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California
fromIntelligencer
1 hour ago

How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows a potential for two Republicans to face off, posing a significant threat to Democrats.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

SHOCK POLL: California Democrats at Risk of Being Shut Out of Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows Democrats at risk of not advancing a candidate to the general election due to vote splitting among multiple candidates.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: It's been decades since California had a governor's race like this one. That was a shocker

The current gubernatorial race is the most open since 1998, reminiscent of Gray Davis's unexpected victory.
California
fromIntelligencer
1 hour ago

How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows a potential for two Republicans to face off, posing a significant threat to Democrats.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

SHOCK POLL: California Democrats at Risk of Being Shut Out of Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows Democrats at risk of not advancing a candidate to the general election due to vote splitting among multiple candidates.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: It's been decades since California had a governor's race like this one. That was a shocker

The current gubernatorial race is the most open since 1998, reminiscent of Gray Davis's unexpected victory.
#california
fromKqed
1 day ago
US Elections

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

US Elections
fromABC7 San Francisco
9 hours ago

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sues Pres. Trump over mail-in voting executive order

California challenges Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, claiming it is unconstitutional and threatens election integrity.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California is a sanctuary state. Its public pensions invest in companies working with ICE

California's pension funds have invested over $2.7 billion in companies contracting with ICE and DHS, raising concerns about alignment with state values.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
1 hour ago

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

Rough & Tumble, founded by Jack Kavanagh, is California's longest-running unbiased news aggregator, focusing on trust and simplicity.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

California's top lawyer explains why he hasn't sued Kalshi like Nevada and Arizona

California's Attorney General emphasizes state sovereignty in regulating prediction markets amid ongoing legal battles across the US.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
US Elections
fromKqed
1 day ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
US Elections
fromABC7 San Francisco
9 hours ago

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sues Pres. Trump over mail-in voting executive order

California challenges Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, claiming it is unconstitutional and threatens election integrity.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California is a sanctuary state. Its public pensions invest in companies working with ICE

California's pension funds have invested over $2.7 billion in companies contracting with ICE and DHS, raising concerns about alignment with state values.
#election-security
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago
US Elections

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

California Democrats are holding hearings to defend state election systems against Trump's fraud allegations and threats of intervention.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
US politics

Trump, California and the multi-front war over the next election

California election officials are preparing contingency plans and training staff for potential federal intervention in local elections following recent federal actions and rhetoric.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

California Democrats are holding hearings to defend state election systems against Trump's fraud allegations and threats of intervention.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 hour ago

Commentary: Bondi and Noem were incompetent. But that's not the only reason they're gone

The purging of women from Trump's administration reflects a broader erosion of women's equality in the U.S.
#los-angeles
Remote teams
fromLos Angeles Times
20 hours ago

Two days in the office a month? L.A. city attorney candidates tussle over telework

Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto and challenger Marissa Roy have opposing views on office attendance policies for city attorneys.
US Elections
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Spencer Pratt jumps to #2 in LA mayor race as latest poll shows voters still overwhelmingly undecided

Spencer Pratt's unexpected rise to second place in the L.A. mayoral race signals a volatile election landscape.
Remote teams
fromLos Angeles Times
20 hours ago

Two days in the office a month? L.A. city attorney candidates tussle over telework

Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto and challenger Marissa Roy have opposing views on office attendance policies for city attorneys.
US Elections
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Spencer Pratt jumps to #2 in LA mayor race as latest poll shows voters still overwhelmingly undecided

Spencer Pratt's unexpected rise to second place in the L.A. mayoral race signals a volatile election landscape.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

Local elections profile: Croydon

Croydon is a diverse, populous borough in London known for its high-rise living, commercial hub, and rich history dating back to before the Norman Conquest.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F. D2 supervisor candidates knock on doors hoping for different answers

District 2 residents' feelings of being listened to are central to the campaigns for supervisor between Stephen Sherrill and Lori Brooke.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

Campaign promises offered as assurances on California's troubled resi insurance market

Pacific Palisades residents face a $1.5 million gap between insurance payouts and rebuilding costs after last year's fire.
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Lefty SF Supervisor had been absent for several weeks before her leave of absence was made public

"She wants to regain stable health so she can thoughtfully and responsibly consider her options," her office told ABC7 Eyewitness News in a statement announcing her leave of absence and addressing the condition of her mental health.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

In L.A. mayor's race, controversial poll shows Nithya Raman ahead of Karen Bass

Nithya Raman had a commanding lead in a field of five major candidates, with 33% of voters supporting her, while Bass trailed at 17%. Other polls have shown Bass in first place.
Los Angeles
#voting-rights
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Trump signs executive order limiting mail-in ballots; California leaders say they'll fight

President Trump signed an executive order imposing federal controls on mail-in voting, claiming it addresses fraud concerns.
US Elections
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

Supreme Court could ban counting of late arriving mail-in ballots

California's mail-in ballot law allowing late arrivals may be overturned by the Supreme Court, impacting millions of voters.
#california-politics
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Commentary: Is California really going to elect a Republican governor? Is there a Democratic Plan B?

California's Democratic primary faces risks of splintering support, potentially allowing Republicans to advance in the election.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Anti-regulation Democrats? Top takeaways from governor's race forum in Fresno

California gubernatorial candidates emphasize the need to roll back restrictions affecting farmers and address rural community concerns.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Commentary: Is California really going to elect a Republican governor? Is there a Democratic Plan B?

California's Democratic primary faces risks of splintering support, potentially allowing Republicans to advance in the election.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Anti-regulation Democrats? Top takeaways from governor's race forum in Fresno

California gubernatorial candidates emphasize the need to roll back restrictions affecting farmers and address rural community concerns.
California
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

California Cracks Down on Luxury Car Registration Loopholes

High auto insurance rates and taxes drive some citizens to creatively handle vehicle registration, often leading to ethically dubious practices.
Higher education
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

These California high schools defy typical UC admissions patterns

California's UC acceptance rates for in-state applicants reached a nine-year high, with Mission High School leading in UC Berkeley admissions.
#immigration
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago
US politics

Most California voters still disapprove of Trump's immigration crackdown, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with concerns about potential detentions affecting many families.
fromenglish.elpais.com
8 hours ago
US Elections

Juan Verde: The next president of the United States will be a Democrat and an unknown'

Juan Verde's journey reflects the importance of immigration and the challenges posed by rising populism and far-right movements in the U.S. and Europe.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Most California voters still disapprove of Trump's immigration crackdown, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with concerns about potential detentions affecting many families.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
8 hours ago

Juan Verde: The next president of the United States will be a Democrat and an unknown'

Juan Verde's journey reflects the importance of immigration and the challenges posed by rising populism and far-right movements in the U.S. and Europe.
from48 hills
4 days ago

Sup. Jackie Fielder hasn't resigned-and doesn't need to - 48 hills

One out of five adults in this country experience some type of mental health symptoms every year. Fielder's situation reflects a common struggle that deserves understanding and respect.
Mission District
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's Absence From Board of Supervisors Follows Investigation Into Leaked Memo

Jackie Fielder's office is under investigation for leaking a confidential memo regarding the controversial RESET Center approved by the Board of Supervisors.
#california-governor-race
US Elections
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Governor's Race Reshuffles In New Poll With Swalwell Pulling Ahead, Thank God

Eric Swalwell leads California governor race with 17% support, while Republican Steve Hilton dropped to 14%, with Democratic voters consolidating around top candidates.
US Elections
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Governor's Race Reshuffles In New Poll With Swalwell Pulling Ahead, Thank God

Eric Swalwell leads California governor race with 17% support, while Republican Steve Hilton dropped to 14%, with Democratic voters consolidating around top candidates.
SF politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump announces fraud' crackdown in Democratic states as arrests begin in California

Donald Trump announced a crackdown on fraud in Democratic states, appointing JD Vance as fraud czar, with arrests already made in California.
California
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
#san-francisco
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days ago

At S.F. congressional debate, candidates go on the attack

Candidates for San Francisco's congressional seat highlighted their differences in approach to legislation and political strategy during a heated debate.
SF politics
from48 hills
3 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days ago

At S.F. congressional debate, candidates go on the attack

Candidates for San Francisco's congressional seat highlighted their differences in approach to legislation and political strategy during a heated debate.
SF politics
from48 hills
3 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Upstairs, downstairs: On the trail with Saikat Chakrabarti's posse of Chinese-language canvassers

The group practiced a conversation with faux voters, with some new members still getting comfortable reading from the script. They were soon dispatched in pairs to the Sunset District to find actual voters.
SF politics
US Elections
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Nevada Election Results: Swing State Where 52% Are Rent-Burdened Votes Red

Nevada voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, contributing to his majority in the Electoral College.
#prop-50
fromAxios
1 week ago
SF politics

Exclusive: Obama urged Newsom on California's Prop 50 redistricting push

fromKqed
2 months ago
US politics

Federal Judges Uphold California's New Congressional Maps Favoring Democrats | KQED

SF politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Exclusive: Obama urged Newsom on California's Prop 50 redistricting push

Obama's support for Prop 50 marks a shift towards a more confrontational Democratic strategy in response to Republican tactics.
fromKqed
2 months ago
US politics

Federal Judges Uphold California's New Congressional Maps Favoring Democrats | KQED

US politics
fromKqed
1 month ago

Some Gubernatorial Candidates Taking Different Path in Run for Governor | KQED

National media exposure and social media enable congressional members to build widespread voter recognition beyond their districts, fundamentally changing political campaigning strategies.
US Elections
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.
#redistricting
fromAxios
1 week ago
SF politics

Exclusive: Obama urged Newsom on California's Prop 50 redistricting push

SF politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Exclusive: Obama urged Newsom on California's Prop 50 redistricting push

Obama's support for Prop 50 marks a shift towards a more confrontational Democratic strategy in response to Republican tactics.
US Elections
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

The Silicon Valley congressional race is getting ugly | TechCrunch

The CA-17 race is intensifying with Ro Khanna facing challenges from Ethan Agarwal, who has a controversial legal history.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Vulnerable Republicans in California's redrawn congressional districts back war in Iran

California Republicans facing difficult reelection campaigns support Trump's military actions against Iran despite polling showing public disapproval of the policy.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Republicans top California's confounding race for governor, new poll shows

Two Republican candidates lead in California's 2026 gubernatorial race despite the state's Democratic dominance, with Democrats fragmented and uninspired by their crowded candidate field.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: California can have both easy voting and quicker election results. Here's how.

California's prolonged election ballot counting process, while promoting voter participation, has led to unfounded claims of fraud and diminished trust in democracy.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Fearing GOP upset, top California Democrat urges lagging candidates for governor to drop out of race

California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks warned in a statement that for all the state's liberal bona fides it was possible that a large Democratic field could carve up the party's primary vote into small fractions and allow only two Republican candidates to advance to the November election. The all-GOP general election is possible under California's unusual top-two primary system, which puts all candidates on one ballot and only the top two vote-getters advance to November, regardless of party.
California
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Candidates scramble, one quits, after redistricting shakes up California's congressional races

California's mid-decade congressional redistricting has reshaped districts, potentially sending gay Democrat Robert Garcia to represent conservative Huntington Beach, a city that previously voted to ban Pride flags from public property.
#california-gubernatorial-election
California
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
1 month ago

Fearing GOP upset, top California Democrat urges lagging candidates for governor to drop out of race

California Democratic Party Chair warns lagging candidates to exit race to prevent vote-splitting that could allow two Republicans to advance under the state's top-two primary system.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Crowded race: 10 candidates official running to be your next governor of California

California's gubernatorial primary features ten candidates, the most competitive field in years, with no clear frontrunner and potential for multiple Democrats to advance to the general election.
US Elections
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Opinion: State's Democrats could sleep better if voters could rank gubernatorial choices

California's top-two primary system risks producing two Republican finalists if Democrats split votes across a crowded field, potentially leaving voters without a Democratic choice for governor.
California
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
1 month ago

Fearing GOP upset, top California Democrat urges lagging candidates for governor to drop out of race

California Democratic Party Chair warns lagging candidates to exit race to prevent vote-splitting that could allow two Republicans to advance under the state's top-two primary system.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Crowded race: 10 candidates official running to be your next governor of California

California's gubernatorial primary features ten candidates, the most competitive field in years, with no clear frontrunner and potential for multiple Democrats to advance to the general election.
US Elections
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Opinion: State's Democrats could sleep better if voters could rank gubernatorial choices

California's top-two primary system risks producing two Republican finalists if Democrats split votes across a crowded field, potentially leaving voters without a Democratic choice for governor.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Democrats fear being locked out of the November governor's race. Could it lead to changes in California's top-two primary system?

California's top-two primary system risks shutting out Democrats from the gubernatorial general election if the party vote splits among eight candidates, potentially allowing two Republicans to advance.
#supreme-court
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

What to know about Northern California's suddenly complicated congressional race

A special election under pre-Proposition 50 boundaries will likely fill Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s seat, probably scheduled with the June 2 primary, and James Gallagher is running.
#proposition-50
fromKqed
2 months ago
US politics

Federal Judges Uphold California's New Congressional Maps Favoring Democrats | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
US politics

Federal Judges Uphold California's New Congressional Maps Favoring Democrats | KQED

#california-redistricting
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area state senator adds her name to the growing list of candidates hoping to replace Eric Swalwell

State senator Aisha Wahab has entered the race for California's 14th Congressional District, joining four other candidates to replace Eric Swalwell.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Democrats must hash out viable candidates for governor

Democrats must coordinate to secure a top-two primary spot and guard against vote-suppression threats; schools should adopt high-expectations, data-driven practices to overcome obstacles.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Barabak: Unhappy with the choices for California governor? Get real

California's 2026 gubernatorial field lacks celebrity star power and extensive Sacramento experience, producing perceptions of a relatively unexciting race despite many qualified candidates.
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