El Dorado County Statewide Articles

Incoming LAPD Chief Could Make More Than the U.S. President

The proposed $507,000 annual salary for incoming Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell is on the high end of the pay range advertised for the position.

East Palo Alto Council Colleagues Square Off in Race for D4 San Mateo County Supervisor

TWO CANDIDATES WILL go head-to-head on Tuesday to secure the only open seat up for grabs on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors.East Palo Alto Mayor Antonio Lopez and East Palo Alto City Councilmember Lisa Gauthier are competing to …

Thousands of LA Students Experience Homelessness; We Must Act Urgently to Help Them

Measure A would develop stronger collaborations between school districts, housing agencies and nonprofits to offer services for families and make it easier for families to self-identify without stigma.

Keeping an Eye on the Future: Silicon Valley’s Star Fundraiser Khanna May Have Big Dreams

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE Ro Khanna has raised more money this election cycle than all but one House candidate from California, Federal Election Commission (FEC) campaign finance filings show. Almost all of Khanna’s campaign funds come from individual donors. The 48-year-old representative, …

Which Cities Might See Big Changes Under Prop 33?

New housing construction in a neighborhood on the outskirts of west Fresno on June 15, 2023. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

Oakley District 5 Race: Incumbent, Educator and Ex-Candidate Share Priorities for City

Oleksii Chuiko, George Fuller and Cristina Pena Langley are on this election’s ballot for the District 5 Oakley City Council seat. Oleksii ChuikoChuiko previously ran for an Oakley City Council seat in 2020. According to Ballotpedia, Chuiko pulled papers as …

It’s Crunch Time for CA Election

Election workers gather mail-in ballots after they run through a sorting machine at the San Diego Registrar of Voters on Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters

Why the California Parents of a 7-Year-Old Are Suing a Kumon Tutoring Center

The parents say a Bay Area Kumon center was negligent, a lawsuit states.

In Two L.A. City Council Races, Police 'Abolition' Is a Wedge Issue

Police abolition — and law enforcement spending overall — has emerged as a political fault line in two L.A. city council races, particularly for voters worried about crime and disorder.

Prop. 6 Supporters Ask Voters to End Slavery in California. Isn't It Already Illegal?

Prop. 6 would ban forced labor in California prisons, paving the way for incarcerated people to have more freedom over the work they do.

Two Recalls on the Oakland Ballot Show Frustration About Crime 'Boiling Over'

Voters in Northern California will decide in the Nov. 5 election whether to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County Dist. Atty. Pamela Price.

Despite Its Name, South Park Is Park-Poor. That Could Change

The news is being welcomed by South Park residents, who consider a park the missing ingredient in their community.

Column: Harris or Trump? The Outcome Could Be in the Hands of Voters 65 and Older

Older Americans could well determine the outcome between former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Banned Rainbows and 'Forced Outing.' Will Elections Reshape This Relentless School Board?

The Chino Valley Unified School District is racially diverse and politically mixed. But its school board sees itself as a triumph of conservative politics, often focused on LGBTQ+ issues, in blue California.

Potentially the Last Smile From Wilmington-Area Refinery's Jack-O-Lantern Storage Tank

Phillips 66 Wilmington area's oil refinery complex is set to close in 2025, but the fate of its longtime jack-o-lantern tank is unknown.

Can You Take a Selfie With Your Voting Ballot? What's Legal in California

Snapping a selfie with your ballot and posting it on social media is the new "I Voted" sticker. But its is legal to do in California?

L.A. Man Wearing GPS Ankle Monitor Is Accused of a Robbery Spree. Officials Can't Track Him

The case of a man arrested five times in five months raises questions about the reliability of a Probation Department contractor that operates GPS ankle monitors.

A Crowd of 100,000 Is Expected at Dodgers Parade — And Security Will Be Tight

After instances of burglary and vandalism after the Dodgers won the World Series, police are hoping Friday's parade goes off without problems.

Poll Finds Californians Uncertain About Proposition 32, Which Would Boost Minimum Wage to $18

The Berkeley poll cosponsored by The Times found Proposition 32 for a higher minimum wage could be a toss-up, while Proposition 36 to crack down on crime has overwhelming support

Daylight Saving Ends Sunday. Why That Extra Hour of Sleep Isn't All It's Cracked Up to Be

On Sunday morning, Californians will gain an hour of sleep and receive an entire winter season where the sun sets before most people leave the office.