California Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be trying to strike a delicate balance between the political brawler that his Democratic base admires and a more measured national leader capable of winning back disenfranchised voters across the country.| Los Angeles Times
Tax revenues have exceeded estimates in California, but Gov. Gavin Newsom's costly new proposals and other programs could swallow up any extra budget funds.| Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles entrepreneur Elon Musk has built a multibillion-dollar fortune running companies that make electric cars, sell solar panels and launch rockets into space.| Los Angeles Times