California No legal battles for California’s new election maps. But what lessons can be learned? By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | February 14, 2022 California’s independent redistricting commission was slammed on social media and pummeled in public meetings.
City How to apply for City Council vacancy By City of Piedmont and Exedra Staff | January 24, 2022 Applications must be delivered to the City Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2022.
Education What’s behind the ‘Great Resignation’ of California lawmakers? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | January 10, 2022 A combination of new electoral districts, term limits, and political ambition lie behind many departures.
California California redistricting stumbles toward finish line By Foon Rhee | CalMatters | December 20, 2021 The state's independent redistricting commission has a Dec. 27 deadline to submit final report to the secretary of state.
budget Why is California’s redistricting commission under increasing scrutiny? By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | December 8, 2021 The independent citizens panel is facing questions over its spending and budget.
California Nunes resignation sparks massive political shakeup By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | December 7, 2021 Latest high profile political retirement comes as an independent state commission drafts new electoral maps.
California How much will California redistricting shift political power? By Sameea Kamal and Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | December 1, 2021 The redistricting commission is reviewing public comments and considering potential changes this week.
guns After looters ransack Bay Area stores, crime rises as 2022 state campaign issue By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | November 22, 2021 San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Jose, and Hayward have all seen smash-and-grab robberies this month.
California California redistricting: Which incumbents are in tough spots? By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | November 18, 2021 Preliminary maps put some leaders into less politically friendly districts, or in the same district as another incumbent.
Bay Area California redistricting 101: What you need to know By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | November 4, 2021 An FAQ for voters ahead of the release of preliminary congressional and legislative maps on Nov. 10.