An ‘occupational hazard’: Even in California, women in elected office face more abuse than men – The Mercury News
In June 2022, a week after Dev Davis was eliminated from San Jose’s mayoral contest, the then-city council…
California legislator wants 4-year ban on AI toys after teddy bear talked about sex – The Mercury News
Last year, sales of a soft brown teddy bear were temporarily discontinued from stores after the plush, AI-enabled…
Should California insurance commissioner be an elected position?
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, shown in Los Angeles in April 2025 after the deadly wildfires, will be termed…
Devastating wildfire and homelessness loom over Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ bid for second term
LOS ANGELES – As Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass seeks a second term, she isn’t sidestepping the obvious:…
Gavin Newsom seeks 100% tax on Trump anti-weaponization fund recipients
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing a 100% tax…
An alternate San Diego budget proposal takes shape, as residents slam cuts to libraries, arts – San Diego Union-Tribune
While San Diego community leaders keep lobbying against the mayor’s proposed budget cuts, a quartet of City Council…
New poll points to possible Becerra-Hilton matchup in California governor’s race – The Mercury News
Less than a week before California’s June 2 primary, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton appear increasingly…
Steyer’s donations to progressives questioned in California race
Candidate for governor Tom Steyer makes remarks during a gubernatorial forum at the MLK Jr. Breakfast in San…
Who’s in lead for California governor? There’s a key poll still coming
Candidates in California’s gubernatorial race, from left, Matt Mahan, Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer and…
Milpitas council names 6th city manager in seven years – East Bay Times
New city manager With no discussion, the City Council voted unanimously on May 19 to appoint Willie Hopkins…
Elections 2026: Long Beach, South Bay area voters to elect new leadership for their cities – Daily Breeze
The vote center at Mary K Giordano Regional Transit Center in Torrance is open for in-person voting…
Elections 2026: Here’s how a federal election official views California ahead of the June 2 primary – Orange County Register
Looking back, Christy McCormick was destined to work in elections. She grew up watching her parents become heavily…