Opinion: The transit projects that MTS must prioritize for better service
The Blue Line Trolley at the Fifth Avenue stop in Downtown. (File photo by Thomas Murphy/Times of San…
Proposed ‘billionaire tax’ in California spurs controversy and heavy spending
California is considering a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires. SEIU-UHW, a healthcare workers union, recently…
California statewide voter guide: Insurance commissioner, controller and more
Much of California has been focused on the wild race to replace Gavin Newsom as governor. But voters…
Opinion: The county wants your money and your trust, but hasn’t earned either
The San Diego City and County Administration Building as seen from its Waterfront-facing side. (Photo by Thomas Murphy…
LA City Council committee sidelines ballot measure to cut ‘mansion tax’ rate
A City Council committee voted Friday to shelve a proposed ballot measure aimed at cutting L.A.’s “mansion tax”…
Opinion: Measure A will put the humanity back into San Diego housing
La Jolla Shores, a neighborhood with many second homes. (File photo by Thomas Murphy/Times of San Diego) My…
A tax to support Oakland homeless shelters could be headed to the ballot
The scale of Oakland’s homelessness crisis currently eclipses the resources the city can bring to bear on the…
Weaken Oakland’s police commission? One councilmember thinks it’s time
Councilmember Ken Houston wants to dramatically scale back the independence and power of Oakland’s police oversight board. His…
Should a California union dictate how clinics spend money? Employers sue to block ballot measure
California’s billionaires are not the only ones fighting back against the state’s largest health workers union this election…
Voter ID is headed for California’s November ballot
A ballot measure that would require Californians to show identification every time they vote in person, or use…
Voter ID initiative qualifies for CA November 2026 election- CalMatters
By Nadia Lathan, CalMatters A person signs one of several different petitions at a vote center at the…
Assemblymember Carl DeMaio’s ballot measure will be considered by voters in November
SACRAMENTO — A ballot measure that would require Californians to show identification every time they vote in person, or use…