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Trump to Visit California on Friday After Wildfire Devastation
‘It would be better if I went as president,’ Trump said, after considering an earlier visit.
California Gov. Newsom Will Raise Flags to Full-Staff for Trump’s Inauguration
Several other governors will also raise flags on Jan. 20.
7 Takeaways From Trump’s First Post-Election Press Conference
The president-elect said he thought that establishing peace between Russia and Ukraine would be a harder task than peace between Israel and Hamas.
Newsom Announces California Special Elections Dates
The special elections will be held in April 2025, with the primaries scheduled for February.
New Bill Would Help California Counties Tally Votes Quicker
After some election results took a month to determine a winner, a Central Valley lawmaker is looking to restore the public’s faith in the process.
SoCal Man Faces Felony Charges for Submitting Voter Registrations for Cartoon Cats
Defendant says registering fake cats should be legal, according to the state’s voter registration laws.
Last US Congressional Race Has Been Called
The Republican incumbent trails his Democratic challenger by 187 votes in the 13th Congressional District in California.
Nearly 90,000 Ballots Left to Count in California With Deadline Fast Approaching
Volunteers are rushing to cure ballots in a House race with razor thin margins.
Democrat Adam Gray Takes Lead in Tight California Congressional Race
The former Assemblyman leads incumbent Rep. John Duarte by just 182 votes in the Central California district.
Rep. Michelle Steel Concedes in California’s 45th District Congressional Race
The latest returns from the Nov. 5 election showed Democratic challenger Derek Tran with a 613-vote lead in the race over the Republican incumbent.
Here Are the Last 3 Uncalled House Races
California’s 13th and 45th Congressional District and Iowa’s First Congressional District results are coming down to the wire.
2 Key Congressional Races Still Uncalled in California
Although the Republican Party secured a unified Republican government in the 2024 election, several races remain too close to call, including two in California.
Trump’s Win Means It’s Time for California to Leave the US, Group Says
Supporters of the ‘Calexit’ campaign hope to qualify a ballot initiative for the 2026 election.
California Republican Wins Both Assembly and Congressional Seats
The resignation of former Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) set in motion a chain of events that resulted in Rep. Vince Fong (R-Calif.) winning two races.
With 63 Percent of Voters Backing Her Recall, Bay Area District Attorney Concedes
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, elected in 2022, touts her ‘incredible strides toward serving the victims in this county.’
SoCal County Voters Approve Measure to Guarantee Funding for Law Enforcement
San Bernardino County voted to give raises to some elected officials and provide minimum levels of resources for sheriff’s department staffing.
Court Dismisses California’s Lawsuit Against City’s Voter ID Law
Huntington Beach moves forward with its law requiring voter ID after 2026, according to the city attorney.
Challenger Overtakes Michelle Steel in Congressional Race by 36 Votes
Democratic challenger Derek Tran holds his first lead over Republican Rep. Michelle Steel Sunday in the 45th Congressional District in California.
