Elections Ballot blockade: California industries rely on referenda to stop laws By Ben Christopher and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | December 12, 2022 The fast food and oil industries are only the latest to seek a referendum to stop, or at least delay, a law passed by the state Legislature.
City Alameda County posts certified final election results for Piedmont By Exedra Staff | December 9, 2022 The outcome was clear weeks ago, but results are not considered final until certified by the Registrar of Voters Office.
California New blood, Big Oil: California Legislature starts special session By Alexei Koseff and Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | December 6, 2022 A new California Legislature with a record number of women and plenty of new members faces a decision on oil profits.
parcel tax California court decision ups the odds for passing school parcel taxes By John Fensterwald | EdSource | December 6, 2022 Citizen-initiated measures would require only a simple majority vote, not two-thirds.
California A changing of the guard in Sacramento By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | December 2, 2022 With votes still being tallied, the state's largest oil producer may be without a representative for a special legislative session addressing oil profits.
Bay Area Political rancor has had chilling effect on public education, survey finds By Diana Lambert | EdSource | December 1, 2022 Classrooms have less instruction on race and racism and more harassment of LGBTQ youth, according to nationwide survey of principals.
Elections Thao declared winner of Oakland mayor race, vows ‘safer, more affordable, more just’ city By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News Foundation | November 25, 2022 Thao was elected through ranked-choice voting in a close race, eventually winning by 682 votes.
California After election win, California’s AG turns to investigating hospital algorithms for racial bias By Mark Kreidler | Kaiser Health News | November 22, 2022 Rob Bonta has begun an inquiry into hospital software programs that might bake in racial discrimination.
City Election 2022 | Election results update By Exedra Staff | November 18, 2022 County posts latest results before 8 p.m. Friday night; DA race is called.
gavin newsom California braces for post-Pelosi future By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | November 18, 2022 Pelosi will remain in Congress after stepping down from her leadership role.