Latest line: A good week for Jarvis tax group, bad one for Steyer

Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association

Shaky stock market effect? Tax fatigue? Either way, the famed anti-tax group is a big winner in California primary as voters reject 122 local tax and bond measures, approving just 58, with 57 still too close to call.

Tom Steyer

San Francisco billionaire drops out of presidential race after spending $250 million and failing to win a single delegate. He was earnest and energetic, but never held public office and had no name recognition. What was the point?

Sam Liccardo 

San Jose mayor’s early endorsements of Kamala Harris and Michael Bloomberg for president fizzle. But he wins on Measure E, as voters approve new transfer tax on $2 million+ properties to fund housing programs.