People in the Journal
Who the Journal is covering.
115 people named across 282 published stories, from the governor and the Legislature to agency heads, mayors, judges and world leaders. Each page gathers everything we have reported about them, with the sentence where they appear.
115 people
Gavin NewsomGovernor · Democrat126 stories · latest: Nearly 12,000 Californians reached through CARE Act, Newsom says
Rob BontaAttorney General · Democrat97 stories · latest: Attorney General Rob Bonta wins court order blocking DHS immigration conditions
Donald J. TrumpPresident of the United States · Republican19 stories · latest: Bonta co-leads 20 attorneys general against IRS rule tying private schools' tax status to DEI
Nathan J. HochmanDistrict Attorney of Los Angeles County11 stories · latest: Two charged in 2025 killing of Christina Downer, whose body has never been found
Dawn RoweSupervisor, Third District, San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors7 stories · latest: San Bernardino County lights government center green for Veterans Day
Jesse ArmendarezSupervisor, Second District, San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors6 stories · latest: San Bernardino County lights government center green for Veterans Day
Joe Baca, Jr.Supervisor, Fifth District, San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors6 stories · latest: San Bernardino County lights government center green for Veterans Day
Hilda L. SolisSupervisor, First District, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors · Democrat6 stories · latest: LA Continuum of Care selects county to run four regional homelessness functions
Holly J. MitchellSupervisor, Second District, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors · Democrat6 stories · latest: LA Continuum of Care selects county to run four regional homelessness functions
Karen SpiegelSupervisor, Second District, Riverside County Board of Supervisors6 stories · latest: Riverside County seeks more than 700 volunteers for Jan. 20 homeless count- Caroline Thomas JacobsDirector, Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)6 stories · latest: Newsom orders state action to protect Highway 1 ahead of El Niño
Wade CrowfootSecretary for Natural Resources5 stories · latest: State clears final water-right permit for Sites Reservoir, clearing way for construction
Shirley N. WeberSecretary of State · Democrat5 stories · latest: Supreme Court denies Trump DOJ emergency challenge to California elections- Stewart KnoxSecretary, California Labor and Workforce Development Agency5 stories · latest: Newsom names state labor building for Dolores Huerta
Lindsey P. HorvathSupervisor, Third District, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors · Democrat5 stories · latest: LA Continuum of Care selects county to run four regional homelessness functions
Rick Chavez ZburState Assembly Member · Democrat5 stories · latest: Newsom signs small-business package: pop-up storefront permits, faster plan checks and an antitrust update
Curt HagmanSupervisor, Fourth District, San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors4 stories · latest: San Bernardino County lights government center green for Veterans Day
Cecilia M. Aguiar-CurryState Assembly Member · Democrat4 stories · latest: California intensifies crackdown on deceptively packaged hemp, kratom and illicit cannabis
Jose MedinaSupervisor, First District, Riverside County Board of Supervisors4 stories · latest: Riverside County board forms ad hoc committee to study sheriff oversight
Jared IsaacmanAdministrator, NASA3 stories · latest: JPL will build NASA’s nuclear-powered PROMISE rover for the Moon’s south pole
Paul CookSupervisor, First District, San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors3 stories · latest: San Bernardino County lights government center green for Veterans Day
Jacqui IrwinState Assembly Member · Democrat3 stories · latest: California intensifies crackdown on deceptively packaged hemp, kratom and illicit cannabis
Karen BassMayor of Los Angeles · Democrat3 stories · latest: LADWP reports reforms to cut costs and speed utility connections for new development- David W. HansonInterim General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power3 stories · latest: LADWP reports reforms to cut costs and speed utility connections for new development
Janice HahnSupervisor, Fourth District, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors · Democrat3 stories · latest: LA Continuum of Care selects county to run four regional homelessness functions
Kathryn BargerSupervisor, Fifth District, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors · Republican3 stories · latest: LA Continuum of Care selects county to run four regional homelessness functions
Pilar SchiavoState Assembly Member · Democrat3 stories · latest: State sues Chiquita Canyon Landfill owners over hazardous leachate spills near Val Verde- Yana GarciaSecretary for Environmental Protection3 stories · latest: Newsom highlights second methane-detecting satellite as federal rollback looms
Robert LunaSheriff of Los Angeles County3 stories · latest: Firefighters reach 17% containment on Bryson Fire in Malibu
Chad BiancoSheriff of Riverside County · Republican3 stories · latest: Riverside County sets sheriff oversight listening sessions for Oct. 13 and Oct. 22
Scott WienerState Senator · Democrat3 stories · latest: Newsom signs bill placing $7.5 billion research bond before voters
Mark GonzálezState Assembly Member · Democrat3 stories · latest: Newsom signs laws to hold cold-storage operators accountable after Boyle Heights fire
Catherine S. BlakespearState Senator · Democrat3 stories · latest: Newsom signs wide range of bills on housing, energy, health and environment
Maggy KrellState Assembly Member · Democrat3 stories · latest: Newsom signs public safety package; SB 1056 adds privacy protections for sexual‑assault evidence
Catherine StefaniState Assembly Member · Democrat3 stories · latest: Newsom signs public safety package; SB 1056 adds privacy protections for sexual‑assault evidence
Marc BermanState Assembly Member · Democrat3 stories · latest: Newsom signs public safety package; SB 1056 adds privacy protections for sexual‑assault evidence- Erica PanDirector and State Public Health Officer, California Department of Public Health2 stories · latest: California intensifies crackdown on deceptively packaged hemp, kratom and illicit cannabis
John LairdState Senator · Democrat2 stories · latest: Bonta sues to defend California's phaseout of disposable propane cylinders- Lauren SanchezChair, California Air Resources Board2 stories · latest: Newsom highlights second methane-detecting satellite as federal rollback looms
Lisa CalderonState Assembly Member · Democrat2 stories · latest: State Parks pilot lets San Diego and Santa Cruz nonprofits bring youth to beaches free
V. Manuel PerezSupervisor, Fourth District, Riverside County Board of Supervisors2 stories · latest: CalFresh households have until Oct. 30 to report food lost in Storm Rachel
Terra Lawson-RemerSupervisor, Third District, San Diego County Board of Supervisors2 stories · latest: San Diego County hires pollution crisis chief to coordinate Tijuana River Valley response
Yxstian GutierrezSupervisor, Fifth District, Riverside County Board of Supervisors2 stories · latest: Riverside County sets Dec. 9 State of the County to mark America 250
Adrin NazarianLos Angeles City Councilmember, District 22 stories · latest: LADWP urges customers to enroll in Level Pay to smooth summer bill spikes
Dave CorteseState Senator · Democrat2 stories · latest: Mendocino LAFCo staff backs Redwood Valley water annexation hearing
Maria Elena DurazoState Senator · Democrat2 stories · latest: Newsom signs laws to hold cold-storage operators accountable after Boyle Heights fire
Tim GraysonState Senator · Democrat2 stories · latest: Newsom suspends summer-blend gasoline requirement, allowing winter blend to be sold immediately
Gail PellerinState Assembly Member · Democrat2 stories · latest: Newsom signs bill banning child marriage in California
Lori D. WilsonState Assembly Member · Democrat2 stories · latest: Newsom signs public safety package; SB 1056 adds privacy protections for sexual‑assault evidence
Susan RubioState Senator · Democrat2 stories · latest: Newsom signs public safety package; SB 1056 adds privacy protections for sexual‑assault evidence
Christopher M. WardState Assembly Member · Democrat2 stories · latest: Newsom signs bills to curb loud ads, require human customer service and speed heat pump permits
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.Secretary of Health and Human Services2 stories · latest: Attorney General Bonta reaffirms commitment to disability rights ahead of ADA anniversary
Vicente SarmientoSupervisor, Second District, Orange County Board of Supervisors1 story · latest: Newsom appoints two prison wardens and several public-safety board members- E. Joaquin EsquivelChair, State Water Resources Control Board1 story · latest: State Water Board adopts Bay-Delta Plan update to pair flows with habitat restoration
- Kim JohnsonSecretary, California Health and Human Services Agency1 story · latest: Newsom announces opening of first Prop 1 behavioral health facility
Bob FergusonGovernor of Washington · Democrat1 story · latest: Bonta joins 18-attorney-general coalition backing Washington youth shelter laws at Supreme Court
James C. RamosState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: San Bernardino County opens Phase II of Highland Creek Housing & Wellness Campus
Joel AndersonSupervisor, Second District, San Diego County Board of Supervisors1 story · latest: San Diego County expands Cool Zone program to operate year-round
Reid WisemanNASA Astronaut, National Aeronautics and Space Administration1 story · latest: Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman named deputy director of JPL
Victor J. Glover, Jr.NASA Astronaut (emeritus), National Aeronautics and Space Administration1 story · latest: Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman named deputy director of JPL
Christina KochNASA Astronaut, National Aeronautics and Space Administration1 story · latest: Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman named deputy director of JPL
Xavier BecerraDemocratic nominee for Governor of California · Democrat1 story · latest: Becerra leads Hilton 61% to 37% as billionaire tax support slips to 46%, PPIC poll finds
Steve HiltonRepublican nominee for Governor of California · Republican1 story · latest: Becerra leads Hilton 61% to 37% as billionaire tax support slips to 46%, PPIC poll finds
Toks OmishakinSecretary, California State Transportation Agency1 story · latest: Newsom orders state action to protect Highway 1 ahead of El Niño- Dina El-TawansyDirector, Caltrans1 story · latest: Newsom orders state action to protect Highway 1 ahead of El Niño
Dr. Corey A. JacksonState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom names new members to Cow Palace, Del Mar and five other county fair boards- Jeff MacomberSecretary, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation1 story · latest: Newsom welcomes first Cal State LA bachelor's cohort at San Quentin
Markwayne MullinSecretary of Homeland Security · Republican1 story · latest: California says Trump DOJ admissions undercut mass voter fraud claims
Paloma AguirreSupervisor, First District, San Diego County Board of Supervisors1 story · latest: San Diego County hires pollution crisis chief to coordinate Tijuana River Valley response
Ro KhannaU.S. Representative · Democrat1 story · latest: Bonta joins 17-attorney-general coalition urging Congress to pass second Epstein files law- Sean DuryeeCommissioner, California Highway Patrol1 story · latest: 120 CHP officers sworn in as state reaches more than 3,200 recruits since 2019
Fiona MaState Treasurer · Democrat1 story · latest: San Diego County to hold Disabled Veterans Resource Fair Oct. 20
Tony ThurmondSuperintendent of Public Instruction · Democrat1 story · latest: California test scores rise for third straight year, Newsom says at Downey middle school
Doug ChaffeeSupervisor, Fourth District, Orange County Board of Supervisors1 story · latest: Orange County holds its first mobile weddings Saturday at Buena Park's Ralph B. Clark Regional Park
Jim McDonnellChief of Police1 story · latest: LADWP employee and three charged in graffiti spree causing $172,930 in damage
Josh BeckerState Senator · Democrat1 story · latest: Andrea L. Daugherty named to Becker’s list of chief transformation officers- Gloria MartinezPresident, United Teachers Los Angeles1 story · latest: Richmond man sentenced to 169 years to life for two forcible rapes
Chuck WashingtonSupervisor, Third District, Riverside County Board of Supervisors1 story · latest: Riverside County sets sheriff oversight listening sessions for Oct. 13 and Oct. 22
Jim DesmondSupervisor, Fifth District, San Diego County Board of Supervisors1 story · latest: Vista Irrigation District board votes 5-0 to oppose SDG&E power line across its Lake Henshaw land
Isaac G. BryanState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs law setting 2031 deadline for local environmental justice plans
Bob ArchuletaState Senator · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs Braun’s Law and a package of bills to increase DUI penalties
Nick SchultzState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs Braun’s Law and a package of bills to increase DUI penalties
Tom LackeyState Assembly Member · Republican1 story · latest: Newsom signs Braun’s Law and a package of bills to increase DUI penalties
José Luis Solache Jr.State Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs small-business package: pop-up storefront permits, faster plan checks and an antitrust update
Chris RogersState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs small-business package: pop-up storefront permits, faster plan checks and an antitrust update
Jerry McNerneyState Senator · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs bills to accelerate fusion and backs $30M for quantum research- Thomas GibsonDirector, California Department of Water Resources1 story · latest: Newsom appoints three Californians to state boards and councils
Mia BontaState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs wide range of bills on housing, energy, health and environment
Buffy WicksState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs wide range of bills on housing, energy, health and environment
Alex LeeState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs wide range of bills on housing, energy, health and environment
Laurie DaviesState Assembly Member · Republican1 story · latest: Newsom signs public safety package; SB 1056 adds privacy protections for sexual‑assault evidence
Diane B. DixonState Assembly Member · Republican1 story · latest: Newsom signs public safety package; SB 1056 adds privacy protections for sexual‑assault evidence
Dr. Darshana R. PatelState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs public safety package; SB 1056 adds privacy protections for sexual‑assault evidence
Jasmeet Kaur BainsState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs public safety package; SB 1056 adds privacy protections for sexual‑assault evidence
Diane PapanState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs public safety package; SB 1056 adds privacy protections for sexual‑assault evidence
Caroline MenjivarState Senator · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs public safety package; SB 1056 adds privacy protections for sexual‑assault evidence
Benjamin NetanyahuPrime Minister of Israel1 story · latest: Israeli leader at UN: 'We’re going to win. We have no other choice'
Mahmoud AbbasPresident of the State of Palestine and of the Palestinian Authority1 story · latest: Israeli leader at UN: 'We’re going to win. We have no other choice'
Matt HaneyState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs package to speed housing construction and expand affordable options
Anna CaballeroState Senator · Democrat1 story · latest: California enshrines detainees’ bill of rights and makes inspections permanent
Mike FongState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs bill creating designation for AANHPI-serving colleges
Thomas UmbergState Senator · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs bills to curb loud ads, require human customer service and speed heat pump permits
Rebecca Bauer-KahanState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Attorney General Rob Bonta celebrates three bills protecting reproductive and gender-affirming care
Avelino ValenciaState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs AB 708 allowing soft-shelled helmet add-ons in youth football
Jesse GabrielState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs bills creating first-in-nation non‑UPF label and other health rules
Akilah Weber PiersonState Senator · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs bills creating first-in-nation non‑UPF label and other health rules
Josh LowenthalState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs bills creating first-in-nation non‑UPF label and other health rules
Heather HadwickState Assembly Member · Republican1 story · latest: Newsom signs bills creating first-in-nation non‑UPF label and other health rules
Tasha BoernerState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs nine bills expanding reproductive care and access in California
Celeste RodriguezState Assembly Member · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs nine bills expanding reproductive care and access in California
Sasha Renée PérezState Senator · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs nine bills expanding reproductive care and access in California
Eloise Gómez ReyesState Senator · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs nine bills expanding reproductive care and access in California
Christopher CabaldonState Senator · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs six bills to protect LGBTQ Californians
Sabrina CervantesState Senator · Democrat1 story · latest: Newsom signs six bills to protect LGBTQ Californians
Catherine RussellExecutive Director of UNICEF1 story · latest: Federal court orders CFPB to seek Federal Reserve funding; agency must stay lawfully funded