Voter ID appears headed for California’s November ballot. What you should know
SACRAMENTO — A proposed initiative to require Californians to show identification every time they vote, and election officials to verify…
Uber ballot initiative sparks showdown with lawyers, doctors
By Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In November,…
This Great Highway Obsession Must End For the Good of San Francisco
Dear Neighbors in District 4, I am writing to you from a faraway place that most of you…
Billionaires Spielberg, Zuckerberg look outside of California amid wealth-tax proposal
California may be losing two of the state’s most famed residents and generous political donors. Filmmaker Steven Spielberg…
Opponents of proposed California wealth tax ramp up their campaign
Opponents of California’s proposed wealth tax are turning to the same tool as its champion: the ballot initiative.…
San Jose puts hotel tax measure on June ballot
Facing yet another major budget shortfall, San Jose leaders have greenlit a proposal to hike taxes on hotel…
Super Bowl ads hint at high-dollar CA ballot battle next fall
By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Two ads…
Ballot proposal may change pay for L.A. County deputies, firefighters
Los Angeles County leaders are pushing forward a measure for the November ballot that would remove their ability…
‘Jet fuel’: L.A. City Council approves ballot measure to boost hotel tax during Olympics
Los Angeles leaders, mired in budget woes, see a way to boost city tax revenue thanks to an…
Uber launches Super Bowl ad campaign against CA ‘billboard lawyers,’ doctors
Uber’s $1 million Super Bowl ad campaign has sparked a debate in California over a proposed ballot measure…
City Council debates free Sunday parking at Balboa Park amid resident backlash
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — San Diego residents are expressing frustration over new parking fees at Balboa Park, prompting…
Vacant Buildings Are Rampant In Fresno’s Tower District. Could This New Incentive Help?
Fresno’s Tower District has coffee shops and restaurants, but also a lot of conspicuous, boarded up buildings. City…