San Joaquin County Statewide Articles

The fire prompted evacuation orders for more than 10,000 people as it threatened structures in suburban communities and agricultural areas around Camarillo.

Early votes are showing a tight lead for two Ukiah City Council seats. Incumbent Douglas Crane and political newcomer Heather Criss are leading the charge among six candidates, according to early results Wednesday morning.  Crane is holding his seat with …

With a destructive fire burning out of control in Ventura County, Southern California faces another day of intense winds and dry conditions.

Hundreds of voters flocked to one of two voting centers in East Palo Alto on Tuesday while city council candidates made final efforts to reach voters up to the last minute before the polls closed at 8 p.m.Nine candidates are …

Unofficial election results show incumbent Paul Katzeff and registered nurse Laura Finley leading in the polls for two open seats on the Mendocino Coast Health Care District Board as of early Wednesday morning.  Finley is handily dominating the race with …

Voters fill out their ballots at a polling place at Fresno City College in Fresno on Nov. 5, 2024. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

A ballot measure to authorize a special tax to support services provided by the Albion-Little River Fire Protection District appears to be rejected by voters according to unofficial results released by the county.  As of early Wednesday morning, 28.5% of …

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The president-elect’s border policies could hit trade, privacy, and immigrant families living in California.

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California sued the Trump administration more than 100 times in his first term and secured some major victories on the environment, immigration and health care.

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Incumbent Lindy Peters and businessman Scott Hockett are leading in a five-way race for two seats on the Fort Bragg City Council, according to unofficial election results Tuesday night. Peters is leading with 32.4% of the votes, followed by Hockett …

Voters rolled back reform by passing Proposition 36 and ousting progressive prosecutors in L.A. and the Bay Area. But we shouldn't return to harmful lock-'em-up policies.

A ballot measure to authorize a sales tax increase to fund services in Point Arena appears to be passing by a landslide, according to unofficial results released by Mendocino County. Measure X, with a 74.9% yes vote as of Tuesday …

Photos from India to Taiwan to Jerusalem to Tokyo and many other places around the globe show people of all nationalities watching as the United States selected a new president. Former President Donald Trump received more electoral and popular votes …

The pilot of a small plane that crashed on Santa Catalina Island, killing five, experienced battery issues on his aircraft and was warned not to take off during darkness prior to the deadly incident, according to a new report.

Two years after the scandal, City Councilmember Kevin de León is on track to lose his seat. His defeat would leave Latinos with just four of the council's 15 seats.

New research shows global warming has become the dominant driver of worsening drought in the western United States.

Voters approved a measure to reverse progressive criminal reform and were positioned to reject propositions that hike the minimum wage and end forced prison labor.