California This bill could give Californians an ally on public record requests By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | September 12, 2023 A bipartisan bill would create a state ombudsperson to intervene when public records requests are denied.
Bay Area Young voter engagement has dipped since 2020. These groups want to change that By Catherine Allen | Bay City News | September 1, 2023 More than 200 organizations in the Bay Area work on improving political engagement.
California California’s high court upholds voting rights law By Lynn La | CalMatters | August 25, 2023 Santa Monica's at-large voting system was found to dilute the representation of certain minorities.
Elections Why a Colorado ambulance company wants to limit California taxes By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | August 24, 2023 American Medical Response has poured more than $3 million into a November 2024 initiative to raise requirements for levying taxes and fees.
Elections Pamela Price opponents take next steps in recall effort By Bay City News | August 15, 2023 Notice of intent to circulate a recall petition was filed Tuesday with the AC Registrar of Voters.
California This L.A. Democrat is a ‘New Testament kind of guy’ — and one of California’s most powerful voices on criminal justice By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | August 14, 2023 Reggie Jones-Sawyer, the leader of the Assembly Public Safety Committee, is under the spotlight.
California How California voters don’t look like their state By Lynn La | CalMatters | August 11, 2023 Voters are disproportionately older, whiter, and homeowners, among other factors.
housing California voters could force more sunlight on public records By Lynn La | CalMatters | August 3, 2023 A new initiative would, proponents say, dramatically overhaul access to public information in California.
California With Trump in mind, California Republicans change delegate rules ahead of 2024 primary By Lynn La | CalMatters | July 31, 2023 New rules appear to boost the former president -- and perhaps pull California onto center stage during nominations.
Bay Area Oakland NAACP slams district attorney By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | July 28, 2023 Alameda County DA Pamela Price says she is reforming a biased criminal justice system.