Down-Ballot Races To Watch In California Tonight November 8, 2016 Election Day is finally here. Californians will elect a new senator and decide 17 state ballot measures — including whether to legalize recreational marijuana, raise the tobacco tax and eliminate or streamline the death penalty. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez An Update On Current Voting Numbers November 8, 2016 What is the voter count saying about Election Day so far? We'll check with the Registrar's Office in multiple counties to get an idea of what the statewide and national scope of the 2016 elections look like currently. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bold claims about California’s drug price measure persist, despite unknowns November 4, 2016 | Chris Nichols Supporters of Proposition 61, the California Drug Price Relief Act, say it would chip away at the huge cost of prescription drugs in the state and eventually lower prices nationwide. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Capitol Bureau Chief Debriefs Latest Ballot Measure Polls, Interview With Governor Brown November 4, 2016 Days away from Election Day, Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler examines the latest field poll examining voters' opinions on the state’s ballot measures. He also had a chance to sit down with the Governor Brown and discuss propositions 53 and 57. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gov. Jerry Brown Slams Prop 53, Omits Analysis On Mega-Project Measure November 2, 2016 | Chris Nichols Gov. Jerry Brown is no fan of California’s proposition to require public works projects of $2 billion or more to be voted on before using revenue bonds to pay for them. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Counts Your Guide To Coping With The 'Too Darn Long' California Ballot November 2, 2016 | Ben Adler Having trouble wading through California’s 17 state ballot measures and the record 650 local measures in Tuesday’s election? You’re not alone. Here’s how some of your fellow voters are coping... Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment California Voters Will Decide Fate Of Plastic Bags October 28, 2016 | Amy Quinton Plastic bag manufacturers have placed Propositions 67 and 65 on November's ballot in hopes of keeping their product in the nation's largest market. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Governor Launches Ads Opposing Proposition 53 October 27, 2016 (AP) - California Gov. Jerry Brown is launching new television commercials to defeat a ballot measure that threatens two of his so-called legacy projects.
California Counts Prop 59 Gives Voters A Voice But Little Else In Campaign Financing Debate October 27, 2016 Voters will see a measure on the ballot that would direct elected officials to do what they can to overturn the campaign financing ruling called Citizens United. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know These Election Fact-Checks? October 27, 2016 | Melody Stone | Chris Nichols It's been a long election season. So many statements, so many claims. Some true, some false, some in-between. We've checked a bunch over the months. Can you guess the rulings we handed down for these claims? Take our quiz and find out.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 65, Money From Carry-Out BagsOctober 10, 2016Proposition 65 requires grocery stores to turn over money from sale of reusable bags to a new state fund.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 66, Death Penalty ProceduresOctober 10, 2016Proposition 66 shortens process of death penalty appeals to “mend, not end” capital punishment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 67, Plastic Bag Ban Veto ReferendumOctober 10, 2016Proposition 67 clears a path for a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags to go into effect.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 63, Gun And Ammunition SalesOctober 9, 2016Proposition 63 regulates ammunition sales, requires lost and stolen guns be reported, makes gun theft a felony.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 64, Marijuana LegalizationOctober 9, 2016Proposition 64 makes recreational marijuana legal in California for adults 21 and over.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 61, Prescription Drug CostsOctober 8, 2016Proposition 61 tries to reduce prescription drug costs by tying what state pays to what the VA Department pays.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 62, Repeal The Death PenaltyOctober 8, 2016Proposition 62 bans the death penalty and replaces it with life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 59, Overturn Citizens United Act advisory QuestionOctober 7, 2016Proposition 59 is an advisory measure that seeks constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United court ruling.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 60, Condoms In Pornographic FilmsOctober 7, 2016Proposition 60 places specific language into law mandating use of condoms in porn films.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 57, Parole, Sentencing And Court ProceduresOctober 6, 2016Proposition 57 makes it easier for state inmates to be released from prison if they demonstrate rehabilitation.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 58, English Language EducationOctober 6, 2016Proposition 58 eliminates a law that schools teach students in English only.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 55, Extension Of Income Tax IncreaseOctober 5, 2016Proposition 55 extends for another 12 years the temporary tax increases mandated by earlier proposition.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 56, Tobacco Tax IncreaseOctober 5, 2016Proposition 56 raises the tax rate for tobacco from one of lowest in the country to one of the highest.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 54, Public Display Of Legislative BillsOctober 4, 2016Proposition 54 requires that state bills be printed and posted online three days before they can be passed.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 53, Public Vote On Revenue BondsOctober 4, 2016Proposition 53 requires voter approval for any project paid for with $2 billion or more in revenue bonds.
Time To Cram: California's 17 Ballot Measure Propositions ExplainedOctober 3, 2016The general election's right around the corner and it's time to get prepped. We've gathered up what you need to know for each of the 17 statewide propositions.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 52, Private Hospital Fees For Medi-CalOctober 3, 2016Proposition 52 makes permanent a fee paid by private hospitals that helps the state obtain Medi-Cal funds.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 51, Public School Facility BondsOctober 3, 2016Proposition 51 allows the sale of $9 billion in bonds to pay for new K-12 and community college facilities.
