Politics & Elections

San Francisco Democrats Reject Statewide Billionaire Tax Proposal

Learn what Proposition 40 would tax, where its proceeds would go, and what San Francisco Democrats' opposition changes.

Lake County swears in new district attorney and fire board members

Lake County's district attorney was reelected, while recent Lakeport fire-board changes include one appointment and one unconfirmed proposal.

Automatic license plate readers spark privacy debate in Tuolumne County

A practical guide to local ALPR use, California safeguards and the questions residents should ask before county adoption.

Tulare County Places Moratorium on New AI Data Center Projects

Learn where Tulare County's data-center pause applies, what it stops, and why the fairgrounds proposal is excluded.

Candidates Set for Stanislaus County School Board Races

See which 2026 Stanislaus County school board seats are contested, which are unopposed, and where to confirm the official list.

Solano County supervisors decline to support shipyard legislation

Why Solano supervisors paused California Forever's Collinsville shipyard bill, who voted how, and when residents can weigh in before 2027.

Shasta County supervisors delay commissioner swap after controversy

Readers can see what supervisors postponed, why notice mattered and how recusals limit the gun-range dispute.

Santa Cruz County Board Postpones Supervisors’ Salary Discussion

What the delay means, how supervisor pay is set now and which details residents should check when talks resume.

Santa Barbara County Establishes Film Commissioner Position

Learn what Santa Barbara County funded, how the contractor would help productions, and why no permanent hire exists yet.

San Joaquin County Judge Rejects Bid to Remove Lynch From Ballot

See why Lynch remains in Stockton's District 5 runoff and why the ruling does not resolve the criminal allegations.

FBI Searches Prompt Questions About San Bernardino County’s Dealings with Frank Lizarraga

A fact-based guide separates the FBI searches from two County land deals and identifies the records that matter next.

Riverside County sheriff could lose part of his job

See exactly which duties SB 1379 would remove from Riverside County's sheriff and what must happen before the change.

Nevada County League of Women Voters Emphasizes Individual Vote Power

Nevada County voters can find 2026 ballot help, registration deadlines and accessible ways to cast a ballot.

Calistoga seeks revision of Napa County fairgrounds agreement

Learn why Calistoga wants longer fairgrounds contracts and what a 50-year limit would—and would not—allow.

Mendocino County urged to vote on data center construction moratorium

Learn what Mendocino supervisors approved, what remains undecided, and where a future data center pause would not apply.

Monterey County board delays vote on Flock camera contract after public opposition

What Monterey County's Flock delay means for camera expansion, public costs, data sharing and the next vote.

Mariposa County Supervisors Discuss Indigent Defense Funding Options

Understand Mariposa County's defense spending, three proposed systems, and the October funding deadline.

Lassen County Approves Skyline Aggregates Quarry Project After Heated Public Debate

A clear guide to what county records prove, what remains unsettled, and how the proposed quarry could affect residents.

Lake County zoning board recommends moratorium on new data center projects

Learn what Lake County's proposed data-center pause would cover, where it applies and which approval remains pending.

Kings County Court Rules Recalled Avenal Council Members Unlawfully Hold Office

Understand why Avenal's recall remained valid and how four vacant seats affect council business and city services.

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