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Proposition 6, Which Would End Mandatory Prison Labor, Trails

Proposition 6 would end forced labor in state prisons.

California Congressional District 13 Too Close to Call; John Duarte Battles for Reelection Against Challenger Adam Gray

Election night results in California Congressional District 13 contest between Democratic challenger Adam Gray and Republican Rep. John Duarte.

Preliminary Results Show Gauthier Taking the Lead in San Mateo County D4 Supervisor Race

East Palo Alto Councilmember Lisa Gauthier has taken an initial lead in the race for San Mateo County District 4 supervisor as the results in the first round of ballot counts were released on Tuesday, according to the county Registration …

California Voters Approve Proposition 3, Reaffirming Gay Marriage in the California Constitution

Prop. 3 removes an outdated provision of the California Constitution that defines marriage as only between a man and a woman.

Proposition 4, the California Bond Measure for Water and Environmental Projects, Leads Early

Proposition 4 called for spending $3.8 billion for water projects, including those that provide safe drinking water, water recycling projects, groundwater storage and flood control.

Prop. 2, Statewide Bond Measure to Upgrade California Schools, Leads in Early Voting

Proposition 2 is a bond to provide $10 billion in funding for repairs and upgrades at thousands of schools across California.

Incumbent Birsan Leads in Concord Mayoral Vote; Obringer Has Large Lead for D2 Council

Concord’s two incumbents took early leads over the challengers in the races for two open seats on the Concord City Council.Mayor Edi Birsan had a slight lead over Pablo Benavente, 36.775% (2,241 votes) to 36.05% (2,197 votes) in a District …

‘We’re Not Surprised’: Early Tally Finds Thao Trailing in Bid to Defeat Oakland Mayor Recall

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao was behind in the election to recall her from office based on early returns from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters on Tuesday night.With a vote of 64.22% in favor of the recall versus 35.78% opposed …

Ysabel Jurado Leads Councilmember Kevin De León; Hutt and Nazarian Also Ahead

The bruising, yearlong contest pitted Jurado, a first-time candidate, against De León, a veteran lawmaker who was politically wounded by his participation in a secretly recorded conversation that featured racist and crude remarks.

Prop. 35, Which Taxes Managed Care Organizations, Passed by California Voters

California voters on Tuesday approved Proposition 35, the measure that cements an existing tax on health plans to help fund the Medi-Cal program, as election results continued to be tallied Wednesday.

L.A. Community College District Trustee Races Lean Toward Incumbents

The 12 candidates in the L.A. Community College District Board of Trustees election ran for four seats. Incumbents are leading.

California Voters Approve Anti-Crime Ballot Measure Prop. 36

California voters approved a ballot measure that will impose stricter penalties for repeat theft and crimes involving fentanyl.

Teachers Union Candidates Lead Early for LAUSD Board; District School Bond Leads Strongly

The outcome of L.A. school board races could dramatically shift policy in the nation's second-largest school system. Redistricting reform seems likely to pass.

L.A. County Homeless Tax Ahead in Early Returns. Voters Deadlocked on Enlarging Board of Supes

Measure A would double the quarter-cent sales tax for homeless services. Measure G would dramatically shift power within L.A. County government.

Nathan Hochman Surges to Lead Over Los Angeles County D.A. George Gascón

Former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman, who campaigned on restoring public safety in L.A. County, seems likely to oust Dist. Atty. George Gascón from office, according to early returns.

Public Funeral for Dodgers Legend Fernando Valenzuela Set for Wednesday Morning

A public funeral Mass for the Dodgers' Fernando Valenzuela will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles.

Hope and Anxiety Grip Voters in Kamala Harris' Bay Area Haunts

In Kamala Harris' childhood neighborhood, and among her friends in San Francisco and Oakland, people expressed hope and anxiety as polls close.

Whipping Winds Expected to Bring 'Extreme and Life-Threatening' Fire Conditions to Los Angeles

Monday's Santa Ana gusts were but a taste of what's to come later this week, says the National Weather Service, which has issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag warning across southwest California from late Tuesday through Friday.

Retail Theft, Minimum Wage: Here Are Early Results on California's 10 Ballot Measures

Here's how California voted on statewide measures in the 2024 election, including Proposition 36 on retail theft and fentanyl.

Democrat Adam Schiff Wins California's U.S. Senate Race

California voters were deciding between Democrat Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey in the race to replace the late Dianne Feinstein in the U.S. Senate.

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