California election news
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California AG Rob Bonta returning $155K of Duong contributions
The California Attorney General is returning $155,000 of campaign contributions given to him by members of Oakland's Duong family, who were raided by the FBI in June.
1 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
After months of dodging the question, Steve Garvey says he’ll vote for Donald Trump over Biden
Garvey campaign ducked the question as recently as this Monday.
5 min read - USThe Desert Sun
Desert Hot Springs voters to decide on sales tax hike in order to maintain city services
A one cent sales tax increase in Desert Hot Springs would generate about $2,400,000 in revenue every year if it passes.
4 min read - PoliticsFresno Bee
If Gavin Newsom runs for president, how will his record as California governor play nationally?
“The history books are going to judge you based on how you do your job at your current station in political life.”
5 min read - PoliticsThe Desert Sun
Newsom withdraws ballot challenge to Prop. 47 reform effort in dramatic about-face
After weeks of frenzied negotiations, Gov. Gavin Newsom reversed course on his proposed anti-crime ballot measure a day after publicly announcing it.
3 min read - PoliticsKTLA articles
California Senate candidate Steve Garvey says he would vote for Trump ‘right now’
Former Los Angeles Dodgers player Steve Garvey speaks to KTLA’s John Fenoglio about running for the California Senate as a Republican in a blue state. Garvey, who is vying for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat, acknowledges his journey is an uphill battle that won’t be easy. “I want to be the next senator from […]
3 min read - PoliticsModesto Bee
Gavin Newsom drops Prop. 47 initiative days after announcing it. He’s leaving to back Joe Biden
Newsom is headed to Washington, D.C. to meet with the president and other governors.
4 min read - USRedding Record Searchlight
Tempers flare as Shasta supervisors vote down Garman nomination to elections commission
The vote came after chaotic and rancorous public comment punctuated by hostilities boiling over between Shasta supervisors Garman and Crye.
6 min read - USThe Stockton Record
Stockton needs more transparency about paid political consultants: grand jury
The push in the grand jury's June report for transparency surrounding consultants arose from its investigation into 209 Times.
4 min read - PoliticsSan Luis Obispo Tribune
Gavin Newsom heading to the White House as Democratic governors meet with Biden
The California governor‘s trip comes as President Joe Biden is under fire for his lackluster debate performance June 27.
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
California Democrats want to defeat ‘draconian’ Prop. 47 changes with new initiative. Here’s how
California voters may consider two ballot measures changing Proposition 47 this fall.
3 min read - USSacramento Bee
Twin Rivers superintendent moves to fill board vacancy. The union calls foul. Who’s right?
The board plans to replace the retiring trustee within two weeks to avoid triggering a special election.
5 min read - USKRON
Oakland City Council to vote on putting Thao recall on November ballot
(KRON) — The Oakland City Council will take up a vote Tuesday on whether or not to put the recall of Mayor Sheng Thao on the ballot in November. Organizers of the recall effort, which is backed by the Oakland chapter of the NAACP, announced they had amassed the required number of signatures just days […]
1 min read - USThe Salinas Californian
California lawmakers reach agreement on $10 billion school bond
The bill asked for $14 billion, which would have made it one of the largest school bonds in California history. But it dropped to $10 billion.
5 min read - USThe Bakersfield Californian
Boudreaux suspends campaign for Congress, endorses Fong
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux is suspending his campaign for Congress, and instead is endorsing Rep. Vince Fong in the Nov. 5 election. In a video released to supporters Monday, Boudreaux acknowledged "things came up short for us in the May 21 special election" for California's 20th Congressional District, a race the Tulare County sheriff lost by 21 percentage points. The 20th District ...
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
California Democrats got dragged into changing Prop. 47 — even though many still oppose it
California leaders are pushing lawmakers to get on board with their own version of Proposition 47 changes by Wednesday.
3 min read - PoliticsModesto Bee
Why California GOP Senate nominee Steve Garvey won’t be going to the Republican convention
The convention is arguably the election year’s best political networking opportunity.
2 min read - USVisalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux suspends Congressional campaign; endorses Vince Fong
Boudreaux entered the race for the open Congressional seat in December amid legal uncertainty over Fong’s eligibility in the race.
2 min read - USVC Star | Ventura County Star
Oxnard's Riverpark tax measures return to council with a twist
The Oxnard council will consider proposed new rules concerning the city's special tax districts Tuesday in the wake of Riverpark ballot measures.
4 min read - PoliticsKSEE articles
Mike Boudreaux suspends bid for Congress, makes endorsement
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Mike Boudreaux, the sheriff of Tulare County and candidate for California’s 20th congressional district, has quit the race to represent the area on Capitol Hill. In a video posted to social media, Boudreaux announced that he is suspending his campaign for Congress and endorsing former competitor Vince Fong. Boudreaux expressed thanks […]
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