John Myers

Sacramento Bureau Chief

John Myers joined the Los Angeles Times as Sacramento bureau chief in 2015 after more than two decades in radio and television news, much of that as an award-winning reporter covering statehouse policy and politics. During a decade of work for San Francisco’s NPR affiliate, his unique online projects included everything from one of Sacramento’s original politics blogs to California’s first politics podcast. He served as the moderator of gubernatorial debates in 2014 and 2010 and is often cited by state and national news organizations as one of Sacramento’s top political journalists.

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California’s high gas prices will be investigated for possible price fixing

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California’s high gas prices will be investigated for possible price fixing

Gov. Newsom has asked the California attorney general to investigate the high cost of California’s gasoline.
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California independents can cast ballots for Democrats — but not Trump — in March primary

California

California independents can cast ballots for Democrats — but not Trump — in March primary

California voters who aren’t in a political party can vote in the Democratic presidential primary in 2020. Republicans, though, have excluded them.
Politics

Newsletter: Do California’s power shutoff woes merit a special session in Sacramento?

Politics

Newsletter: Do California’s power shutoff woes merit a special session in Sacramento?

One way to get quick action on California’s power shutoff rules would be a special session of the Legislature. But it’s Gov. Newsom’s call.
Politics

Newsletter: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s sparse vetoes meant lawmakers got most of what they wanted

Politics

Newsletter: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s sparse vetoes meant lawmakers got most of what they wanted

Newsom’s veto rate for his first year in office was the second lowest of any governor in the last 15 years.
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California’s only ‘independent’ political party won’t have to change its name

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California’s only ‘independent’ political party won’t have to change its name

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill aimed at reducing voter confusion, saying it was unconstitutional to force a political party to change its name.
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Californians can register to vote on election day at any polling place under new law

California

Californians can register to vote on election day at any polling place under new law

Californians will be able to register to vote on election day at local polling places and voting centers under legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, a potentially significant step toward boosting turnout in key contests next year.
Politics

Newsletter: An early look at California’s ballot measures for 2020

Politics

Newsletter: An early look at California’s ballot measures for 2020

Six proposed ballot measures look as if they have a chance to make it to the November 2020 ballot in California.
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California will appeal judge’s decision to block law requiring Trump’s tax returns

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California will appeal judge’s decision to block law requiring Trump’s tax returns

California officials will appeal a ruling, in President Trump’s favor, to block a state election law requiring disclosure of his tax returns.
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California voters are divided over bail reform, poll finds

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California voters are divided over bail reform, poll finds

California voters are split on a 2020 ballot measure to keep or cancel the state’s cash bail system.
Politics

Newsletter: The best poll (so far) for Gov. Gavin Newsom of his first year in office

Politics

Newsletter: The best poll (so far) for Gov. Gavin Newsom of his first year in office

Almost 6 in 10 voters approve of how Gov. Gavin Newsom is doing his job, a boost from a similar poll in June.