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This political era requires insight and deep reporting that goes beyond the horse race and partisan slant.

That’s where Michael Wilner, Anita Chabria and George Skelton step in. These seasoned journalists will guide you through politics and policy from Sacramento, Washington and beyond.

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George Skelton has covered government and politics for 60 years and for The Times since 1974. He has been a Times political writer and editor in Los Angeles, Sacramento bureau chief and White House correspondent. He has written a column on California politics, “Capitol Journal,” since 1993. Skelton is a Santa Barbara native, grew up in Ojai and received a journalism degree at San Jose State.

Michael Wilner is the Washington bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times. He has spent more than a decade covering the federal government with a focus on the White House. Before joining The Times, Wilner was chief Washington correspondent for McClatchy, where his enterprise and international reporting was recognized with multiple awards. He previously covered foreign affairs in Washington and overseas for the Jerusalem Post.

Anita Chabria has more than two decades of experience covering California as editor, writer and columnist. Based in Sacramento, Chabria will break down the people, legislation, issues and ideas — some high-profile, others hidden — that voters need to understand. She will combine reporting and perspective with an aim of helping our readers navigate 2024 and California’s role in the national debate.