Cal Fire

It could all change with a bad heat wave, but California’s summer fire season has been modest so far, with total acres burned this year down 10% from this time last year and 50% lower than the 5-year average.

Stephen Cloobeck

Beverly Hills Democrat and former timeshare company CEO put more than $10 million of his own money into the race for California governor. But new polls show him in 12th place, with less than 1% support.

Alex Padilla

U.S. Senator considers running for governor amid media speculation. But it’s a crowded field, and the low-profile politician first appointed by Gavin Newsom to Kamala Harris’ old seat isn’t known for his charisma.