Juliet Williams
@jwilliamsjourno.bsky.social
Politics Editor, CalMatters. First Amendment champion. Former @AP.
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California’s independent legislative analyst is warning that the state faces a nearly $18 billion deficit. It is “critical” for lawmakers to rein in spending and increase revenues long term, he said.
📸 Fred Greaves
📸 Fred Greaves
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
California’s independent legislative analyst is warning that the state faces a nearly $18 billion deficit. It is “critical” for lawmakers to rein in spending and increase revenues long term, he said.
📸 Fred Greaves
📸 Fred Greaves
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CalMatters exclusive: @mayacmiller.bsky.social has confirmed the identity of another co-conspirator, Alexis Podesta. Her attorney says she isn't charged and is cooperating with investigators. calmatters.org/politics/202...
November 13, 2025 at 1:17 AM
CalMatters exclusive: @mayacmiller.bsky.social has confirmed the identity of another co-conspirator, Alexis Podesta. Her attorney says she isn't charged and is cooperating with investigators. calmatters.org/politics/202...
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🗓️ Planning your week ahead? Don't forget to get your ticket for our "Election Preview 2026" with top @CA_Dem, @CAGOP pollsters & strategists. Wednesday, 12-1 pm @UCCenterSac. Tickets 🎟️: sacpressclub.org/events/upcom...
November 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🗓️ Planning your week ahead? Don't forget to get your ticket for our "Election Preview 2026" with top @CA_Dem, @CAGOP pollsters & strategists. Wednesday, 12-1 pm @UCCenterSac. Tickets 🎟️: sacpressclub.org/events/upcom...
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Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
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Don't miss this! Next Wednesday's @sacpressclub lunch @UCCenterSac 12-1 pm w/ CA's top political pundits & pollsters talking #Prop50 and what's ahead in the 2026 elections. Tickets🎟️🎟️🎟️: sacpressclub.org/events/upcom...
November 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Don't miss this! Next Wednesday's @sacpressclub lunch @UCCenterSac 12-1 pm w/ CA's top political pundits & pollsters talking #Prop50 and what's ahead in the 2026 elections. Tickets🎟️🎟️🎟️: sacpressclub.org/events/upcom...
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Breaking: It’s a yes for Prop. 50. California voters approved the measure to temporarily suspend the state’s nonpartisan citizens redistricting commission until 2030. bit.ly/3WAJfhI
📝 @mayacmiller.bsky.social& @jeannereporter.bsky.social
📸 Ted Soqui
📝 @mayacmiller.bsky.social& @jeannereporter.bsky.social
📸 Ted Soqui
November 5, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Breaking: It’s a yes for Prop. 50. California voters approved the measure to temporarily suspend the state’s nonpartisan citizens redistricting commission until 2030. bit.ly/3WAJfhI
📝 @mayacmiller.bsky.social& @jeannereporter.bsky.social
📸 Ted Soqui
📝 @mayacmiller.bsky.social& @jeannereporter.bsky.social
📸 Ted Soqui
The story behind the long, messy legislative fight this year over a bill meant to address teaching about antisemitism in California schools. @bystellayu.bsky.social and @mzinshteyn.bsky.social:
Censorship or protection? Inside California’s ‘hardest’ fight of the year over antisemitism
In the fight over preventing antisemitism in schools, no one disputes the need to protect Jewish students. Lawmakers and critics diverged sharply on how to do it.
calmatters.org
October 14, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The story behind the long, messy legislative fight this year over a bill meant to address teaching about antisemitism in California schools. @bystellayu.bsky.social and @mzinshteyn.bsky.social:
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Proposition 50 would require CA to use new congressional district maps. On October 14, proponents from each side will offer arguments in a debate moderated by @wordsmith24.bsky.social of Capitol Weekly & @jwilliamsjourno.bsky.social of @calmatters.org
capitolweekly.net/events/calif...
capitolweekly.net/events/calif...
California Votes: Proposition 50 - October 14, 2025 - Capitol Weekly
Join Capitol Weekly, CalMatters, and the University of California Student and Policy Center for: . California Votes: Proposition 50 Should Californians support mid-decade redistricting? . October 14, ...
capitolweekly.net
October 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Proposition 50 would require CA to use new congressional district maps. On October 14, proponents from each side will offer arguments in a debate moderated by @wordsmith24.bsky.social of Capitol Weekly & @jwilliamsjourno.bsky.social of @calmatters.org
capitolweekly.net/events/calif...
capitolweekly.net/events/calif...
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Gavin Newsom's Democratic redistricting plan would merge conservative rural Modoc County with liberal Marin County, angering ranchers. https://cal.news/46cOw4J
📷 Miguel Gutierrez Jr.
📷 Miguel Gutierrez Jr.
September 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Gavin Newsom's Democratic redistricting plan would merge conservative rural Modoc County with liberal Marin County, angering ranchers. https://cal.news/46cOw4J
📷 Miguel Gutierrez Jr.
📷 Miguel Gutierrez Jr.
California lawmakers pushed through hundreds of bills in the final days of the Legislative session. Here are some we're watching for Gov. Newsom's action:
Which of these 2025 bills will Gavin Newsom sign?
California lawmakers sent Newsom hundreds of bills to sign or veto by Oct. 12. Here's a look at some of the most high-profile ones.
calmatters.org
September 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
California lawmakers pushed through hundreds of bills in the final days of the Legislative session. Here are some we're watching for Gov. Newsom's action:
Well, that's a wrap on this year's legislative session. Kudos to my @calmatters.org colleagues, who were all over every move.
California Democrats end legislative session with climate deal – and infighting
The session stretched into Saturday, prolonged by last-minute backroom deals on climate and energy, sparking deep frustration among some lawmakers.
calmatters.org
September 13, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Well, that's a wrap on this year's legislative session. Kudos to my @calmatters.org colleagues, who were all over every move.
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The passage of this bill, nearly a decade in the making, slaps a symbolic bow on what has already been a banger of a year for controversial and ambitious housing production legislation in California.
calmatters.org/housing/2025...
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Your neighborhood could get seven-story buildings if it's near a train station
A bill California lawmakers approved allows dense apartments near transit stations, overriding local zoning to address the housing crisis.
calmatters.org
September 13, 2025 at 1:38 AM
The passage of this bill, nearly a decade in the making, slaps a symbolic bow on what has already been a banger of a year for controversial and ambitious housing production legislation in California.
calmatters.org/housing/2025...
calmatters.org/housing/2025...
Politics palate cleanser
“Smells Like Teen Spirit”, released as a single 34 yrs ago today
“No one had any psychic foresight .. that the song would go on to do what it did,” said Grohl. “We just fuckin’ rocked it in a little rehearsal space that was like a barn. .. We just thought it was another cool song for the record.”
“No one had any psychic foresight .. that the song would go on to do what it did,” said Grohl. “We just fuckin’ rocked it in a little rehearsal space that was like a barn. .. We just thought it was another cool song for the record.”
September 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Politics palate cleanser
Congratulations @akoseff.bsky.social! We will miss you.
Washington D.C. correspondent Alexei Koseff will play a key role in chronicling President Trump’s policies targeting California and the tension between the state and the federal government.
Alexei Koseff rejoins San Francisco Chronicle as D.C. correspondent
Washington D.C. correspondent Alexei Koseff will play a key role in chronicling President Trump’s policies targeting California and the tension between the state and the federal government.
bit.ly
September 9, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Congratulations @akoseff.bsky.social! We will miss you.
Negotiations that could have a major effect on California's air quality, gas supply, transportation networks and the future of Medi-Cal are all taking place behind closed doors, with virtually no input from the public. @bystellayu.bsky.social
California’s top Democrats rush key policies in secret talks
Major climate and energy reforms hang in the balance as California leaders talk in private to reach last-minute deals. The secrecy leaves little time for the public to weigh in.
calmatters.org
September 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Negotiations that could have a major effect on California's air quality, gas supply, transportation networks and the future of Medi-Cal are all taking place behind closed doors, with virtually no input from the public. @bystellayu.bsky.social
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California lawmakers are scrambling to finalize a last-minute deal that would extend the state’s landmark greenhouse gas reduction program – known as cap and trade – through 2045. https://cal.news/4ptq6LU
The secret negotiations that could reshape California's climate policy
Lawmakers, oil industry leaders and environmental justice groups are meeting behind closed doors to try to reach a deal to extend California’s landmark cap-and-trade program.
cal.news
September 9, 2025 at 1:24 AM
California lawmakers are scrambling to finalize a last-minute deal that would extend the state’s landmark greenhouse gas reduction program – known as cap and trade – through 2045. https://cal.news/4ptq6LU
Gavin Newsom is their biggest foil, but California Republicans are shying away from making him the center of attention in their campaign against Proposition 50.
Why Republicans are avoiding their favorite target in California’s redistricting fight
Gavin Newsom wants the campaign for Proposition 50 to be a battle between him and Donald Trump. The GOP says it needs another way to win over voters.
calmatters.org
September 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Gavin Newsom is their biggest foil, but California Republicans are shying away from making him the center of attention in their campaign against Proposition 50.
@jeannereporter.bsky.social's story on soaring temperatures in California prisons and the new, tiny, step toward addressing them will make you exasperated and sad for the people affected.
Will officials finally address California's shocking prison cell temperatures?
After years of complaints from inmates and advocates, California is finally embarking on a plan to cool some cells. But it’s only a test, and there’s no indication the state will take broad action.
calmatters.org
September 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
@jeannereporter.bsky.social's story on soaring temperatures in California prisons and the new, tiny, step toward addressing them will make you exasperated and sad for the people affected.
Beating Trump to the punch in California?
Newsom deploys 'crime suppression' teams statewide while mocking Trump's threats
The governor is making the first move in his battle with Trump over crime, sending CHP officers into six California cities.
calmatters.org
August 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Beating Trump to the punch in California?
Find out if your vote could be affected by Newsom's redistricting plans with these cool maps comparing before & after. Great work by @jeremiak.com & @akoseff.bsky.social!
How Newsom’s California redistricting plan might impact your vote
Here's how your vote could change in 2026 if voters approve Gov. Gavin Newsom's congressional redistricting proposal.
calmatters.org
August 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Find out if your vote could be affected by Newsom's redistricting plans with these cool maps comparing before & after. Great work by @jeremiak.com & @akoseff.bsky.social!
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If she were elected governor, former Senate leader Toni Atkins would oversee contracts with her spouse's many consulting firms. cal.news/4mBgKeI
📸 AP
📸 AP
August 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
If she were elected governor, former Senate leader Toni Atkins would oversee contracts with her spouse's many consulting firms. cal.news/4mBgKeI
📸 AP
📸 AP
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Half a dozen Democratic lawmakers who fled Texas to stop a Republican-led redistricting scheme met Friday with top California Democrats as they draw their own new congressional lines
calmatters.org/politics/202...
calmatters.org/politics/202...
Redistricting rebuttal: Texas Democrats cheer Newsom’s map-drawing plans
A half dozen Texas Democrats met with Gov. Gavin Newsom, Rep. Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats in Sacramento as they draw new House seats for California.
calmatters.org
August 9, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Half a dozen Democratic lawmakers who fled Texas to stop a Republican-led redistricting scheme met Friday with top California Democrats as they draw their own new congressional lines
calmatters.org/politics/202...
calmatters.org/politics/202...
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“At this moment, I believe I can make the greatest impact by focusing on California’s financial future,” @eleniforca.bsky.social said in a statement
calmatters.org/politics/202...
calmatters.org/politics/202...
California's second-in-command drops bid for governor in 2026
Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis says she'll instead seek to become state treasurer in 2026. Kounalakis was trailing in a fielded crowd of Democrats seeking to become governor
calmatters.org
August 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
“At this moment, I believe I can make the greatest impact by focusing on California’s financial future,” @eleniforca.bsky.social said in a statement
calmatters.org/politics/202...
calmatters.org/politics/202...