State Government California Gas Tax Repeal Measure Set For November Ballot June 25, 2018 | Ben Adler Get ready for a big battle this fall over last year’s transportation funding law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown. As expected, an effort backed by conservatives to repeal the law’s fuel tax and vehicle fee increases has qualified for the November ballot.
State Government Farm Animal Confinement Measure Qualifies For California’s November Ballot June 22, 2018 | Ben Adler Californians will vote this fall on whether to strengthen the state’s laws governing how farm animals are confined and raised. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government California Rent Control Initiative Supporters, Opponents Sought Deal To Avoid Ballot Fight — But Failed June 22, 2018 | Ben Adler After negotiations failed to reach a deal to avoid a costly campaign this fall, Californians are set to vote on whether to repeal the state law that limits local rent control ordinances known as "Costa-Hawkins." Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rent Control Is Coming To California’s November Ballot. Here’s What’s At Stake. June 20, 2018 | Kacey Sycamore State voters will decide whether or not to expand local governments’ ability to enact renter protections. Here’s a look at what exactly the measure would do, and what happens next.
California Counties See Higher Turnout Under New Vote Model June 18, 2018 The tally done so far in the counties using the new model — Sacramento, Nevada, San Mateo, Madera and Napa — shows turnout on track to exceed or meet voter numbers in the last midterm primary.
Sacramento County Democratic Group Punishes Three Dems Who Endorsed DA Anne-Marie Schubert June 15, 2018 | Bob Moffitt The local Democratic politicians were removed by a committee for supporting Schubert, who was registered as a Republican.
State Government Jerry Brown Endorses Gavin Newsom In California Governor's Race June 13, 2018 | Ben Adler The governor’s endorsement is no surprise. He and Newsom are both Democrats and their family ties go back decades.
San Francisco Elects First African-American Woman As Mayor June 13, 2018 San Francisco Supervisor London Breed emerged victorious Wednesday to become the city's first African-American woman mayor after narrowly defeating a rival who was seeking to become the first openly gay man in the position.
Battle For 2 Key Open US House Seats Set In Nevada June 13, 2018 (AP) — Democrats in Nevada have two open congressional seats to defend in November, and Tuesday's primary voting set the stage for what could be some of the most expensive, hard-fought House races in the country.
Nevada Primary Tees Up Battleground Governor, Senate Races June 13, 2018 (AP) — Nevada voters delivered easy primary election wins Tuesday to Republican Sen. Dean Heller and his Democratic opponent Jacky Rosen while teeing up a November battle for the governor's mansion.
