Alexei Koseff
@akoseff.bsky.social
Keeping an eye on all things California in Washington DC for the San Francisco Chronicle. Reach me at alexei.koseff@sfchronicle.com
The earliest Nancy Pelosi photo in the @sfchronicle.com archives is from 1972 and originally referred to her as "Mrs. Paul Pelosi" in the caption. A visual timeline of her legacy: www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...
November 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The earliest Nancy Pelosi photo in the @sfchronicle.com archives is from 1972 and originally referred to her as "Mrs. Paul Pelosi" in the caption. A visual timeline of her legacy: www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...
House Speaker Mike Johnson calls Proposition 50’s win a tragedy but insists Republicans will defend their incumbents in redrawn seats.
“It was a sign of desperation by the Democrat Party,” he says, and blasts “Gavin Newsom’s immoral leadership.”
“It was a sign of desperation by the Democrat Party,” he says, and blasts “Gavin Newsom’s immoral leadership.”
November 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson calls Proposition 50’s win a tragedy but insists Republicans will defend their incumbents in redrawn seats.
“It was a sign of desperation by the Democrat Party,” he says, and blasts “Gavin Newsom’s immoral leadership.”
“It was a sign of desperation by the Democrat Party,” he says, and blasts “Gavin Newsom’s immoral leadership.”
Spotted in Newsom’s office: the Trump 2028 hats he has been mentioning lately in interviews as he warns about the president trying to run for a third term
August 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Spotted in Newsom’s office: the Trump 2028 hats he has been mentioning lately in interviews as he warns about the president trying to run for a third term
We're doing the secession thing again
August 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
We're doing the secession thing again
The Legislature has finally unveiled its proposed map of new California congressional lines.
Find your district in our searchable map and read how the plan changes the dynamics of 10 key races: calmatters.org/politics/202...
Find your district in our searchable map and read how the plan changes the dynamics of 10 key races: calmatters.org/politics/202...
August 16, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The Legislature has finally unveiled its proposed map of new California congressional lines.
Find your district in our searchable map and read how the plan changes the dynamics of 10 key races: calmatters.org/politics/202...
Find your district in our searchable map and read how the plan changes the dynamics of 10 key races: calmatters.org/politics/202...
Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social signs a pair of bills that will streamline environmental review for many housing and infrastructure projects in California. He had demanded these measures as a contingency of signing the state budget: calmatters.org/politics/202...
July 1, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social signs a pair of bills that will streamline environmental review for many housing and infrastructure projects in California. He had demanded these measures as a contingency of signing the state budget: calmatters.org/politics/202...
From the roof of the CalEPA building, @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov and @gavinnewsom.bsky.social announce California’s 23rd lawsuit against the Trump administration, this one challenging the recent congressional vote to overturn California’s waiver for its zero-emission vehicle mandate.
May 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
From the roof of the CalEPA building, @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov and @gavinnewsom.bsky.social announce California’s 23rd lawsuit against the Trump administration, this one challenging the recent congressional vote to overturn California’s waiver for its zero-emission vehicle mandate.
Before session today, Latino Caucus members say they flatly reject Newsom’s proposed funding cuts for immigrant Medi-Cal expansion.
The caucus wouldn’t name specific other budget solutions, but Sen. Lena Gonzalez says everything is on the table, including tax increase.
The caucus wouldn’t name specific other budget solutions, but Sen. Lena Gonzalez says everything is on the table, including tax increase.
May 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Before session today, Latino Caucus members say they flatly reject Newsom’s proposed funding cuts for immigrant Medi-Cal expansion.
The caucus wouldn’t name specific other budget solutions, but Sen. Lena Gonzalez says everything is on the table, including tax increase.
The caucus wouldn’t name specific other budget solutions, but Sen. Lena Gonzalez says everything is on the table, including tax increase.
Michael Gates — the Huntington Beach city attorney who has become a thorn in the state government's side on housing and election law, among other issues, over the past few years — is headed to the Trump Department of Justice
February 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Michael Gates — the Huntington Beach city attorney who has become a thorn in the state government's side on housing and election law, among other issues, over the past few years — is headed to the Trump Department of Justice
Asked at a press conference this afternoon about Trump's freeze on federal grants, @gavinnewsom.bsky.social says the Medi-Cal system is down and California is working to get it opened back up. He also says he's "going to wait and see" before reacting further.
January 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Asked at a press conference this afternoon about Trump's freeze on federal grants, @gavinnewsom.bsky.social says the Medi-Cal system is down and California is working to get it opened back up. He also says he's "going to wait and see" before reacting further.
With budget deficits looming, @gavinnewsom.bsky.social is echoing the incoming Trump administration as he touts government efficiency. But the governor has expanded the size and scope of California’s government to an all-time high during his tenure: calmatters.org/politics/cap...
January 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
With budget deficits looming, @gavinnewsom.bsky.social is echoing the incoming Trump administration as he touts government efficiency. But the governor has expanded the size and scope of California’s government to an all-time high during his tenure: calmatters.org/politics/cap...