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1 day ago
US Elections

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

US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
California
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

AB 1976 aims to streamline California's pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure planning and construction processes.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours 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
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
California
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

AB 1976 aims to streamline California's pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure planning and construction processes.
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.
California
fromIntelligencer
10 hours 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 politics
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours 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
1 day 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.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Shocking poll says half of Angelenos want a democratic socialist for mayor: 'Holy Zohran Mamdani'

Almost half of Los Angeles voters prefer a democratic socialist candidate for mayor, according to a recent poll.
US Elections
fromCalifornia Post
2 days 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
1 day 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.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Shocking poll says half of Angelenos want a democratic socialist for mayor: 'Holy Zohran Mamdani'

Almost half of Los Angeles voters prefer a democratic socialist candidate for mayor, according to a recent poll.
US Elections
fromCalifornia Post
2 days 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.
#homelessness
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 hours ago

San Jose looks to cut homeless shelter operating costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is doubling homeless shelters but faces $94 million in operational costs, requiring budget cuts and innovative funding solutions.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 days 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
13 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.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
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
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
Education
fromKqed
2 days ago

Beloved San Jose Charter School Faces Potential Closure | KQED

There is a national shortage of credentialed teachers affecting compliance in schools, including East Side Unified School District.
fromInvestigative Post
2 days ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
#immigration
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Aguilar: Santa Clara County's District 4 race should not be uncontested - San Jose Spotlight

Uncontested local races undermine democratic accountability and limit voter choice, impacting the lives of diverse communities in Santa Clara County.
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.
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
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.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
Higher education
fromSFGATE
2 days 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.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Former mayoral staffer sues Oakland, says she was fired for blowing the whistle

Leigh Hanson filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination after raising concerns about unethical behavior involving then-Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins and a city contractor.
fromCalifornia Post
5 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
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
#san-francisco
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

S.F. Ethics Commission will weigh in on Lurie-Trump phone records

Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny for not disclosing records of his call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

As City Committee Applies Pressure, Lurie's Office Insists There Are No More Documents Relating to Trump Phone Call

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny over withholding records of his phone call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 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

S.F. Ethics Commission will weigh in on Lurie-Trump phone records

Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny for not disclosing records of his call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

As City Committee Applies Pressure, Lurie's Office Insists There Are No More Documents Relating to Trump Phone Call

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny over withholding records of his phone call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 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.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 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.
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
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
4 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.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Congress Advanced Some Major Housing Reforms. Here's How It Could Impact California | KQED

Congress is finalizing federal housing reform bills inspired by California's crisis, proposing streamlined regulations and modular housing financing to help states build more homes efficiently.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

School district investigated one of its own board members - few knew of investigation

Palo Alto Unified School District investigated board member Rowena Chiu for racism allegations following a January 2025 Ethnic Studies meeting, and Chiu claims vindication while questioning the investigation's cost and lack of public disclosure.
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.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

CA senators demand answers from DHS after ICE arrest tied to TSA data at San Francisco Airport

Senators Padilla and Schiff demand answers from DHS regarding TSA data use for immigration enforcement after an airport arrest.
California
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Group wants to put town's use of parking lots on the ballot

Residents of Los Altos seek a ballot initiative to protect downtown parking plazas from changes without public voting.
#charter-reform
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Meet the District 4 candidates: Do you support raising threshold for ballot measures?

Proposed charter reforms would increase mayoral power and complicate the ballot measure process in District 4.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Mayor Lurie, Sup. Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures Aimed at Reforming City Charter

San Francisco Mayor Lurie and Board President Mandelman propose three charter reforms for November 2026 that would tighten ballot initiatives, expand mayoral authority, and overhaul contracting rules, facing labor opposition over concentrated power concerns.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Meet the District 4 candidates: Do you support raising threshold for ballot measures?

Proposed charter reforms would increase mayoral power and complicate the ballot measure process in District 4.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Mayor Lurie, Sup. Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures Aimed at Reforming City Charter

San Francisco Mayor Lurie and Board President Mandelman propose three charter reforms for November 2026 that would tighten ballot initiatives, expand mayoral authority, and overhaul contracting rules, facing labor opposition over concentrated power concerns.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

He was busted for gun possession. Now he's running for L.A. City Council

Estuardo Mazariegos believes his past gun conviction enhances his candidacy for Los Angeles City Council, connecting him with justice-impacted community members.
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
fromABC30 Fresno
4 days ago

LIVE: California gubernatorial candidate forum being held at Fresno State

The California gubernatorial race features candidate forums focusing on affordability, rural issues, job creation, immigration, and agriculture.
#california-politics
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.
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.
US Elections
fromKqed
3 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.
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.
fromKqed
5 days ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
fromMission Local
4 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
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.
#prop-50
fromAxios
1 week ago
SF politics

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

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
California

Federal Court Says Prop 50 Gerrymander Is Good to Go, Cites Supreme Court Ruling on Texas Maps

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.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
California

Federal Court Says Prop 50 Gerrymander Is Good to Go, Cites Supreme Court Ruling on Texas Maps

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.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California governor candidate unveils government reform plan, scathing assessment of status quo

San José Mayor Matt Mahan proposes a five-point reform plan linking pay raises for officials to performance outcomes, emphasizing accountability and no new taxes.
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.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Opinion: School board member secretly investigated by district employees and district's lawyers

The Palo Alto school district conducted a secret investigation on board member Rowena Chiu, which raised concerns about governance and accountability.
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Citizen group to oversee Santa Clara County's Measure A spending - San Jose Spotlight

A citizen oversight committee will monitor $330 million in Measure A funds to ensure the county's public hospital system is protected from federal funding cuts.
#san-francisco-charter-reform
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie pushes charter reform ballot measures

Mayor Lurie proposes three charter amendments to modernize San Francisco's government structure, expand mayoral authority, streamline contracting, and reduce ballot measure complexity.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie pushes charter reform ballot measures

Mayor Lurie proposes three charter amendments to modernize San Francisco's government structure, expand mayoral authority, streamline contracting, and reduce ballot measure complexity.
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.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Republican initiative for voter ID in California gathers enough support for ballot measure

California Republicans gathered 1.3 million signatures to place a voter identification requirement measure on the November ballot, exceeding the 874,641 signatures needed under state law.
#california-redistricting
SF politics
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

California Farm Town Caught Up in Prop 50 Redistricting | KQED

Proposition 50 redrew California's congressional districts, moving Coalinga from District 13 to District 18, changing its representation from Congressman Adam Gray to a representative covering a 100-mile stretch including San Jose and Salinas.
SF politics
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

California Farm Town Caught Up in Prop 50 Redistricting | KQED

Proposition 50 redrew California's congressional districts, moving Coalinga from District 13 to District 18, changing its representation from Congressman Adam Gray to a representative covering a 100-mile stretch including San Jose and Salinas.
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.
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures to (Of Course) Give Lurie More Power

The three charter reform measures Lurie and Mandelman have proposed are 1) giving the mayor powers currently held by independent City Hall commissions, 2) making it harder to put ballot measures on San Francisco election ballots, and 3) making the City Administrator's term ten years instead of five years, and giving the Administrator more authority over contracts.
SF politics
#proposition-50
US politics
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

As Expected, Supreme Court Declines to Hear Prop 50 Challenge

Supreme Court denied review, leaving California's Prop 50 in place and effectively allowing political gerrymanders as a normal part of redistricting.
SF politics
from48 hills
2 months ago

A very dubious term-limits bill that could easily be amended .... - 48 hills

San Francisco supervisors face a proposed lifetime ban after two terms to prevent long-serving returns, a YIMBY-driven reform applying only to the Board of Supervisors.
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