Julia Marsh

California

Deputy Executive Editor at POLITICO

California Editorial Director for Politico.

Articles

Gavin Newsom grants pardon to famed podcaster, former San Quentin inmate

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.
POLITICO announces first-ever ballot measure team in California - Editor and Publisher

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...
California has a ton of down-ballot races worth your attention

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.
Gavin Newsom is coming for your Peeps

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.
Gavin Newsom is coming for your Peeps

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.
Pelosi to accompany Feinstein's body home to California

Sep 30, 2023 | msn.com | Julia Marsh |Nicholas Wu
Pelosi to accompany Feinstein's body home to California

Sep 30, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Julia Marsh |Nicholas Wu |Christopher Cadelago

Rep. Nancy Pelosi will accompany the body of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein back to California on a U.S. military plane Saturday following a House vote passing a stopgap funding patch. "The House has finished voting, and Speaker Pelosi will accompany Senator Feinstein on her final journey home to San Francisco," a spokesperson for the Democratic speaker emerita said. The two California Democrats served together in Congress for decades. Back in San Francisco, they were neighbors and friends.
Pelosi to accompany Feinstein's body home to California

Sep 30, 2023 | politico.com | Julia Marsh |Nicholas Wu

Pelosi to accompany Feinstein’s body home to CaliforniaA U.S. military plane will take Feinstein back to San Francisco Saturday. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who passed away on Thursday, will be flown back to California on a U.S. military plane Saturday. | J. Scott Applewhite/AP PhotoRep. Nancy Pelosi will accompany the body of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein back to California on a U.S. military plane Saturday following a House vote passing a stopgap funding patch.
The unlikely bromance between Al Sharpton and Eric Adams

Aug 25, 2023 | politico.com | Julia Marsh

With help from Ella Creamer, Jesse Naranjo and Teresa WiltzPROGRAMMING NOTE: The Recast will not publish Aug. 29 or Sept. 1. We’ll be back in your inboxes Wednesday, Sept. 6. POLITICO illustration/Photos by Getty Images for National Urban LeagueHi Recast fam! My name is Julia Marsh. I’m POLITICO’s New York editor, and I’m your guest host for today.
Inside the unlikely alliance between Eric Adams and Al Sharpton

Aug 25, 2023 | politico.com | Julia Marsh

Inside the unlikely alliance between Eric Adams and Al SharptonIn a little known piece of New York City history, Adams once served as Sharpton’s bodyguard. The Rev. Al Sharpton (center) is flanked by Dr. Elgin Watkins (left) and Eric Adams, President of the Police Guardians Association, at a news conference at City Hall in New York, Dec. 9, 1993. | Bebeto Matthews/AP PhotoNEW YORK — Rev.