California Launches New Effort To Fight Election DisinformationSeptember 19, 2018 | Ben AdlerA new effort from the California secretary of state’s office seeks to crack down on false or misleading information intended to drive down voter turnout. But it comes with thorny legal and political questions. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
All Sacramento County Voters Will Get Mail-In Ballots Under New SystemMay 8, 2018 | Steve MilneSacramento County this week is rebooting its election system. Under the new Vote Center system, polling places no longer exist. Instead, voters will be getting ballots in the mail and can return them by mail or at drop-off sites or Vote Centers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Popular-Vote Measure To Start Signature GatheringMarch 7, 2017(AP) - Supporters of a California proposition asking if the president should be elected by popular vote have cleared the first hurdle to getting on the 2018 ballot.
New Law May Prolong Vote CountsNovember 19, 2014 | Steve MilneElection Day was two-weeks ago, but workers are still counting votes in some California counties and some close races are still undecided. Next year, tallying the votes could take even longer. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPrimary Election Voter Turnout Lowest In California HistoryJuly 11, 2014(AP) - It's official. The 25.2 percent turnout of registered voters in the California Primary is the lowest-ever in state history.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: New Sentencing Ballot Measure, State Help For Food IndustryJune 26, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia voters will decide this fall whether some low-level drug and theft offenses should be tried as misdemeanors instead of felonies. Meanwhile, the Legislature and Board of Equalization are pushing policies to help the food industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown To Take On Kashkari In November Governor's RaceJune 4, 2014 | Ben AdlerIt’s Democrat Jerry Brown against Republican Neel Kashkari for the right to be governor of California for the next four years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Voters To Decide Fate Of South Lake Tahoe Parking MetersJune 2, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe City of South Lake Tahoe could lose a quarter million dollars if voters approve a measure to remove parking kiosks and residential parking restrictions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Pushes Rainy Day Fund; Steinberg Signals DelayApril 28, 2014 | Ben AdlerWhen California Governor Jerry Brown made a rare appearance before a legislative committee Monday to support a “rainy day fund” constitutional amendment, the surprisingly warm reception in the room belied the tensions beginning to emerge. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSec. of State Candidates Disagree on Fundraising BanApril 23, 2014 | Katie OrrFour candidates for California’s Secretary of State covered issues from vote by mail elections to business licenses in a debate today. And they didn’t disagree on much. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
