Nevada County Elections & Politics Articles

Under California law, local governments may work together in a "Joint Powers Authority." But these little-known agencies can wield broad powers—even to levy taxes—with little public accountability.

A new bill now in the state Senate would make paid family leave accessible even to workers on the lowest end of the income spectrum.

California's recall system for public officials was originally intended to root out corruption, but it quickly took on a different use.

Pushed by activists, cities move from at-large elections to district races.