Sacramento RegionPlacer County launches new process to count mail-in ballots dropped off at vote centers immediatelyNovember 1, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaPlacer County’s new “sign, scan and go” process reduces its post-election night ballot counting by allowing vote centers to scan and count mail-in ballots. Roughly 90% of the county votes by mail, often close to election day.
State GovernmentSome Calif. Counties Racing To Adopt "All Vote-By-Mail" ProcessAugust 30, 2017 | Ben BradfordSacramento and four other California counties are preparing for an overhaul of how they conduct elections, before voters head to the polls next year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly OKs Bid For More Mail-In Vote DesigneesMay 2, 2016(AP) — The California Assembly has approved a bill that would allow voters to designate anyone to turn in their mail-in ballots for them.
State GovernmentWhy Millions of Californians May Not See Any Presidential Candidates On Their Mail BallotsApril 25, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornians registered as “no party preference” who vote by mail won’t see the Democratic Presidential candidates on primary ballots – despite being allowed to vote in the contest. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Round-Up: Plastic Bag Ban, Cell Phone 'Kill Switch, And Sexual Assault PoliciesAugust 25, 2014 | Ben Adler | Katie OrrGov. Jerry Brown signed the cell phone "kill switch" bill while lawmakers rejected a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags on a busy Monday at the state Capitol.
