Bay Area Supreme Court ruling on voting won’t change California districts, but could hurt Democrats By Nigel Duara and Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | April 29, 2026 The law in California was primarily used to help Latinos gain political representation.
Education Voters to decide fate of $8M annual parcel tax for Peralta Community College District By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 28, 2026 Funds raised through Measure A are earmarked for academic classes, student services, and job training.
Bay Area Who wants to be California’s insurance commissioner? Your guide to the candidates By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | April 27, 2026 CalMatters interviewed five leading candidates who want to regulate one of the world’s biggest insurance markets. Here’s what they said.
Elections Voter ID initiative qualifies for California’s November election By Nadia Lathan | CalMatters | April 24, 2026 An upcoming ballot measure would add new voter ID requirements compelling people to prove their citizenship before they cast a ballot.
California Achievement gaps, artificial intelligence and more: state superintendent hopefuls detail their plans at candidate forums By Michael Burke | EdSource | April 24, 2026 The top candidates vying to be California’s next superintendent of public instruction took the stage for two virtual forums this week.
Elections Billionaire blitz: Steyer’s $132 million campaign dwarfs rivals in California governor race By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | April 24, 2026 Candidates' recent campaign finance disclosures also reveal Swalwell used campaign funds to pay an attorney defending him against misconduct accusations.
Elections California election officials face false choice: count votes quickly or count them right By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | April 24, 2026 Large partisan divide over election integrity.
Elections A plan to cut a California tax is going to voters. Why LA’s ‘mansion tax’ is at the center of it By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 22, 2026 Other cities would also see an impact if the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers' Association-sponsored measure passes in November.
Elections Lagging in polls and fundraising, Betty Yee drops out of California governor’s race By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | April 20, 2026 Yee did not immediately endorse another candidate but said she would do so in the next few days.
California Poll finds the race for California state superintendent is wide open By John Fensterwald | EdSource | April 17, 2026 The PPIC survey of 1,604 California adults was conducted between March 26 and April 3.