
74 non-citizen residents of San Francisco plan to vote in the upcoming recall election. → Read More
After Trump, California GOP Seeks to Reset and Rebrand
The GOP is changing leaders and hoping frustration with Gov. Newsom leads to opportunities for the party. → Read More
Tech Firms and Titans Leave California for Texas. Does It Matter?
The departures of Oracle, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Elon Musk from California have sounded the alarm among some business observers in the state. Others, though, say it's hardly the end of the world. → Read More
Pressure Mounts on Newsom Over Pick to Succeed Harris as California's New Senator
With increasing lobbying pressure from different groups, whoever Newsom chooses to fill Kamala Harris' Senate seat is bound to disappoint at least some of his supporters, particularly in a state as diverse as California. → Read More
Replacement for Kamala Harris? A Very Long List of Contenders
Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering a long list of candidates to fill Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' senate seat. Here's a list of who's in the running. → Read More
Trump Contradicts Climate Change Experts in First Debate With Biden
It took more than an hour, but the issue of climate change and wildfires — one that's top of mind for many Californians — finally came up during the first, chaotic presidential debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. → Read More
KQED Poll: Bernie Sanders Dominates the Field in California
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is the top choice among California voters in all age groups and is also first among voters of color. → Read More
Rogue Republicans: GOP Insiders Take Aim at Trump and Supporters
Saying they take inspiration from Abraham Lincoln, the group sees Trump and Trumpism as a threat to the republic. → Read More
A Caucus Update From Iowa and Robin Johansen on a Career in Political Law
KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. Read or listen to breaking news and in-depth coverage of regional and state issues, arts, science, and more. → Read More
Bernie Sanders Pulls Away From Pack in California
The Vermont senator is proving to be a formidable contender in California, just four years after losing the state to Hillary Clinton. → Read More
Labor Waits and Watches as 2020 Democratic Primary Heats Up
As California Democrats prepare for another state party convention this weekend, organized labor is in no hurry to throw its considerable weight behind any of the presidential candidates. Not yet, anyway. → Read More
Warriors Prospects Go From Bad to Worse After Steph Curry Injury
The Golden State Warriors were already struggling with injuries and the loss of stars Kevin Durant and Andre Iguodala. Still, whenever Stephen Curry is on → Read More
October's Power Shutoffs Prompt Interest in Getting off the Grid
As California experiences repeated "public safety power shutoffs" this wildfire season, some Californians are making plans to power their homes and businesses without relying on the grid. The recent fires and blackouts have put a renewed focus on the reliability and safety of existing electrical infrastructure, as well as the unexpected costs and risks of relying on a grid that may be powered… → Read More
Harris Loses Ground in California to Front-Runners Warren and Sanders
California's junior senator Kamala Harris continues to struggle in finding traction in the 2020 presidential contest, according to a new Change Research poll. → Read More
Trump, GOP Sue California Over Law Forcing Release of His Tax Returns
The courts will decide whether California can add a requirement for getting access to the presidential primary ballot beyond the ones spelled out in the U. → Read More
Biden and 2020: Do Voters Want Experience, a Fresh Face or Just a Trump Beater?
Will the former vice president's experience and likability be enough to overcome voters' desire for someone new? → Read More
Trump's Battle With California Over Bullet Train Funding May Be Just Beginning
Transportation officials and analysts say that attempted withdrawal of as much as $3.5 billion in high-speed rail grants is 'unprecedented.' → Read More
Poll: California Democrats Most Excited About Biden and Harris (in That Order)
The new Quinnipiac University Poll also measured opinions on a wide range of issues, including border security and immigration. → Read More
5 Things to Know About Kamala Harris
Harris is a rising star in the Democratic Party who will try to parlay her career as a prosecutor all the way to the White House. → Read More
Newsom Inauguration Special: LIVE Coverage
Gavin Newsom takes the oath of office to become California's 40th governor. Live coverage and analysis from KQED's politics team and Capital Public Radio. → Read More