This week: Our exclusive LA Times/UC Berkeley poll results from some of California's most hotly contested congressional battleground districts. Plus, a final look at Gov. Jerry Brown's late bill signings. And we discuss natural disasters and how the next governor must be prepared. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.

This week, we look at new statewide polling and campaign cash reports in the races for governor, U.S. Senate and two key ballot propositions. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.

This week: An accusation against the Supreme Court nominee rattles California's U.S. Senate race. Plus, we discuss Gov. Jerry Brown's signature on the "straw law" and wildfire prevention as well as a veto on later school start times. And a sampling of news in our lightning round. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.

This week: The California Legislature adjourned for 2018, and we've got a breakdown of some of the biggest last-minute debates on police accountability and wildfire prevention. We also look at the biggest bills that were killed and some key proposals now on Gov. Jerry Brown's desk. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.

This week: A short podcast episode to discuss the still fluid negotiations over a comprehensive wildfire plan at the state Capitol and the allegations against Rep. Duncan Hunter. Plus, a misconduct allegation against a GOP state senator hangs over the final week of session. With john Myers and Melanie mason of the Los Anegels Times.

This week: Like-minded advocates and lawmakers could split on the contentious issues of bail reform and police accountability as the California Legislature winds down its 2018 session. Plus, an exclusive investigation into the state's property tax inheritance rules that are lucrative for some elite homeowners. With John Myers, Melanie Mason, Jazmine Ulloa and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.

This week, the podcast returns from our summer hiatus! We take a look at the big battle in the Legislature's final month over wildfires and utility company liability. Plus, we discuss the brouhaha in the state Capitol over long DMV lines. And a bit of political potpourri, including this summer's Democratic Party endorsement in the U.S. Senate race. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.

This week: Blockbuster deals at the state Capitol to keep three proposals off the November statewide ballot. We also take a quick glance at the 12 propositions that did end up on the ballot, and a few thoughts on the landmark Janus v. AFSCME ruling's impact on California politics. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.

This week: A fresh USC/LA Times poll of the November matchups in the race for governor and the U.S. Senate contest. We also discuss the intense political week that was in illegal immigration. And a special state Capitol edition of the politics lightning round. With John Myers and Melanie mason of the Los Angeles Tikmes.

This week: California's new state budget goes to the governor, with plenty of cash and some new spending proposals. We also discuss the Legislature's newly announced policy on sexual misconduct complaints. And a quick tour through election results, with a dash of split-the-state of California thrown in for good measure. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.