Good morning. It’s Friday, Sept. 20. Here’s what you need to know to start your day. With election day around the corner, we ...

Requiring two-thirds support to pass local taxes for parks, housing, transportation and other public investments is ...

We know that the fence-sitters in a few states will decide this election, but is there an obvious answer for how either ...

California officials cut billions from ambitious climate programs to offset an unexpected budget deficit. Now they hope ...

Special to the OBSERVER (KFF) - The proponents of Proposition 35, a November ballot initiative that would create ...

The general election is just 52 days away. In addition to local city council, school board and water board candidates seeking ...

A new statewide poll in California found that nearly three-quarters of Golden State residents support Proposition 36, a ...

California's newest law could land social media users who post, or repost, AI deepfakes that deceive voters about upcoming ...

PPIC findings show the ballot initiative borne out of frustration with property crime and fentanyl dealing has 71% support from likely voters.

Worries about retail theft and fentanyl deaths shaped a November ballot measure that would toughen some criminal penalties.

Learn about noncitizen voting laws in the U.S. and how state and local policies vary. Discover where noncitizens can vote in ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom is currently considering 38 AI-related bills, including the highly contentious SB 1047, ...