Julia Marsh

Nov 27, 2024 | politico.com | Julia Marsh

Earlonne Woods of “Ear Hustle” received a full pardon from the California governor. In this 2018 photo, Earlonne Woods shows recording equipment similar to what he used in San Quentin State Prison to produce his podcasts. Gov. Gavin Newsom granted a pardon to Woods on Wednesday. | Ben Margot/AP California Gov. Gavin Newsom granted 19 Thanksgiving eve pardons, including one to a Pulitzer Prize finalist who produced the popular “Ear Hustle” podcast while imprisoned at San Quentin.

May 8, 2024 | editorandpublisher.com | Julia Marsh |Melissa Cooke

Posted Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:53 pm Many states allow for citizens to bypass politicians and draft laws through direct ballot measures, but none quite like California. Ballot measures are, in essence, the fourth branch of government in the nation’s most influential state capital. The creation of this beat further demonstrates our commitment to informing our audience in California and beyond on how power is wielded in the Golden state.” POLITICO, the global authority on the intersection of...

Mar 4, 2024 | yahoo.com | Julia Marsh

California offers a big reward to presidential candidates on Super Tuesday with its largest-in-the-nation haul of delegates, but there’s plenty of down ballot action happening across the Golden State. With its unique jungle primary system where the top two finishers regardless of party advance to November, California contests often involve deeper layers of campaign strategizing to ensure parties aren’t locked out of the general election — or are better positioned to win the runoff.

Oct 8, 2023 | politico.com | Julia Marsh |Christopher Cadelago

Gavin Newsom is coming for your PeepsOn Saturday, the California governor signed a first-in-the nation bill prohibiting the use of four food additives because they’ve been linked to serious health problems including cancer. Marshmallow Peeps candy is on display at a store in Lafayette, Calif., on March 24, 2023. | Haven Daley/AP PhotoFirst, California banned gasoline-powered cars. Now, the state is targeting pink and purple Peeps. On Saturday, Gov.

Oct 8, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Julia Marsh |Christopher Cadelago

First, California banned gasoline-powered cars. Now, the state is targeting pink and purple Peeps. On Saturday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill prohibiting the use of four chemicals in foods because they’ve been linked to health problems including cancer and developmental issues in children. Like California’s rule that all cars must be zero-emissions by 2035, the ban on food additives found in some types of bread, candy and soda is a first-in-the-nation law.