February 9, 2017
Pres. Donald Trump has threatened to force Mexico to pay for his border wall by targeting money transfers into Mexico, or remittances. This would affect U.S. citizens as well as Mexicans.
December 20, 2016 | Ben Adler
The California Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a November ballot measure that seeks to streamline the state’s death penalty system to consider a lawsuit filed by Proposition 66 opponents.
December 16, 2016 | Ben Adler
More California voters cast ballots in last month's election than ever before, but not a record-high percent. Meanwhile, more Californians voted by mail than in any general election in a presidential year.
December 6, 2016 | Ben Adler
Proposition 54 is already being tested at the state Capitol, less than one month after its approval by California voters. The ballot measure requires the Legislature to post bills in print and online for 72 hours before taking final votes.
November 28, 2016 | Ben Adler
California election officials are rejecting President-elect Donald Trump’s unfounded claim of “serious voter fraud” in the state.
November 22, 2016 | Ben Adler
Two weeks after Election Day, the Associated Press has called the final two unresolved California ballot measures.
November 21, 2016 | Ben Adler
Two weeks after Election Day, two California propositions and numerous local races remain too close to call. That’s because counties estimate there are still more than two million unprocessed ballots.
November 16, 2016 | Ben Adler
It’s often said that “as California goes, so goes the nation.” But that’s rarely been less true than in last week’s election. Two of California’s most highly respected pollsters say the results underscore just how different the Golden State is.
November 11, 2016
“There are a lot of people…who are feeling dispirited at best," Harris said Thursday. "Part of what we are here to say is, ‘You are not alone. You matter.’”
November 10, 2016
Predictably, Clinton defeated Trump in California by nearly 2-1. But despite approving several progressive measures, the state's voters sent out mixed messages on just how far they were willing to go.
