California election news
- 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 - USKTVU
Recount in District 16 congressional race poised to happen
All was quiet at the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office on Wednesday, as staffers braced for what could be several long days.
2 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 - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
New bill would help create redistricting commission for SLO County. Here’s what’s next
The SLO County Board of Supervisors reviewed a draft of the bill that will create the commission Tuesday.
5 min read - USSacramento Bee
Will California Assembly retail theft plan satisfy civil rights groups, Prop. 47 opponents?
“I believe legislation that would require going to the ballot to address retail crime or theft is not necessary,” Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas said.
5 min read - PoliticsKTVU
Requests for recount in District 16 congressional race
There may be a recount in the closely watched District 16 congressional race that ended in a tie for second place.
1 min read - USRedding Record Searchlight
Shasta Supervisor Rickert is sidelined for an undetermined period from District 3 duties
Sidelined Shasta Supervisor Mary Rickert of District 3 does not know how long it 'may take for full recovery' from a back injury.
4 min read - USKTVU
2 UC Berkeley students are the candidates in upcoming city council special election
Two UC Berkeley students are facing off in a special election for the city of Berkeley’s District 7 city council seat next Tuesday.
5 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
New SLO County sales tax could raise $35 million a year. Will it be on the ballot?
The sales tax could fund transportation projects like widening Highway 101.
6 min read - USThe Desert Sun
This California lawmaker can run in two races concurrently, landmark court ruling says
California court clears path for Assemblyman Vince Fong to run in two races at once, teeing up Supreme Court challenge or unprecedented election.
3 min read - PoliticsKGET Bakersfield
Candidate chaos: California appellate court rules Asm. Vince Fong can stay on Nov. ballot as CD-20 candidate
Since Fong first declared his run for Congress in December 2023, he and California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, the state’s chief elections official, have been in a legal tug-of-war regarding his congressional candidacy.
4 min read - PoliticsFresno Bee
Vince Fong can run for Kevin McCarthy’s congressional seat in November, appeals court says
The Bakersfield Assemblyman is also running in the May special election. The secretary of state’s challenge only concerned the November contest.
7 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
Tax to fund Atascadero road repairs is expiring. Now city wants to make it permanent
The half-cent sales tax — which has funded $17.2 million in road repairs — is set to end in 2027 if the city doesn’t act.
2 min read - PoliticsKSWB articles
San Diego County GOP chair resigns after endorsement switch-up
The chair of the Republican Party of San Diego County has been ousted amid controversy surrounding an attempt to withdraw their endorsement of Andrew Hayes in the race for California's 75th State Assembly District in favor of Carl DeMaio.
3 min read - USThe Desert Sun
Californians will elect a trailblazer in this district: A GOP Latina or an LGBTQ Democrat?
Candidates seeking to become state senator for newly created District 19 say they’re avoiding culture war clashes to focus on bread-and-butter issues.
11 min read - USSacramento Bee
Is California’s death penalty ‘racially discriminatory?’ Why civil rights groups say so
Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2019 placed a moratorium on executions while he is in office.
3 min read - USKRON
Poll: More than half of Las Vegas voters oppose public funding for new A’s stadium
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – While lawmakers in Nevada seem happy to fork over $380 million in public money to help A’s owner John Fisher build a new stadium, a new poll finds a majority of voters in Las Vegas do not. The Emerson College polling survey asked 500 likely Las Vegas voters, “Do you support […]
2 min read - USRedding Record Searchlight
Controversial Shasta County elections panel loses two more people. Will there be a quorum?
Susanne Baremore said the work the commission does is "so at odds" with the law that she can't continue as a member.
4 min read - USRedding Record Searchlight
Why the Shasta County supervisors race vote recount was canceled
'Discouraged.' Laura Hobbs asked for a recount of the Shasta County District 2 supervisors race recount, but canceled her request Monday morning.
5 min read - USKSWB articles
Henry Foster III assumes seat on San Diego City Council
Henry Foster III was sworn into the San Diego City Council Monday afternoon, marking the end to the reshuffling in city hall following Nathan Fletcher's resignation from the Board of Supervisors amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
2 min read - USThe Desert Sun
Will there be a recount in California? What to know about the process
California's primary elections March 5 produced a handful of tissue-paper-thin results. Why do some tight races lead to recounts while others don't?
4 min read - USRedding Record Searchlight
LIVE: Recount not happening on Monday for Shasta Supervisors District 2 race
Laura Hobbs, who placed second for a seat on the Board of Supervisors in District 2, on Monday called off her request for a vote recount.
4 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
Paso Robles group submits 2,300 signatures for a vote on city’s paid parking ordinance
For a Better Paso Robles says it has gathered enough signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot.
2 min read - USKRON
Berkeley lawsuit: mail-in voting ‘discriminates’ against blind individuals
(KRON) — While many have benefitted from California’s Vote-By-Mail program, a Berkeley non-profit filed a lawsuit on Thursday alleging that the program excludes and discriminates against blind voters. The lawsuit was filed on Thursday by Disability Rights Advocates, a Berkeley-based non-profit. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit were several individuals with visual impairments who normally vote […]
3 min read - USThe Stockton Record
San Joaquin County certifies results for March election. Who's heading to November?
The San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters officially certified the March 5 primary election results. See who's heading to the November general election.
4 min read - USRedding Record Searchlight
'It'll be pretty intense.' Shasta woman challenging vote gets recount in supervisor's race
Laura Hobbs, who came in second place for a seat on the Board of Supervisors, has requested a recount of the vote in her race.
3 min read - USKTVU
SF Supervisor Aaron Peskin joins crowded field to run for mayor
San Francisco supervisor Aaron Peskin is joining an already crowded field of candidates running for mayor.
2 min read - USFresno Bee
Will $1.3 million fundraising haul give this Democrat an edge against GOP incumbent Valadao?
The California’s 22nd Congressional District, a Latino-majority voting district, includes most of Kings County and parts of Kern and Tulare counties.
2 min read - USRedding Record Searchlight
Loser in Shasta County supervisor's election files lawsuit against winner, county clerk
A candidate in last month's Shasta County Board of Supervisors primary election has filed a lawsuit against the county registrar of voters and the man who won the election.
5 min read - USKTVU
District 16 candidates looking ahead to November general election
State election rules say because the vote is tied, they both will be candidates in November’s general election.
2 min read - USKTVU
San Francisco mayor touts new crime stats, says efforts are paying off
San Francisco's Mayor London Breed says her efforts to reduce crime are paying off. In a city that has had more than its fair share of headlines about crime, she says the latest data shows crime in San Francisco is dropping. The mayor's office released statistics showing property crime is down 32% over the first three months of last year, and violent crime is down 14%, including zero homicides in the month of February.
2 min read - PoliticsKGET Bakersfield
Candidate chaos: Secretary of State appeals ruling that allows Asm. Vince Fong to run for Congress
The December ruling dropped in the evening of December 28, 2023, the night Weber had to certify the list of candidates for the March 5, 2024, presidential primary election.
5 min read - USKTVU
Counties certify election results in unprecedented District 16 Congressional race
San Mateo and Santa Clara counties certified their election results on Thursday making the tie for second place in the closely-watched District 16 congressional race official.
2 min read - USKRON
SF crime dropping ahead of Prop E, according to Mayor Breed
(KRON)—San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a drop in crime statistics on Thursday. According to the Mayor’s Office, property crime is down by 32%, and violent crime is down by 14% compared to this time last year. Here are more specific statistics concerning the overall reduction in crime. Decreases in property crime: Decreases in violent […]
3 min read - USKRON
Low, Simitian tied for second in race to succeed Eshoo
(KRON) — After weeks of vote-counting, the race to fill the U.S. Congressional seat long held by retiring Rep. Anna Eshoo took an unusual turn this week. While former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo was the clear winner of the primary with 21.1% of the vote, two other candidates are now tied for second. Assemblymember […]
1 min read - USKGET Bakersfield
Oral arguments set for Vince Fong’s eligibility to remain on ballot for November congressional race
A hearing is set Thursday for whether Assemblymember Vince Fong is eligible to stay on the ballot for Congress this November.
1 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
California Republican lawmaker spent tens of thousands on Kentucky Derby fundraisers
The story was first reported by the California Globe, which accused the lawmaker of having a “frat office” environment.
5 min read - USKRON
Breed’s campaign spokesman calls Peskin ‘The Terminator’ of San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — On the same day that Aaron Peskin said that he will run to become San Francisco’s next mayor, the current mayor’s campaign spokesman called Peskin “the Terminator” of progress in the city. Joe Arellano, Mayor London Breed’s re-election campaign spokesman, did not mince words when describing Peskin, the Board of Supervisors […]
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