Politics Want faster election results? California Democrats won’t clamp down on late voters California’s slow ballot count frustrates leaders, but no one wants to speed it up. They say faster results would mean fewer voting options. June 20, 2026
Politics This lawmaker’s proposal could make California ‘the most secretive state in the country’ Want government records? You might have to pay more, wait longer or even fight the court to obtain them in California under a proposed law. June 18, 2026
Politics California union’s billionaire tax qualifies for ballot amid fierce opposition A union-backed measure would levy a one-time 5% tax on California’s 200 billionaires to raise $100 billion for healthcare and education. June 18, 2026
Politics Newsom says he’s on Trump’s ‘hit list’ as Justice Department interviews governor’s friends Gov. Gavin Newsom said the Trump administration appears to be investigating him and his wife. The Democrat said agents interviewed his friends and associates. June 15, 2026
Politics California admits using high-risk AI — including systems it failed to report last year A year ago, California officials had to report under a new state law how they June 15, 2026
Politics California Democrats have a budget deal. Here’s where they want to spend more than Newsom California lawmakers’ budget would reject or delay many of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s social service cuts. Now, the budget negotiations begin in earnest. June 15, 2026
Politics California Democrats threaten to block Newsom priorities over imperiled climate deal Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new climate rules threaten funding for projects California lawmakers fought for last year. Senate Democrats are angry. June 12, 2026
Politics Election update: Republican Steve Hilton to face Becerra in November The GOP former Fox News host will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in California’s general election for governor June 10, 2026
Politics This Bernie Sanders-endorsed Democrat will try to oust California’s toughest GOP incumbent Progressive college professor Randy Villegas defeated establishment-backed moderate Jasmeet Bains in the 22nd Congressional District primary. June 10, 2026
Politics Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to November race for California governor The former federal health secretary has secured enough votes in California’s primary election to advance. His challenger is still unknown. June 6, 2026