Skelton: California has lots of catching up to do on flood management
The state has added little to its once-prized water system since approval of the California Water Project in 1960.
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Skelton: Is Newsom’s long stretch of luck as governor running out?
House Republicans are positioned to block funding programs that would benefit California.
Skelton: McCarthy’s Mar-a-Lago trip showed he could be bullied
Tipping point for Bakersfield Republican proved he has no hard and fast convictions.
Skelton: These contenders have best shot at Feinstein’s Senate seat
It's the logical next elective office for Newsom. But he’d need to give up the last two years of his gubernatorial term.
Skelton: Hertzberg is a prime example of the weaknesses of term limits
The 14-year veteran of the Legislature should still be serving in Sacramento.
Skelton: Court reminds California politicians of who owns the Capitol
Politicians violated CEQA in plans for tearing down state Capitol complex.
Skelton: Newsom must take care in crafting oil industry legislation
Lawmakers risk ending reliability of supplies if they discourage production.
Skelton: Trump’s position on mail voting shows how out of touch he is
Severely scaling back voting options is part of his MAGA comeback platform.
Skelton: Hollister’s Rivas will usher in new era in California Assembly
He’ll be the first Northern California speaker in 25 years and the first from a rural district in 53.
Skelton: ‘Eye-popping’ political violence survey should be a wake-up call
Roughly 5 million Americans say they would be willing to kill someone to achieve a political purpose.