California will likely feel the consequences of Donald Trump’s decisive victory
There's no reason to believe that Donald Trump will not continue using California as a punching bag during his second stint ...
Don’t expect Kamala Harris’ loss to boost Gavin Newsom’s presidential prospects
But Gov. Gavin Newsom faces obstacles to a plausible run for president in 2028. Voters may not want another California ...
Opinion
In deep blue California, voters don’t always march to Democratic drums
California is one of the nation’s bluest states, yet voters engaged in ticket-splitting and broke with the state's dominant Democratic Party.
Wrapping up the California vote, uncertain and mixed results for Democrats
While a red wave swept the nation, Californians sent a top Trump nemesis to the US Senate, and favored Democrats in House and state races.
Why Californians got tougher on crime: Bleak downtowns and attention-getting retail thefts
California voters backed Proposition 36, looking for a new direction on homelessness, retail theft and drug overdoses. Gov. Gavin Newsom opposed it.
California voters give Medi-Cal doctors a raise by passing Prop. 35
Proposition 35 on the 2024 California election ballot would redistribute money from a tax on health insurance plans. The revenue would go to Medi-Cal.
Same-sex marriage gains constitutional protections as California voters approve Prop. 3
Proposition 3 on California's 2024 election ballot ensures the right to same-sex marriage, repealing an earlier law that banned it.
10 propositions are on California’s ballot. Voters are deciding on crime, rent control and more
California voters are deciding 10 ballot propositions on issues including crime, rent control and the minimum wage.
Prop. 4 passes: Californians approve $10 billion for water, wildfire, climate projects
California voters are deciding whether to approve $10 billion in bonds for climate and environmental projects.
Big turnover, but Democrats keep their supermajority in the Legislature
Democrats hold a supermajority in the California state Assembly and Senate. That probably won't change in the 2024 election.
Early results on Prop. 34 health care spending restrictions show a close race
Prop. 34 is about healthcare. But it also would likely quash the controversial AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s fight for rent control.
California proposition to ban forced prison labor trails in early election results
Proposition 6 on California's 2024 election ballot would ban forced labor as a form of punishment. Supporters say it would prioritize rehabilitation in prison.