Jenna Peterson

Jenna Peterson is a news intern with the politics team at CalMatters, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics, and a JPR news partner.

Elections

Most California Republicans in Congress won鈥檛 commit to certifying the 2024 presidential election

Yue Stella Yu

Only one-third of the California GOP congressional delegation has pledged to accept the 2024 presidential election results. And only two incumbents in office in 2021 voted to certify President Joe Biden鈥檚 win over Donald Trump in the 2020 race.
Politics & Government

Why California Democrats believe abortion issue can win them back the U.S. House

Jeanne Kuang

Democrats are calling out Republicans on abortion rights in key California districts that could decide control of Congress, again. GOP incumbents say their views are being misrepresented.
Politics & Government

Gavin Newsom is vetoing 1 of every 5 bills. Here鈥檚 why

Jenna Peterson

The governor blocks a sizable chunk of bills passed by the Legislature. He cites a few common reasons why they shouldn鈥檛 become law in California.
Politics & Government

What鈥檚 California on the verge of banning now? Octopus farming

Jenna Peterson

A bill that would make California the first state to ban commercial octopus farming is still alive in the Legislature. Animal rights activists say the practice is inhumane.

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Jenna Peterson