A former California Democratic state Senate leader has defected to the Republican Party. Former California State Senate Democratic Majority Leader Gloria Romero announced her decision at a press conference hosted by Republican commentator Steve Hilton,

Election Day is two months away, but some important California election dates and deadlines are just around the corner.

On their Nov. 5 ballots, Southern Californians face down 116 city tax increases or extensions, school taxes and school bonds. The bonds are paid for by property-tax increases and require only 55% approval. A sales tax for general purposes requires a majority, while one for special purposes requires two-thirds. The tallies:

Former California Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero announced at the Capitol Wednesday that she's switching parties and will register as a Republican.

Elections in California aren't just when we choose our leaders. They're also one-day legislative sessions, when voters determine some of the state's biggest policy decisions. Why it matters: Voters are facing 10 big questions that could redirect the state's approach on issues like crime and criminal justice,

Fox News @ Night' panelists Steve Hilton and Gloria Romero discuss California's liberal policies and Amazon's Alexa giving different answers for why people should vote for former President Trump vs. Vice President Kamala Harris.

Majority of Democrats in state Senate put aside Republican proposal to end taxes on tips for hospitality and service workers.

Democrats in the California state Senate killed a GOP plan to exempt tips from income tax, even though Vice President Kamala Harris has called for a similar plan regarding federal income tax.

Some are calling for more regulation to combat AI-generated videos that have political messages and spurring a debate over the role for government on the issue.

There's no secret who's running to be president in 2024. But whether Vice President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump takes the Oval Office, races lower on the Nov. 5 ballot can have as much — or even more — day-to-day impact on the lives of Inland Empire residents.

Prop 34 would require providers to spend 98% of that profit on direct patient care but only if the health care providers meet certain specifications. They must spend at least $100 million on expenses outside direct care,

In an interview with Dr. Phil, Donald Trump claims he would have won California in 2020 if Jesus counted the votes.