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From Los Angeles Times...
San Francisco Voters Pass Police & Drug Ballot Measures
Proposition E broadens police surveillance powers and Proposition F mandates drug screening and treatment for people receiving county welfare benefits who are suspected of drug use.
From CalMatters...
CA Legislature Could Set a New Record for Women
The number of women elected to the state Senate and Assembly is 50 of 120 after the 2022 election. And based on the primary results so far, it’s expected to increase to at least 55 women after the November election.
California is Seeing a Historic Rise in the Number of Black Women Running for Office
At least 24 Black women are running for seats in the California Legislature this year, resulting from years of work cultivating new leaders and growing confidence among voters.
What California Voters Want to Know About the 2024 Election
Voting in California can be complicated. Here are answers to some common questions, plus what the leading U.S. Senate candidates say they would do if they’re elected.
Meet Some of the Biggest Donors Shaping California's U.S. Senate Race
Here are the biggest donors in the 2024 California Senate race, both for and against the top candidates: Adam Schiff, Katie Porter, Steve Garvey and Barbara Lee.
Will CA Voters Like ‘Newsom Recall, the Sequel’ Any Better?
Conservative activists who worked on the failed recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021 have launched another attempt, arguing that conditions in California only worsened in the two-and-a-half years since then as Newsom’s attention shifted to national politics.
Why Does California Elect Local Judges?
Of all the races on your ballot, the least information is often available on local judges. Here are some ways to find out more about these candidates.
Classroom Fight Ramps Up in CA Election
On one side: Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ advocacy group. On the other side: Protect Kids California, a parents rights organization.
Judge Again Dismisses Charges Against Members of California White Supremacist Group
In his decision, a judge agreed that the alleged white nationalists were being selectively prosecuted instead of 'far-left extremist groups, such as Antifa.'
How Many Bills in the 2024 California Legislature?
With the dust settled after the Feb. 19 bill introduction deadline, the California Legislature’s count for new bills this year is 2,124.
San Francisco Set to Apologize to Black Residents for ‘Systemic Racism’
Members of the board gathered to put forward a resolution that takes responsibility for the history of discrimination against Black San Franciscans.
Why Adopting Sports Gambling in California Has to Involve Tribes
When and if California legalizes sports gambling, the policy should honor the laws established in partnership with tribes decades ago, says Assemblyman James Ramos.
From EdSource...
Research: Immigration Enforcement Hinders Education; Schools Offer Support
Immigration enforcement lowers students’ ability to succeed academically and negatively affects their overall learning experience.
From YubaNet...
Placer County Supervisors Pass Resolution to Oppose Proposition 1
Supervisors formally opposed the March 5 statewide ballot measure that seeks voter approval of state-issued general obligation bonds to provide more housing for the homeless and increase behavioral health treatment facilities.
Bill Package Takes Aim at AI and Elections
A suite of five bills introduced this weeks seeks to protect election integrity from bad actors using AI, especially on social media.
A Record Amount Went to Lobbying California’s Government. Who Were the Biggest Spenders?
Companies and organizations spent more than $480 million on lobbyists who sought to influence the Legislature, the governor’s office and state agencies.
California Senate Leader Mike McGuire Picks His Team
The new top Democrat in the state Senate announces his leadership team and new committee chairpersons. He rewarded some allies, and filled five of seven leadership posts with women or legislators of color.
Legislators Unveil Measure to Ask Voters for $1 billion Offshore Wind Bond
The funds would help California ports expand to handle giant wind turbines and other equipment. California’s first offshore wind farms are on a fast track off Humboldt County and Morro Bay.
From Moonshine Ink...
Election Healing: Reflecting on Contention in Recent Local Races
Moonshine Ink takes a step back to consider what happened in recent contentious local elections and learn how healing has been found, speaking to some of those who’ve waded through the trenches.
From CapPublicRadio...
5 Major Candidates Want to be California’s New U.S. Senator
Here’s where they stand on the economy, crime and the border.
How a California Republican Helped Tank Mayorkas’ Impeachment Vote
California Republican Rep. Tom McClintock bucked his party to vote against impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
An Initiative Promised 20,000 Homes for Mentally Ill Californians. It Delivered Far Less
California voters this spring are considering a $6.4 billion bond to house people with serious mental health conditions. A similar 2018 ballot measure offers lessons about the obstacles that stand in the way of construction.
Can You Vote for Any Candidate in California’s Primary Election? Here Are the Rules
There are different rules for the presidential contest and state races on the March 5 ballot. And each party has its own rules.
Mike McGuire Wants to ‘Lift Up Every Person’ as New California Senate Leader
Sen. Mike McGuire of Healdsburg takes over as Democratic leader in the state Senate from Sen. Toni Atkins. He terms out in 2026, so has limited time to push his agenda.
California Recall Reform Moves Forward, But Other Bills Don’t
A sweeping change to California elections took a step forward. The proposed constitutional amendment aims to allow the lieutenant governor to be installed if a governor is recalled.
‘Just the Beginning’: California Reparations Backers Applaud Bills, Even Without Big Cash Payouts
Lawmakers introduced a package of bills designed to tackle some forms of reparations. The measures may face budget constraints and opposition.
California Lawmakers Unveiled 14 Reparations Bills. None Call for Cash Payments
The California Legislative Black Caucus released a list of 14 bills as a first set of reparations for the descendants of African Americans who were enslaved.
Voters Guide to the 2024 California Primary Election
Here is your guide to the 2024 California primary election.
Your Guide to Proposition 1: Newsom’s Overhaul of California’s Mental Health System
Gov. Gavin Newsom crafted the measure to reform California’s mental health system, including a $6.4-billion bond for new facilities.
A Bill for Every Problem? Why California Lawmakers Introduce Longshots
Faced with a huge budget deficit, legislators are on warning not to expect bills with a high price tag to pass. But that’s not always the goal of introducing bills.
California Lawmakers, Raising Fears of Political Violence, Want to Shield Their Properties
A bill would let state legislators, who say they fear for their safety, shield their property holdings from disclosure forms. But critics say that could conceal potential conflicts of interest.
From California Healthline...
How Fringe Anti-Science Views Infiltrated Mainstream Politics
Rates of routine childhood vaccination hit a 10-year low in 2023. That, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, puts about 250,000 kindergartners at risk for measles.
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