Lia Russell
Reporter covering CA politics & Gov. Gavin Newsom for The Sacramento Bee
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Who is Jennifer Siebel Newsom? First Partner and target of Newsom DOJ investigations | Sacramento Bee
Who is Jennifer Siebel Newsom? First Partner and target of Newsom DOJ investigations | Sacramento Bee
The DOJ probe appears to hone in on nonprofits connected to the First Partner.
Sources: DOJ investigations tied to Newsom, wife’s finances | Sacramento Bee
Sources: DOJ investigations tied to Newsom, wife’s finances | Sacramento Bee
The probe focuses on Siebel Newsom’s taxes and nonprofits connected to her and Gov. Gavin Newsom, according sources familiar with the investigations.
Legislature rejects Newsom's proposal to slash Medi‑Cal assets by 98%| Sacramento Bee
Legislature rejects Newsom's proposal to slash Medi‑Cal assets by 98%| Sacramento Bee
Democrats in the Legislature want to delay limiting Medi-Cal recipients’ assets to 2027, while raising the threshold to $21,000.
‘Show me your phone’: Hunter Biden blasts Platner criticism on Newsom podcast | Sacramento Bee
‘Show me your phone’: Hunter Biden blasts Platner criticism on Newsom podcast | Sacramento Bee
“The entirety of that controversy, it’s all about leaked consensual stuff,” Biden said on “This Is Gavin Newsom.”
Master strategists weigh in on California wealth tax | Sacramento Bee
Master strategists weigh in on California wealth tax | Sacramento Bee
Jim DeBoo and Brandon Castillo outline how the same groups that pushed against Tom Steyer could defeat a proposed California wealth tax ballot measure.
Gavin Newsom endorses Xavier Becerra for governor | Sacramento Bee
Gavin Newsom endorses Xavier Becerra for governor | Sacramento Bee
Newsom said the former attorney general would stand up for Californians against Donald Trump.
Republicans unveil Victory ’26 slate in Sacramento | Sacramento Bee
Republicans unveil Victory ’26 slate in Sacramento | Sacramento Bee
The “Victory ‘26” slate features Hilton and GOP-endorsed candidates for each of the state’s 8 executive offices.
Steyer releases last-minute ad targeting Xavier Becerra | Sacramento Bee
Steyer releases last-minute ad targeting Xavier Becerra | Sacramento Bee
The ad, shared exclusively with The Sacramento Bee, ties Xavier Becerra to a federal corruption probe implicating his former campaign adviser.
Ethics complaint targets Mai Vang over scholarship donations | Sacramento Bee
Ethics complaint targets Mai Vang over scholarship donations | Sacramento Bee
Former SCUSD President Jay Hansen filed the ethics complaint Thursday claiming Mai Vang did not donate to her scholarship; filings showed she gave about $9,000.
California limits law enforcement’s access to voter ballots | Sacramento Bee
California limits law enforcement’s access to voter ballots | Sacramento Bee
“This is not the final word on election integrity.” Gov. Gavin Newsom said after signing legislation into law.
EyesOnOpenAI urges investigation of OpenAI–Cerebras deal | Sacramento Bee
EyesOnOpenAI urges investigation of OpenAI–Cerebras deal | Sacramento Bee
Cerebras and OpenAI recently entered into an agreement for OpenAI to buy computing power and hardware from the semiconductor company.
How much have Steyer and Becerra spent on influencers in crowded governor’s race? | Sacramento Bee
How much have Steyer and Becerra spent on influencers in crowded governor’s race? | Sacramento Bee
Paying influencers is legal, though state law requires both campaigns and the creators to disclose compensation.
Newsom’s office sought clearing of encampment near Marshawn Lynch's house | Sacramento Bee
Newsom’s office sought clearing of encampment near Marshawn Lynch's house | Sacramento Bee
Text messages show Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office pressed Oakland officials starting in May 2024 about homeless encampment near NFL star’s home.
Newsom links wealth inequality and AI to voter populism in 2026 | Sacramento Bee
Newsom links wealth inequality and AI to voter populism in 2026 | Sacramento Bee
FPPC probes Steyer campaign over paid influencer post | Sacramento Bee
FPPC probes Steyer campaign over paid influencer post | Sacramento Bee
Newsom dodges questions on a 2028 presidential run | Sacramento Bee
Newsom dodges questions on a 2028 presidential run | Sacramento Bee
Scoop: Former Newsom aide pleads guilty to fraud and lying to FBI | Sacramento Bee
Scoop: Former Newsom aide pleads guilty to fraud and lying to FBI | Sacramento Bee
SCOOP: How the Tom Steyer campaign uses paid creators to shape voters’ views | Sacramento Bee
SCOOP: How the Tom Steyer campaign uses paid creators to shape voters’ views | Sacramento Bee
EXCLUSIVE: Xavier Becerra accused of violating campaign finance laws in anonymous complaint
EXCLUSIVE: Xavier Becerra accused of violating campaign finance laws in anonymous complaint
Gov. Newsom again declines to endorse in California race | Sacramento Bee
Gov. Newsom again declines to endorse in California race | Sacramento Bee
Uber measure could leave car crash victims in a bind | Sacramento Bee
Uber measure could leave car crash victims in a bind | Sacramento Bee
Ex-White House officials fuel attack ads against Becerra | Sacramento Bee
Ex-White House officials fuel attack ads against Becerra | Sacramento Bee
Becerra faces changed legal landscape if elected governor | Sacramento Bee
Becerra faces changed legal landscape if elected governor | Sacramento Bee
Party leaders press low-polling Democrats to step aside | Sacramento Bee
Party leaders press low-polling Democrats to step aside | Sacramento Bee
Xavier Becerra gains traction in California polls | Sacramento Bee
Xavier Becerra gains traction in California polls | Sacramento Bee
Slain journalist’s widow criticizes state deal with PR firm advising Saudi Arabia
Slain journalist’s widow criticizes state deal with PR firm advising Saudi Arabia
California to award brand campaign to company that advised Saudi Arabia after journalist’s killing
California to award brand campaign to company that advised Saudi Arabia after journalist’s killing
Covering the Capitol, with Lia Russell of the Sacramento Bee
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Covering the Capitol, with Lia Russell of the Sacramento Bee
Rep. Eric Swalwell rebuts questions about his residency in CA governor's race
Rep. Eric Swalwell rebuts questions about his residency in CA governor's race
Gavin Newsom frames earlier moderate years in memoir
Gavin Newsom frames earlier moderate years in memoir
Will redistricting be enough to boost California Democrats in November?
Will redistricting be enough to boost California Democrats in November?
Newsom embraces MAGA firm. What does it say about his immigration politics?
Newsom embraces MAGA firm. What does it say about his immigration politics?
Union push spotlights fights over California wealth tax
Union push spotlights fights over California wealth tax
The union behind a controversial tax on billionaires has previously floated and withdrawn ballot initiatives to advance its cause.
EXCLUSIVE: West Sac Mayor Martha Guerrero runs for CA 6th Congressional District
EXCLUSIVE: West Sac Mayor Martha Guerrero runs for CA 6th Congressional District
How Democrats engineered Prop 50 in California redistricting
How Democrats engineered Prop 50 in California redistricting
The fight to redraw California’s 52 congressional districts started on a bike path in early July.
SCOOP: Rep. Eric Swalwell absent from House amid current California bid
SCOOP: Rep. Eric Swalwell absent from House amid current California bid
Exclusive: Gov. Gavin Newsom reacts to ex-aide’s arrest — ‘real surprise and shock’
Exclusive: Gov. Gavin Newsom reacts to ex-aide’s arrest — ‘real surprise and shock’
Scoop: FBI sent letters to CA lobbyists as part of corruption probe involving ex-Newsom chief of staff
Scoop: FBI sent letters to CA lobbyists as part of corruption probe involving ex-Newsom chief of staff
Lia Russell on CNN’s The Story Is With Elex Michaelson
Lia Russell on CNN’s The Story Is With Elex Michaelson
SCOOP: Dana Williamson, ex-Newsom aide, charged in federal fraud case
SCOOP: Dana Williamson, ex-Newsom aide, charged in federal fraud case
Inside the millions fueling California's Prop. 50 battle
Inside the millions fueling California's Prop. 50 battle
Nonpartisan redistricting: Newsom’s evolution on the issue | Sacramento Bee
Nonpartisan redistricting: Newsom’s evolution on the issue | Sacramento Bee
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