Here are some of the stories we’re following today on our California politics blog, PolitiCal:
- Karen Bass is set to announce her candidacy for Diane Watson’s Congressional seat tomorrow in Los Angeles.
- A group of Jerry Brown supporters have launched a new radio ad attacking Republican candidate Meg Whitman.
- A candidate for a Glendale-area assembly seat has dropped out of the race, citing the death of a colleague in Councilman Herb Wesson’s office as the reason.
- Meanwhile, Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner’s gubernatorial campaign sends letter asking supporters not to defect.
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