Throughout California starting today, ballots are being put in the mail. It's go-time for Election 2024. Big week. Here's what you need to know.
In the News Feed below you will find quick-read links to articles about about important statewide and local races, keyed to your county so you can easily get to the news YOU can use.
You may have caught wind of voter-restriction efforts by state lawmakers who have bought into the lie that mail-in voting breeds fraud. We present a hot-off-the-presses report from a non-partisan think tank that details how that perilous situation is shaping up. And how California lawmakers have moved in the opposite direction, making it easier than ever for voters to cast their ballots.
And: Because we believe in ending our News Features section on an upnote, we bring you the surprising and inspiring story of one of the nation's greatest champions of voting and democracy: Yep: the League of Women Voters. If you think the woman who built this organization were anything less than a passionate band of warriors, you should read this and educate yourself!
And in case you forgot: a Fall recipe ... and more!
Defending Democracy
As voters receive their ballots for the 2024 presidential election and important statewide and local races, we look at efforts to build democracy, and efforts to weaken it.
CapRadio takes a look at the Proposition 4 $10 billion climate resiliency measure on the California November ballot.
(10/08/2024) CapPublicRadio
Following successful conservation efforts per-capita water use by residents in the City of Manteca crept up in the month of September.
(10/08/2024) Manteca Bulletin
An introduction of the influence of the Delta in the local governance and politics of San Joaquin County communities.
(10/08/2024) Manteca Bulletin
Learn more about the 26th annual Sandhill Crane Festival being held in Lodi on November 2 and 3.
(10/08/2024) LodiNews
An introduction to the candidates for the District 2 seat on the Sacramento City Council in the November election.
(10/07/2024) CapPublicRadio
An overview of the new speed bumps to be installed and street repairs in the works in Manteca.
(10/07/2024) Manteca Bulletin
A look at the progress of 55 projects designated as high priority by the Manteca City Council in March.
(10/07/2024) Manteca Bulletin
An explainer about the City of Manteca project to widen Airport Way between Yosemite Avenue and Wawona Street.
(10/07/2024) Manteca Bulletin
An explainer about the statewide propositions on the November ballot.
(10/06/2024) CapPublicRadio
An introduction to the candidates running to represent Sacramento in the California state assembly and in Congress in the November election.
(10/06/2024) CapPublicRadio
A look at the November ballot for measures specific to the City and County of Sacramento.
(10/06/2024) CapPublicRadio
An introduction to Jerry McNerney and im Shoemaker who are running for the California State Senate seat for District 5 in the November election.
(10/04/2024) LodiNews
Stocktonia explains the Proposition 33 rent control measure on the November ballot.
(10/04/2024) Stocktonia
A look at the Measure Q three quarter cent sales tax to fund City of Manteca services on the November ballot.
(10/03/2024) Manteca Bulletin
Stocktonia takes a look at the Proposition 32 minimum wage measure on the November ballot.
(10/03/2024) Stocktonia
An introduction to Maia Aguirre who is running for a seat on the Lodi Unified School District Board of Education in the November election.
(10/02/2024) LodiNews
Stocktonia explains Measure M on the November ballot in the City of Stockton.
(10/02/2024) Stocktonia
With the November election underway, Stocktonia has opened an online survey to hear what matters most to Stockton residents.
(10/02/2024) Stocktonia
Stocktonia explains Measure N on the November ballot in the City of Stockton.
(10/01/2024) Stocktonia
How to apply rebate as part of the recent $80 million state program to electrify homes.
(10/08/2024) The Sacramento Bee
Ever since Laphonza Butler took herself out of the running for U.S. Senate a year ago — just two weeks after Gov. Gavin Newsom picked her to replace the late Dianne Feinstein — she has faded into the background quite a bit.
(10/04/2024) CalMatters
The Mercury News explains the Proposition 35 to renew the existing tax used to fund Medi-Cal health services.
(10/04/2024) The Mercury News
The summer COVID surge in California may be finally abating, but people are still advised to get update vaccines in anticipation of a resurgence in the fall and winter.
(10/02/2024) Los Angeles Times
The state Labor Commissioner sometimes struggles to get back pay to workers when it reaches wage theft settlements. It tries social media, TV and hotlines. But money owed to employees is still sitting in state accounts.
(10/02/2024) CalMatters
A California minimum wage law that was delayed amid budget troubles is now set to go into effect Oct. 16. It’s expected to benefit hundreds of thousands of workers.
(10/01/2024) CalMatters
The Assembly approves Gov. Newsom’s bill on oil refineries on a 44-17 vote. But the state Senate will have its say during the special session.
(10/01/2024) CalMatters
