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- USThe Bakersfield Californian
Boudreaux lags behind Fong in cash ahead of May 21 special election
What do optometrists, wholesale beer, AT&T and the National Rifle Association all have in common? They all donated to the congressional campaign of Bakersfield Assemblyman Vince Fong. Months after he shocked the 20th Congressional District with high-profile endorsements, a strong debate performance and rise in the polls, the fiery momentum around Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux has ...
4 min read - USKTVU
Biden's Silicon Valley campaign fundraisers met with protesters
President Joe Biden made multiple stops in the Bay Area on Friday, including two affluent towns in Silicon Valley, to raise money for his re-election campaign.
2 min read - USKRON
Unsuccessful Santa Clara County Sheriff candidate found guilty of perjury
(KRON) — A former candidate who ran for Santa Clara County Sheriff was convicted this week of lying about her experience in law enforcement. A jury convicted Anh Colton, 51, of felony perjury for falsely certifying that she had the required experience to run, prosecutors said. Colton was listed on the 2022 June primary ballot […]
2 min read - USRedding Record Searchlight
For the first time in decades Shasta's elections chief could come from outside the county
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted to seek applicants to fill the vacant position of registrar of voters.
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
California Attorney General won’t decide on governor run until after election, he says
Rob Bonta was in Washington D.C. for an event with Vice President Kamala Harris celebrating AAPI officials, like him.
4 min read - USLodi News-Sentinel, Calif.
Will Lodi Unified place a bond measure on November ballot?
May 9—The Lodi Unified School District might ask voters to support a new bond measure in November. Staff presented the district's Board of Education with survey results gauging community support during its Tuesday night meeting, which revealed the majority of those polled would support a new bond measure. While board members said a new bond was needed for a variety of district projects, many ...
4 min read - PoliticsKTVU
President Biden, First Lady in Bay Area to raise funds
President Joe Biden made a stop in the Bay Area for the second time this year on Thursday night to raise money for his re-election campaign.
2 min read - USKTLA articles
California voters to decide on personal finance requirement for high school graduation
California voters could be deciding a new requirement for high school graduation: personal finance education. California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber announced Wednesday that an initiative to require one semester of personal finance as a graduation requirement is now eligible for the upcoming Nov. 5 General Election ballot. Weber is expected to certify the […]
2 min read - USKTVU
Santa Clara County Sheriff's candidate convicted of perjury
A jury this week convicted a former candidate for Santa Clara County Sheriff of felony perjury, for falsely certifying that she had the required experience to run for the elected law enforcement job, the District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday.
2 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
As protests for Gaza grow nationally, Democrats in close Central Valley House races are quiet
Two toss-up congressional races in the Central Valley will help determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the US House in 2025.
7 min read - USThe Stockton Record
Vote on sending proposed Stockton charter change to ballot likely next month
The proposed amendment would codify the existence of separate information officers for the mayor and city manager in Stockton's city charter.
1 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
Want to join Rep. Kevin Kiley’s inner circle? You can — for a few thousand dollars
Joining the “Kiley Cabinet” allows donors access to him and his staff, plus special newsletters and briefings.
4 min read - USVisalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register
Survey says: Two thirds of Visalians support cannabis sales with 10% tax
The Visalia City Council is expected to approve a plan to put a proposed measure to tax cannabis business in Visalia on the November ballot this week.
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
Newsom appoints several judges to courts in capital region, two who won recent elections
The new judges will work in Sacramento and Yolo counties.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
California Supreme Court will weigh removal of Taxpayer Protection Act from ballot. Here’s why
The ballot measure would reclassify many government fees as taxes.
8 min read - PoliticsKTXL
Senate candidate Steve Garvey discusses campaign achievements, calls out campus violence
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Steve Garvey sat down with Inside California Politics in early May for one of his first post-primary interviews to discuss his ability to win in November, current college protests and concerns over his back taxes. The former MLB first baseman and businessman believes he can win with strong campaigning and […]
2 min read - USThe Desert Sun
Anonymous ‘BuyASupervisor’ website is latest dark money tactic in Imperial County
A faceless group claiming to push transparency attacks official who other anonymous groups failed to defeat in March.
9 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
Effort to recall SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson fails after committee misses deadline
“I was sure that the voters of this county saw this whole thing as an abuse of the recall process,” Bruce Gibson said.
3 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
Secretary of State Weber abandons effort to bar Fong from congressional race
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber has dropped her case against Bakersfield Assemblyman Vince Fong, clearing the path for the congressional front-runner to enter the May and November elections unobstructed by legal headaches. Weber filed an abandonment of appeal on Tuesday, meaning her office will not attempt to retry the matter before the California Supreme Court. This was one of the ...
3 min read - PoliticsThe Desert Sun
It's official: California Republican can run for Congress, state assembly at the same time
With a special election just weeks away, the challenge to Vince Fong's dual candidacy in Assembly and Congressional races is officially dropped.
4 min read - USKSWB articles
Santee Firefighters seeking half-cent sales tax ballot measure for city
Santee residents could soon vote on a ballot measure proposing a temporary half-cent sales tax increase to raise funds for much-needed upgrades to the city's fire department.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Desert Sun
California elections: Five U.S. House races to watch ahead of November vote
California is gearing up for November U.S. House races likely to have wide-reaching consequences well beyond the state’s borders
5 min read - USKRON
Progressive challenger Aaron Peskin disrupts San Francisco mayoral race
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — In a move anticipated by political insiders, San Francisco Board of Supervisors President and District 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin officially announced his candidacy for mayor. Peskin is a tested lawmaker with more than two decades of experience representing San Francisco voters and is considered the dominant progressive in a race crowded […]
12 min read - USKTVU
Evan Low wins in Congressional recount, will face Liccardo in November election
State Assemblyman Evan Low will face off against former San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo after scoring second place in the primary following a recount.
4 min read - PoliticsKRON
Evan Low emerges as winner in District 16 recount, will advance to November ballot
(KRON) — California State Assemblymember Evan Low has emerged as the winner in a recount in California’s Congressional District 16 and will advance to the November general election. Results of the March 5 primary left Low in a dead heat with Santa Clara Board of Supervisors member Joe Simitian. However, following a contentious recount, Low […]
1 min read - PoliticsKGET Bakersfield
New polling shows troubling road for reelection for Biden. How will it impact Kern County voters?
Biden trails Trump in seven key swing states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
6 min read - USAppeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif.
Marysville launches citizen survey ahead of possible renewal of Measure C
Apr. 30—Measure C, a 1% general sales tax that was passed by Marysville voters in 2016, will expire in 2026 and city leaders are looking to get community feedback before any final decisions are made to continue the revenue-generating mechanism. Last week, the city launched a "citizen survey" to ask those that live and work in Marysville to share their thoughts and opinions on city needs. That ...
4 min read - USKRON
Alameda County supervisors certify Pamela Price recall signatures, push effort forward
(KRON) — The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday that sufficient legitimate signatures to recall District Attorney Pamela Price have been collected. Supervisors will meet on May 14 to set a date for a recall election. On April 15, the Alameda County Registrar of Voters (ROV) claimed it had collected enough valid […]
3 min read - USKTVU
Dueling rallies over Alameda County DA as supes mull recall election date
Protesters on both sides of the debate over the fate of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price held competing rallies Tuesday outside the Board of Supervisors meeting.
3 min read - USKTVU
San Francisco Mayor London Breed's $360M bond plan
San Francisco's mayor wants to spend more than $300 million on improving the city.
1 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
SLO mayor to run for reelection, seeking ‘a thriving, inclusive and sustainable future’
Mayor Erica Stewart was elected to the San Luis Obispo City Council in 2018.
1 min read - USRedding Record Searchlight
Could Shasta County supervisors' voting skepticism decide who leads the elections office?
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors could appoint Registrar of Voters Cathy Darling Allen’s replacement soon. Joanna Francescut wants the job.
5 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on California ballot with this small, far-right party
California is now the third state that will see RFK Jr. on the ballot this November.
2 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
Adam Schiff maintains a strong lead over Steve Garvey in latest California statewide poll
Schiff also leads Garvey in cash on hand.
2 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
Initiative supported by DA Zimmer moves closer to being added to November ballot
The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act has moved closer to appearing on the November ballot after it received more than 900,000 signatures from supporters throughout the state. Kern County District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer supports the initiative and volunteered to collect signatures. She said the act aims to reverse the effects of Proposition 47, called the Safe ...
2 min read - USKRON
CA Supreme Court upholds half-cent sales tax increase for childcare
(BCN) — Backers of an Alameda County sales tax increase to fund child care are celebrating after a ruling by the California Supreme Court has finally validated the measure, four years after voters approved it. Measure C passed with 64% of the vote in 2020 but was challenged by the Alameda County Taxpayers Association and […]
2 min read - USKGET Bakersfield
Scrivner investigation: What is the future of the supervisor’s seat on the Board?
Kern County officials detailed to 17 News that as a general law county, Kern strictly follows state guidelines. There are no additional local governance or charter codes, they said.
3 min read - USKRON
Alameda County DA supporters hold rally opposing recall
(BCN) — A group of Alameda County residents and community leaders held a rally Friday in Oakland to support District Attorney Pamela Price and urge the county’s Board of Supervisors not to schedule a special election for her recall. The gathering comes on the heels of similar events held by recall proponents who want supervisors […]
3 min read - USRedding Record Searchlight
Shasta County to use outside counsel in lawsuit filed by supervisor election loser
Both Registrar of Voters Cathy Darling Allen and Allen Long, who won the District 2 supervisor election, are defendants in lawsuit.
3 min read - USThe Desert Sun
‘Dark money’ campaign donors are tied to top Imperial County officials
Two Imperial Irrigation District board presidents share offices with or distributed funds for the anonymous donor groups
7 min read - USAppeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif.
State Democrats announce candidate recruitment initiative
Apr. 25—The California Democratic Party launched a statewide campaign on Thursday to recruit hundreds of Democrats to run for local office with a target focus on rural areas, including Yuba and Colusa counties. According to officials, Republican incumbents often run uncontested in non-urban areas throughout the state. Target races include city council, city treasurer, mayor, and city clerk ...
1 min read - USKGET Bakersfield
What would happen if Supervisor Scrivner left the board before the end of his term?
Kern County Board of Supervisor Zack Scrivner's term ends in 2026, but what would happen if he leaves the board before the end of his term?
1 min read - USKGET Bakersfield
Scrivner has been a steady, influential presence on the political scene for 20 years
Scrivner, age 50, is a conservative Republican with a 100 percent NRA rating in a solid-red district.
2 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
Steve Garvey campaign paid Ryan Garvey $32,500 to serve as consultant, report says
Steve Garvey, the Republican nominee for a California U.S. Senate seat, has also reported being reimbursed $15,954 this year, the report showed.
4 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
Backers of proposed California anti-transgender ballot measure lose lawsuit over wording
“‘Restricts rights of transgender youth’ is an accurate and impartial description of the proposed measure,” the judge wrote.
4 min read - USKTVU
Requestor behind District 16 race recount won't be reimbursed
In a cramped, cubicle-filled room inside the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters on Tuesday, the painstaking task of a rarely seen recount was done under the gaze of onlookers.
2 min read - USKRON
Supporters of Alameda County DA recall push for special election
(BCN) — Supporters of the effort to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price are taking every opportunity to pressure the county Board of Supervisors to call a special election as soon as possible. The group Save Alameda For Everyone held its second rally and press conference in as many weeks Tuesday to remind supervisors […]
3 min read - USModesto Bee
Stanislaus County Office of Education seeks to appoint temporary board member
The candidate will serve the position until the November election.
1 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
He owes thousands in taxes. He’s got a controversial past. Why is Steve Garvey running for Senate?
“My general feeling is that Steve Garvey’s history and support transcends politics and political parties.”
15 min read - USKGET Bakersfield
‘Enough is enough’: Amid growing support for cracking down on crime, voters are likely to vote on Prop. 47 amendments in November
Voters had a say on Prop 47 in 2014, when more than 60% voted it into state law. Now, law enforcement leaders around the state are working to give voters a voice once more -- this time, to amend it.
5 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
1 in 10 Sacramento Democratic voters snub Joe Biden in primary. Why so many?
In one Sacramento precinct, more than 20% of Democrats left their presidential ballot blank
3 min read - USSacramento Bee
California spends billions on homelessness without knowing the results. A bill could change that
The bill comes after the State Auditor released a report critical of the state for not tracking homeless program outcomes.
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
California judge sides with AG Rob Bonta over proposed trans youth ballot measure’s title
Parents’ rights activists argue Attorney General Rob Bonta’s title for their ballot initiative was purposefully “misleading.”
3 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
What happened during SLO County election recounts 40 years ago? ‘It did open our eyes’
Election recounts, especially at the supervisor level, aren’t new.
4 min read - USKSWB articles
San Diego’s stormwater system property tax measure inches closer to ballot
A tax measure to increase funding to fix the city of San Diego's aging stormwater system is moving closer towards making it on the November ballot.
2 min read - USThe Desert Sun
Retailers want vote on stiffer penalties for theft, drug possession in California
A coalition backed by retail giants like Target and Walmart says they have nearly twice the signatures needed to qualify for the November ballot.
2 min read - USKSWB articles
Coalition to submit 900k signatures to put tough-on-crime initiative on CA ballot
A coalition backed by retailers like Walmart and Target announced Thursday it has collected enough signatures to put a ballot measure before California voters this November to enhance criminal penalties for shoplifting and drug dealing.
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
California group pushing Prop. 47 changes says it has 900,000 signatures to qualify for ballot
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other California leaders have said they are against changing the 2014 voter-approved measure.
3 min read - USKGET Bakersfield
The debate over ID: Is it extra voter security or voter disenfranchisement?
The concern over Huntington Beach's newly voted upon mandate is that requiring voter ID can deprive some voters of their right to vote.
6 min read - PoliticsFresno Bee
Fundraising will be key to tossup Central Valley congressional races. Who has the edge so far?
“This is one of the most important races in America,” one candidate said.
5 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
SLO County getting more space to count, store ballots — just in time for presidential election
The expansion project will cost about $500,000.
4 min read - USThe Desert Sun
A lithium hotspot, Imperial County sees 'suspicious' flow of dark money in primary race
Nearly $700,000 offered to win seats, including $500,000 to not run. Experts call it "highly abnormal" but some who got mystery funds say it's OK.
17 min read - USKTVU
Two Cal students square off in Berkeley City Council special election
A special election was underway in Berkeley on Tuesday to replace former district seven City Council Member Rigel Robinson who resigned in January.
2 min read - USCorning Observer, Corning, Calif.
Corning voters may decide fate of city clerk, treasurer positions
Apr. 16—Historically the office of city clerk and city treasurer in Corning has been an elected position, however, that may change. On April 9, the City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution requesting a measure be put before Corning voters on the Nov. 5 general election ballot to change the offices of city clerk and treasurer from elected positions to appointed/hired positions. ...
3 min read - USKTVU
Price recall supporters pushing for special election
The voters of Alameda County will have the opportunity this year to decide whether controversial District Attorney Pamela Price will remain in her position or be ousted, similar to the recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin almost two years ago.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Desert Sun
Garvey tries to catch up to Schiff in U.S. Senate money race
Republican Steve Garvey and Democrat Adam Schiff each raised more than $3 million between Feb. 15 and March 31.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Desert Sun
Loopholes, flukes and bad timing: How a California lawmaker could win two separate seats
California's Vince Fong OK'd to run in two races at once — for state Assembly and U.S. Congress. How did we get here?
5 min read - USKTXL
State Senator Steven Bradford running for Lieutenant Governor of California
(FOX40.COM) — Southern California Senator Steven Bradford has launched a campaign for lieutenant governor in 2026. Senator Bradford has served in the State Senate since 2016 and was previously in the Assembly, along with the Gardena City Council. He was also a member of California’s legislative reparations task force. Senator Bradford says he believes his […]
1 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
Adam Schiff, Steve Garvey each raised more than $3 million for U.S. Senate campaigns since February
Adam Schiff, who polls say is leading Steve Garvey, still has financial advantages.
2 min read - USKGET Bakersfield
Kern County implications California v. City of Huntington Beach election lawsuit
Calls for voter ID have been prominent in Kern County.
4 min read - USKTVU
Recount begins for District 16 congressional race
A historic recount is underway in Silicon Valley in the race to replace Congresswoman Anna Eshoo in District 16.
3 min read - USSacramento Bee
California bond could raise $10 billion for housing. Can it survive a state borrowing grab?
The bond’s author said she plans to “fight like hell” to get it on California’s November ballot.
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
This California city passed a voter ID law. Now the attorney general is suing to block it
This isn’t the first time that California has taken the City of Huntington Beach to court.
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
Civil War might be an entertaining movie, but do Americans think one is actually coming?
A new report out of UC Davis found that most Americans are skeptical of a second civil war happening.
3 min read - USKTVU
Silicon Valley's highly contested District 16 recount starts this week
For the first time, two candidates are tied for second place in U.S. Congressional District 16. Now a recount of the votes will begin Monday, and it's expected to take about five days to complete.
2 min read - USAppeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif.
Mora announces intentions to run for Live Oak City Council
Apr. 12—Cruz Mora, who previously ran for positions on the Live Oak City Council, announced this week that he intends to once again seek an at-large seat. In 2020, Mora was one of seven candidates running for two seats on the council, but eventually lost. He ran again in other elections in the following years, including most recently in the November 2022 election where he received 14.37% of ...
2 min read - USRedding Record Searchlight
More dust-up over Shasta elections officials following law to toss June 2022 primary votes
Assistant ROV Joanna Francescut said she was able to confirm with county counsel that it was following law to shred the election materials.
3 min read - USSacramento Bee
Californians across political parties oppose school board book bans, survey says
Republican? Democrat? Independent? All are opposed to banning books, a new survey found.
4 min read - USLodi News-Sentinel, Calif.
'Evolution' of voting: Small percentage of local residents voting in person
Apr. 10—STOCKTON — Nearly 3,000 vote-by-mail ballots were deposited into drop boxes in the Lodi region for the March primary, officials reported this week. San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters Olivia Hale presented a brief report on the March 5 election during Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting. Although Hale released her certified ballots report on April 2, she presented a further ...
3 min read