Ashley Zavala's banner

Ashley Zavala

@ZavalaA • 58,936 subscribers

Journalist - California Politics 360 | Political Director @kcranews | President @SacPressClub | VP @CCACalifornia | Instagram: @zavalaa | TikTok: zavalaatok

Shorts

I asked California candidate for governor Tom Steyer how he would grade Gavin Newsom for his two terms as governor. He would not. "I haven't followed it closely enough to give him a grade."

I asked California candidate for governor Tom Steyer how he would grade Gavin Newsom for his two terms as governor. He would not. "I haven't followed it closely enough to give him a grade."

465,353 görüntüleme

Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom told me if Texas didn’t move forward, California would have “no need” to change Congressional maps. Apparently, that’s out the window.

Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom told me if Texas didn’t move forward, California would have “no need” to change Congressional maps. Apparently, that’s out the window.

737,819 görüntüleme

California Assembly is having an oversight hearing on the state’s oil and gas situation coupled with impact of war in Iran. California lost two oil refineries this year. Average gas price statewide is now more than $6. Newsom administration energy officials are up first.. 🧵

California Assembly is having an oversight hearing on the state’s oil and gas situation coupled with impact of war in Iran. California lost two oil refineries this year. Average gas price statewide is now more than $6. Newsom administration energy officials are up first.. 🧵

67,735 görüntüleme

Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s memorial service is a rare, bipartisan moment in the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff are among the first lawmakers to walk in. They’re followed by several Republican state lawmakers and members of Congress.

Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s memorial service is a rare, bipartisan moment in the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff are among the first lawmakers to walk in. They’re followed by several Republican state lawmakers and members of Congress.

28,438 görüntüleme

Criminal justice, labor, and community organizations along with some Democratic lawmakers are having a NO on Prop 36 rally. Isaac G. Bryan kicks off the energetic event. Group is urging CA Voters to reject measure that would raise penalties for drug and theft crimes. 🧵

Criminal justice, labor, and community organizations along with some Democratic lawmakers are having a NO on Prop 36 rally. Isaac G. Bryan kicks off the energetic event. Group is urging CA Voters to reject measure that would raise penalties for drug and theft crimes. 🧵

53,885 görüntüleme

The President of the California Public Utilities Commission is testifying in CA Senate Energy, Utilities & Communication committee hearing. This comes after the CPUC approved numerous rate hikes in 2024 and as CA utility rates skyrocket, outpacing inflation 🧵

The President of the California Public Utilities Commission is testifying in CA Senate Energy, Utilities & Communication committee hearing. This comes after the CPUC approved numerous rate hikes in 2024 and as CA utility rates skyrocket, outpacing inflation 🧵

41,933 görüntüleme

Big turnout at the CA Capitol for Jay Leno and the proposed state law he’s backing to exempt classic cars from rolling smog checks. Of 30 million cars in CA, Sen. Senator Shannon Grove says 1% would be included in the classic car definition exemption.

Big turnout at the CA Capitol for Jay Leno and the proposed state law he’s backing to exempt classic cars from rolling smog checks. Of 30 million cars in CA, Sen. Senator Shannon Grove says 1% would be included in the classic car definition exemption.

15,798 görüntüleme

🧵 California’s fast food council is meeting this morning in Sacramento. It’s the council’s second meeting ever. They’re expected to pick an executive officer and take public comment now three months into CA’s fast food minimum wage law.

🧵 California’s fast food council is meeting this morning in Sacramento. It’s the council’s second meeting ever. They’re expected to pick an executive officer and take public comment now three months into CA’s fast food minimum wage law.

18,030 görüntüleme

Videos

Anya Rossi

sweetdream.ai

SweetDream.ai•Sponsored•Livecam

Watch Anya Live

Anya is streaming live right now! Join her private show and enjoy exclusive content.

Exclusive private shows

1.2k viewers online

Private Show

Join now for exclusive access

Free preview available • Premium content

I asked U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and former CA Secretary of State if California has the ability to verify if non-citizens are on the voter rolls. He explained it's "determined on the front end, when people register to vote." He's worried about timing of U.S. DOJ's action now:

I asked U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and former CA Secretary of State if California has the ability to verify if non-citizens are on the voter rolls. He explained it's "determined on the front end, when people register to vote." He's worried about timing of U.S. DOJ's action now:

307,075 görüntüleme • 2 gün önce

New: One of the green card holders charged in US DOJ voter fraud investigation said no one at the poll he showed up to told him he couldn’t vote. Kamlesh Shah told Maricela De La Cruz he has a Real ID and thought he could vote:

New: One of the green card holders charged in US DOJ voter fraud investigation said no one at the poll he showed up to told him he couldn’t vote. Kamlesh Shah told Maricela De La Cruz he has a Real ID and thought he could vote:

179,403 görüntüleme • 8 gün önce

"This scandal is not completely resolved... there is this specter of these unknowns that swirl around Xavier Becerra..." A powerful firm with business ties to those facing federal charges for stealing Becerra's campaign funds launched a new campaign to help his bid for CA gov:

"This scandal is not completely resolved... there is this specter of these unknowns that swirl around Xavier Becerra..." A powerful firm with business ties to those facing federal charges for stealing Becerra's campaign funds launched a new campaign to help his bid for CA gov:

5,208,832 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber explained to me why she doesn't support voter ID at the polls, fearing it could "effectively eliminate" vote by mail. But, she said rules could be "tightened up" related to the kind of ID required for voter registration:

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber explained to me why she doesn't support voter ID at the polls, fearing it could "effectively eliminate" vote by mail. But, she said rules could be "tightened up" related to the kind of ID required for voter registration:

477,003 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce

The California Energy Commission dusted off a 20+ year old bill to pass new rules restricting tire sales in the state. The CEC has not regulated tires before. I asked Commissioner (former State Sen) Nancy Skinner if she pushed it & why this sat dormant until now.

The California Energy Commission dusted off a 20+ year old bill to pass new rules restricting tire sales in the state. The CEC has not regulated tires before. I asked Commissioner (former State Sen) Nancy Skinner if she pushed it & why this sat dormant until now.

864,193 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce

Dr. Richard Pan is the Democrat running against Rep. Kevin Kiley for California's Congressional District 6. I asked repeatedly, but he would not say if he's a yes or no on Prop 40, the CA billionaire tax:

Dr. Richard Pan is the Democrat running against Rep. Kevin Kiley for California's Congressional District 6. I asked repeatedly, but he would not say if he's a yes or no on Prop 40, the CA billionaire tax:

14,337 görüntüleme • 1 gün önce

California AG Rob Bonta noted Nevada proved the Trump admin wrong on claims of non-citizens on that state's voter rolls. I asked him, why not check claims against California and prove them wrong? He was clear, state leaders don't think the federal govt is acting in good faith:

California AG Rob Bonta noted Nevada proved the Trump admin wrong on claims of non-citizens on that state's voter rolls. I asked him, why not check claims against California and prove them wrong? He was clear, state leaders don't think the federal govt is acting in good faith:

79,832 görüntüleme • 9 gün önce

California today became the first state in the nation to create rules limiting the kind of replacement tires people can buy for their car, pushing energy efficiency. We were the only TV crew (maybe only news org) in the room when the California Energy Commission voted on this.

California today became the first state in the nation to create rules limiting the kind of replacement tires people can buy for their car, pushing energy efficiency. We were the only TV crew (maybe only news org) in the room when the California Energy Commission voted on this.

534,428 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce

A year from now, California's (at least) $1.2 Billion office building for state lawmakers and the governor is expected to be finished. We asked for a tour of the construction to look ahead but got denied. So, we looked back at how we got here:

A year from now, California's (at least) $1.2 Billion office building for state lawmakers and the governor is expected to be finished. We asked for a tour of the construction to look ahead but got denied. So, we looked back at how we got here:

14,798 görüntüleme • 2 gün önce

Gov. Newsom said insurance industry is spending millions on lobbyists at capitol to run out clock on wildfire liability issue, SB 492. When I noted PG&E/SoCal Edison do too, he said "they're not going to be able to pay 'em like they used to" "I'm going to continue to fight"

Gov. Newsom said insurance industry is spending millions on lobbyists at capitol to run out clock on wildfire liability issue, SB 492. When I noted PG&E/SoCal Edison do too, he said "they're not going to be able to pay 'em like they used to" "I'm going to continue to fight"

294,709 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce

Former VP Kamala Harris and Sacramento area Democratic Congressional candidate Richard Pan blocked some journalists, including kcranews, from covering their event at Pan HQ Friday. I asked Pan today if that was the right move. He wouldn't answer the question.

Former VP Kamala Harris and Sacramento area Democratic Congressional candidate Richard Pan blocked some journalists, including kcranews, from covering their event at Pan HQ Friday. I asked Pan today if that was the right move. He wouldn't answer the question.

122,561 görüntüleme • 24 gün önce

Gov. Newsom is supportive of California's new replacement tire rules limiting tire sales in the state for more energy efficient ones. He told reporters "the vast majority" of tire manufacturers embraced it. "I think it was a good choice," he said pointing to consumer savings.

Gov. Newsom is supportive of California's new replacement tire rules limiting tire sales in the state for more energy efficient ones. He told reporters "the vast majority" of tire manufacturers embraced it. "I think it was a good choice," he said pointing to consumer savings.

348,347 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce

The 20,000 non-citizens the Trump admin says it identified in California's voter rolls generally are *documented* immigrants, according to federal officials. First Asst. U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli confirmed those on the list are in jeopardy, at risk of federal prosecution:

The 20,000 non-citizens the Trump admin says it identified in California's voter rolls generally are documented immigrants, according to federal officials. First Asst. U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli confirmed those on the list are in jeopardy, at risk of federal prosecution:

44,997 görüntüleme • 10 gün önce

Jay Leno spent the day at the CA Capitol, pushing to exempt classic cars from smog checks. I asked him why —with everything else going on— he’s using his influence on this. “I don’t want the Hot Rod business, or mechanical business, to leave the way the film business did..”

Jay Leno spent the day at the CA Capitol, pushing to exempt classic cars from smog checks. I asked him why —with everything else going on— he’s using his influence on this. “I don’t want the Hot Rod business, or mechanical business, to leave the way the film business did..”

2,609,471 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce

What happened to the audits on homelessness spending and the EDD promised by California State Controller Malia Cohen? She told me she didn't want to duplicate work of others in state government. She also told me her office needs more money to do audits:

What happened to the audits on homelessness spending and the EDD promised by California State Controller Malia Cohen? She told me she didn't want to duplicate work of others in state government. She also told me her office needs more money to do audits:

42,356 görüntüleme • 10 gün önce

California Capitol Annex Project update: The $5.2 million now-not-so-secret Italian stonework is being installed on the new office building for lawmakers & future governor. The stone has been a symbol of secrecy surrounding the $1.2 Billion, taxpayer funded construction:

California Capitol Annex Project update: The $5.2 million now-not-so-secret Italian stonework is being installed on the new office building for lawmakers & future governor. The stone has been a symbol of secrecy surrounding the $1.2 Billion, taxpayer funded construction:

202,952 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce

Wow— Jenifer Siebel Newsom—CA’s First Partner and Gov’s wife— scolds California Capitol press corps for not asking on topic questions at a Planned Parenthood press conference. “You don’t seem to care.” Most of the journalists in the room —repping AP to NY Times —were women.

Wow— Jenifer Siebel Newsom—CA’s First Partner and Gov’s wife— scolds California Capitol press corps for not asking on topic questions at a Planned Parenthood press conference. “You don’t seem to care.” Most of the journalists in the room —repping AP to NY Times —were women.

940,924 görüntüleme • 8 ay önce

JUST IN: Gov. Newsom says he’s been aware of apparent threat of Iranian drone strikes on California. He says he activated the state emergency operations center when war started. “Drone issues have always been top of mind,” he says.

JUST IN: Gov. Newsom says he’s been aware of apparent threat of Iranian drone strikes on California. He says he activated the state emergency operations center when war started. “Drone issues have always been top of mind,” he says.

807,545 görüntüleme • 7 ay önce

Gov. Newsom tells reporters that his wife’s family friends were victims in the avalanche in Tahoe. He noted his son was also in the area at the time. He said he’s been back and forth with the Sheriff on the situation:

Gov. Newsom tells reporters that his wife’s family friends were victims in the avalanche in Tahoe. He noted his son was also in the area at the time. He said he’s been back and forth with the Sheriff on the situation:

764,270 görüntüleme • 8 ay önce

California's Secretary of State says we likely won't know the results of the governor's race on election night. "We've got 60 candidates. That in itself is historic... There's so much going on," California Secretary of State Shirley Weber told me.

California's Secretary of State says we likely won't know the results of the governor's race on election night. "We've got 60 candidates. That in itself is historic... There's so much going on," California Secretary of State Shirley Weber told me.

423,841 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce