Culbert Olson is perhaps the most anomalous figure in California political history. During the state's long era of Republican dominance, he was the only Democrat to serve as governor.

Like Newsom, Culbert Olson was the most progressive state leader of his era — and made similar mistakes.

On that day, Governor Culbert Olson delivered an inaugural address to raise the alarm with lawmakers and the people of this great state.

Rich, urbane Culbert Levy Olson, elderly matinee idol of Western politics, looks like the movies’ conception of a Governor. Thick, white hair sets off his handsome, ruddy face. He has the half ...

> Voted down Culbert Olson’s cherished compulsory health-insurance-for-all (TIME, May 22). > Despite the personal support (by telegram and telephone) of Franklin Roosevelt, Jim Farley, Harold ...

According to the National Congress of American Indians, the holiday first began when Governor Culbert Olson dedicated Oct. 1 as “Indian Day.” ...

Culbert Olson is almost never quoted by powerful Californians today. Which is what made Gov. Gavin Newsom’s June 25 state-of-the-state speech shocking.

Culbert Olson is almost never quoted by powerful Californians today. Which is what made Gov. Gavin Newsom’s June 25 state-of-the-state speech shocking. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily ...