History Made In US Senate Race With Harris WinNovember 9, 2016State Attorney General Kamala Harris captured the U.S. Senate seat over Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez in a historic win. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Voters Approve Recreational Marijuana, Cigarette Tax, Education Measures And MoreNovember 9, 2016 | Daniel Potter | Ben AdlerCalifornians have legalized recreational marijuana, raised the tobacco tax and implemented tighter gun and ammunition control measures, while rejecting a bid to abolish capital punishment.
Recreational Marijuana Approved in CaliforniaNovember 9, 2016California voters have approved Proposition 64, legalizing recreational use of marijuana in the nation’s most populous state and along the entire West Coast.
California's Death Penalty on Track to Survive Vote, Get StreamlinedNovember 9, 2016Voters lean toward rejecting death penalty repeal. Measure to expedite capital punishment ahead by a hair.
Voters Embrace Bilingual Education, Extend Taxes In Prop. 58 And 55 VictoriesNovember 9, 2016Californians have voted to eliminate the English-only mandate in public schools, while approving a tax extension on the rich to raise billions of dollars for public schools.
Brown Early Parole Measure Passes, Newsom Gun Control Initiative LeadingNovember 9, 2016Voters have approved governor's Proposition 57, which will make several changes to the state's criminal justice system. Another measure to toughen California’s already-strict gun laws appears headed for passage.
Kamala Harris Wins, Recreational Marijuana PassesNovember 8, 2016 | Ben Adler | Daniel PotterKamala Harris has won the race for Senate and California voters passed recreational marijuana.
Democratic Newcomer Tries To Turn Longtime GOP Stronghold BlueNovember 7, 2016Incumbent GOP Congressman Steve Knight is attempting to fend off a challenge by Democrat Bryan Caforio. Knight's Achilles heel may be Donald Trump. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Voter Registration Nears 20 MillionNovember 4, 2016 | Ben AdlerA record 19.4 million Californians are now registered to vote, and the percentage of eligible voters who are registered is higher than it’s been in 20 years.
State GovernmentMexico's Demand For Potent California Marijuana Creates Southbound SmugglingNovember 4, 2016Marijuana has long flowed from Mexico into the U.S. Now, it's starting to flow in the opposite direction.