Latest line: A good week for Gavin Newsom, a bad week for Ticketmaster
Fox News interview increases governor's presidential stock while feds increase scrutiny on ticket broker
Gavin Newsom
California governor’s national profile as a future presidential candidate rises after he gives an hour-long interview to Fox News’ Sean Hannity, and wins accolades for confidence and command of facts.
Ticketmaster
LA-based ticketing giant announces it will disclose up front the often huge service charges added onto ticket prices for concerts and other events, as President Biden and DC Democrats consider new laws to prohibit “junk fees.”
Lexi Reese
Former Google VP has money and a Harvard degree. But as she considers a U.S. Senate run, the San Mateo County Democrat is largely unknown, and other tech types like Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina lost.