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California’s Slow Vote Count Sows Doubt. Here’s How One Group Is Trying to Fix That

11/19/2024

The California Voter Foundation launched a tool tracking daily vote counts in 18 close contests for Congress and the state Legislature. The tracker aims to show how counts change over time and dispel misinformation about election fraud, the group says.

How Three Trump Policy Decrees Could Affect California’s Agricultural Industry

11/18/2024

Voters in California’s farm belt, stretching more than 400 miles from Kern County on the south to Tehama County on the north, delivered solid majorities for Donald Trump in this month’s presidential election.

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Does Your Signature Match? Over a Thousand Ballots in El Dorado County Need ‘Curing’

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – This year's election had issues with signatures sweeping the nation—in California alone this past Saturday, nearly 130,000 ballots still needed fixes from those who didn't enclose their ballot properly, forgot to sign, signed in the …

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Measure N Fails to Pass, Nearly 74% Vote No

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – One of the most widely discussed topics on the ballot this election was Measure N. And though it would have needed a majority to pass as a citizen's initiative, the majority appears to reject it …

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Steps We Take to Ensure a Safe, Secure Election (Opinion)

As Registrars of Voters, we know that trust in elections has become a matter of great public concern. We've heard your questions, and we understand some of the skepticism that has emerged in recent years. We want to let you, …

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Residents Speak About How They’re Voting on Measure N

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As the election approaches and ballots arrive in the mail, residents are finally getting their chance to officially vote on Measure N, also known as the Tahoe Vacancy Tax. The Tribune spoke with six residents …

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South Lake Tahoe Election Series: Candidate Views on Environment, Wildfire Prevention

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Two City Council seats will be up for grabs in the City of South Lake Tahoe this coming November.

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Clarifying Measure N’s Text: Common Confusions About the Vacancy Tax

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The citizen's ballot initiative Measure N, also known as the Tahoe Vacancy Tax, has had a bumpy ride as far as the text goes. Like many measures that go up for vote, there are portions …

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City Council Candidate Marjorie Green No Longer Seeking Seat

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Marjorie Green, one of seven city council candidates for the City of South Lake Tahoe, provided the following statement to the Tribune on Monday, Oct. 14:

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Race for Local Assembly Seat Enters Final Stretch in Folsom Region

Hoover, Middleton make final push for District 7 as ballots arrive in mail

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California cities switch to more inclusive, district-based elections system.
Voting Rights...the Final Frontier
Pushed by activists, cities move from at-large elections to district races.
There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained
Areas that the county overlooks can form their own local governments.
California continues to work on legislation that would make voting easier.
Voting Rites
And more bills are on the way to help you make your mark on Election Day.
The cycle of crime and homelessness is escalating, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Homelessness and Crime in California: Even More Complex Than You Think
What causes the cycle of homelessness and crime, and how to stop it.
The California Supreme Court has defined the state’s legal and political agenda for more than 170 years.
How the California Supreme Court Blazes Legal Trails
From its beginnings in the Gold Rush, the state Supreme Court continues to define the state today.
Translated from the Greek, “Democracy” means “people power.” How much power do the people have in California?
People Power! What Is Democracy, and How Does It Work in California?
The Goddess of Democracy is alive and well in California, but that hasn’t always been true.
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