Tag: Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom

June 19, 2018

In race for California governorship, Newsom and Villaraigosa pledge unity

Newsom also pledges, if elected governor, to sign legislation that would require greater transparency in the operations and finances of charter schools.

Louis Freedberg And Mikhail Zinshteyn

June 6, 2018

In race for governor, Newsom and Cox offer competing views on California education

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa placed third, despite $23 million from charter school supporters who backed his campaign.

Louis Freedberg And Nico Savidge

June 5, 2018

Surge of funds from pro-charter advocates backs Villaraigosa in last leg of primary campaign

Contributions to independent expenditure committees set up by charter school advocates to back Villaraigosa near $23 million.

Louis Freedberg

May 25, 2018

Millions spent in final weeks of statewide races for governor and schools chief

Spending accelerates ahead of June 5 primary

Louis Freedberg

May 16, 2018

Charter school backers' support for former LA mayor's bid for governor grows

Contribution of $2 million from San Francisco philanthropist William Oberndorf boosts contributions to independent expenditure committee backing Villaraigosa to just over $16 million

Louis Freedberg And Nico Savidge