Recently, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Pride in Santa Cruz, a moment to honor how far we’ve come and recognize the work that still li…
At age 24, Alan Vargas wants to lead the California Democratic Party.
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When Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Watsonville, and his wife, Watsonville City Councilwoman Karina Cervantez Alejo, arrive at the Weekly’s office …
Just because ballot initiatives in California are based on the democratic process of gathering signatures, it doesn’t mean they’re free of cam…
The Nov. 4 election spelled bad news for Democrats nationally, but in California, they held strong in state-level races, keeping a majority in…
Shawn Bagley is no novice at fundraising and political organizing.