Yolo County Statewide Articles

As With Trump's Last Term, California Will Lead the Liberal Resistance

The last time Donald Trump was president, California led the liberal resistance to his agenda. Now it is poised to reprise the role.

Scales-Preston Holds 67-Vote Advantage Over Barbanica in CoCo Supervisor District 5 Race

Pittsburg City Councilmember Shanelle Scales-Preston had a 67-vote lead over Antioch City Councilmember Mike Barbanica in the runoff race to succeed Federal Glover on the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, according to unofficial results showing 100% of precincts reporting …

Eyes of the Bay: Harris Supporters React at San Francisco Watch Parties

Supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris gathered at Manny’s in the Mission, 111 Minna Gallery in SoMa, and The Function in Hayes Valley in San Francisco on Tuesday in hopes Harris would be the next President of the United States. …

Trump Victory Puts California Clean Air Initiatives in Jeopardy

Eight pending California clean air rules were expected to prevent 11,000 premature deaths and provide $116 billion in health benefits over three decades.

California Probablemente Sentirá Las Consecuencias De La Decisiva Victoria De Donald Trump

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California Will Likely Feel the Consequences of Donald Trump’s Decisive Victory

Elections have consequences, as California is likely to learn when Donald Trump once again moves into the White House.

California, It's Going to Be OK. This Is Our Moment

The California-as-disaster-epic narrative is back. Here are a few reasons not to buy into it, and instead to embrace the state as a bellwether for the country.

Owners of Former Oakland Firm Convicted of Illegally Towing Vehicles, Must Pay Restitution

A former Oakland-based company and two people have been convicted of illegally towing vehicles of Alameda County residents, according to prosecutors.The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement that Private Property Impound Inc. pleaded no contest and was …

First-Time Voters Describe Their Excitement, Sense of Civic Duty as They Cast Their Ballots

AT THE ACALANES HIGH SCHOOL polling location in Lafayette, seniors ruled the day — whether they were casting a vote for the first time or the 50th, older citizens and high school seniors alike turned out in droves.Across the Bay …

Ex-San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo Leads Early Results in Silicon Valley Congressional Race

Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is leading in Silicon Valley’s hottest congressional race over state Assemblymember Evan Low in an unprecedented showdown between two powerful, liberal Bay Area politicians.As of 11 p.m. Tuesday, early results show Liccardo leading with …

Bay Area Live Election Updates: Levi's Heir Leads SF Mayoral Race

Get the latest on the results for key races in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Early Ballot Count Shows 3 Front-Runners in ‘Super Close’ East Palo Alto City Council Race

Early results for the East Palo Alto City Council election have revealed a tight race as of Wednesday as nine candidates compete to win one of three open at-large spots. As of 2 a.m., three candidates are leading ahead of …

Measure S: Cotati Voters Appear to Repeal Ban on Roundabouts, Traffic Circles

A ban on roundabouts and traffic circles in the small Sonoma County city of Cotati appears to be repealed as Measure S in Tuesday’s election after being approved a dozen years ago, according to the unofficial results released by the …

7 of 10 States Backed Abortion Rights. But Little to Change Yet.

Voters backed abortion rights in seven of the 10 states where the issue appeared on ballots Tuesday — at first glance, seemingly reshaping the nation's patchwork of abortion rules.

7 of 10 States Backed Abortion Rights. But Little to Change Yet.

Voters backed abortion rights in seven of the 10 states where the issue appeared on ballots Tuesday — at first glance, seemingly reshaping the nation's patchwork of abortion rules.

Marjan Philhour Leads in Race for District 1 Seat on San Francisco Board of Supervisors

Preliminary results in the race to represent District 1 on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors show longtime challenger Marjan Philhour narrowly ahead of incumbent Connie Chan on the fourth round of ranked choice voting. The race remains too close …

Why Californians Got Tougher on Crime: Bleak Downtowns and Attention-Getting Retail Thefts

Californians overwhelmingly backed Prop. 36 to lengthen criminal sentences for certain theft and drug offenses, and to direct more people to drug treatment after convictions. Voters’ views changed on public safety after the COVID-19 pandemic.

What We Know About CA Election Results So Far

Election workers process ballots at the Sacramento County elections office in Sacramento on Nov. 5, 2024. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Inspector General Likely to Be Implemented in SF Controller’s Office as Prop C Poised to Pass

San Francisco’s Proposition C, which would establish an inspector general in the city controller’s office, appeared headed for approval early Wednesday, with 59.53% in favor. The yes votes had tallied 127,173 in the preliminary totals, ahead of 86,440 no votes. …

Amid Threats and Harassment, California Election Workers Persist to Protect Our Vote

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