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Protest encampments such as this one at San Francisco State University against the war in Gaza have now spread to a half dozen campuses across California. (Sam Cheng/Adobestock)

Campus protests opposing war in Gaza grow across CA

Massive protests and tent encampments opposing the war in Gaza are growing at universities across California, with classes canceled at the University …

A new report from UCLA and the Bipartisan Policy Center found election officials in larger cities, especially in swing states, have been more likely to be harassed or threatened in the past few years. (Krakenimages.com/Adobe Stock)

Report: CA election worker turnover has soared in recent years

A new report showed turnover among California chief election officials reached 57% in 2022, a record high. It then declined this year to 40%…

Un nuevo informe encuentra que los funcionarios electorales en las ciudades m�s grandes, especialmente en los estados indecisos, han tenido m�s probabilidades de ser acosados o amenazados en los �ltimos a�os. (Krakenimages.com/Adobe Stock)

Informe: Rotación de trabajadores electorales se dispara en los últimos años

Un nuevo informe muestra que la rotación entre los principales funcionarios electorales de California alcanzó el 57% en 2022, un ré…

Una nueva encuesta de AARP entre mujeres californianas de 40 a�os o m�s revela que al 71% le preocupa que la asistencia m�dica sea asequible, y al 68%, el acceso a una asistencia a largo plazo accesible. (Gota de tinta/Adobestock)

Encuesta: Mujeres en CA mayores de 40 años, muy propensas a votar

Casi el 80% de las mujeres californianas de 40 años o más dicen estar muy motivadas para votar, según una nueva encuesta de AARP…

A new AARP survey of California women age 40 and older found 71% are concerned about affordable health care and 68% are worried about access to affordable long-term care. (Ink drop/Adobestock) A new AARP survey of California women age 40 and older found that 71% are concerned about affordable health care, and 68% are worried about access to affordable long-term care. (Ink drop/Adobestock)

Survey: CA women age 40-plus highly likely to vote

Nearly 80% of California women age 40 and older say they are highly motivated to vote, according to a new survey from AARP. Researchers for the new …

Students and staff from colleges marched in Sacramento on Thursday calling for lawmakers to address the high cost of tuition and housing. (Matthew Hardy/CFT)

College students, staff rally in Sacramento for 'March in March'

Hundreds of college students and staff from across the state held a march and rally in Sacramento on Thursday, calling for changes to make higher …

Protests in favor of sending U.S. aid to Ukraine are planned across the country on Saturday to mark two years since the conflict began. (Igor Tregub)

Rallies across CA, U.S. planned for anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Pro-Ukraine rallies are planned in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco as well as cities across the United States this weekend, marking the …

No one has taken public responsibility for sending a powder-laced envelope to the elections office in rural Yuba County last week. (Anastasia Gaikova/Adobe Stock)

Good-government groups speak out after fentanyl sent to CA elections office

The Justice Department is investigating after the Yuba County Elections Office north of Sacramento received an envelope with white powder testing posi…

The National Medal of Honor Museum, currently under construction, will tell the history of the Medal of Honor and the courageous Americans who earned it. (Medal of Honor Foundation)

Medal of Honor recipients to be honored at Sunday's Cowboys/Giants game

More than a dozen Medal of Honor recipients will be honored at halftime of the Cowboys-Giants National Football League game this Sunday, in honor of …

For a proposed initiative to qualify for a California ballot, backers must gather more than 546,000 signatures by next April. (Mariusz/Adobe Stock)

Signature gathering starts for CA initiative to restrict transgender student rights

Three proposed ballot initiatives affecting transgender students are now in the signature-gathering stage in California. The group Protect Kids …

National Election Hero Day started three years ago as an annual holiday to show support for election workers who were vilified in the run-up to the 2020 election. (Myphotobuddy/Adobe Stock)

Pro-democracy groups plan to monitor Shasta County election

Election Hero Day and tomorrow, "good government" groups will be monitoring the local election in rural Shasta County, to support election workers …

Treinta y cinco estados exigen que los votantes presenten una identificaci�n en el lugar de votaci�n; California no lo hace. (Vesperstock/Adobestock)

CA aprueba recolección de firmas para iniciativa electoral sobre ID de votantes

Los partidarios de una iniciativa electoral propuesta para exigir una identificación gubernamental para votar acaban de obtener la aprobació…

Thirty-five states require voters to present an ID at the polling place; California does not. (Adobe Stock)

CA approves signature gathering for ballot initiative on voter ID

Backers of a proposed ballot initiative to require government ID to vote have just gotten state approval to start gathering signatures. A group …

A company that currently facilitates betting on things like the outcome of the Hollywood writers' strike is asking for permission to take bets on control of Congress after the next election. (Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock)

Feds Consider Whether to Allow Betting on Election Outcomes

A proposal to allow betting on which political party will control Congress is drawing opposition from pro-democracy groups and from a coalition of pro…

Una empresa que actualmente facilita apuestas sobre cosas como el resultado de la huelga de guionistas de Hollywood est� pidiendo autorizaci�n para realizar apuestas sobre el control del Congreso despu�s de las pr�ximas elecciones. (Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock)

Federales consideran permitir apuestas sobre los resultados electorales

Una propuesta que podría permitir apuestas sobre qué partido político controlará el Congreso está generando oposición en…

Assembly Bill 421 would reform California's ballot referenda process, which seeks to repeal laws. It would not apply to ballot initiatives supporting new policy. (Vic Joly/Adobe Stock)

Unions, Environmental Advocates Press to Reform CA Referendum Process

Unions, environmental groups and other progressive organizations are leading the charge to reform California's referendum process, which allows …

El proyecto de ley 421 de la Asamblea pretende reformar el proceso de refer�ndum electoral de California, el cual pretende derogar leyes. No se aplicar�a a las iniciativas electorales que apoyen nuevas pol�ticas. (Vic Joly/Adobe Stock)

Sindicatos y defensores del medio ambiente presionan para reformar referéndum en CA

Sindicatos, grupos ecologistas y otras organizaciones progresistas están liderando la reforma del proceso de referéndum de California…

Multiple states have strengthened protections for election workers, following a surge in threats and harassment over the past few years. (Krakenimages.com/Adobestock)

Election Officials Call for Action to Protect Democracy

American democracy is in mortal danger as the 2024 election approaches, according to experts at a conference held at the University of California…

M�ltiples estados han fortalecido las protecciones para los trabajadores electorales, luego de un aumento en las amenazas y el acoso en los �ltimos a�os. (Krakenimages.com/Adobestock)

Funcionarios electorales llaman a la acción para proteger la democracia

La democracia estadounidense está en peligro mortal a medida que se acercan las elecciones de 2024, según expertos en una conferencia …

CA 'Just Safe' Campaign Aims to Redefine Public Safety

Social justice advocates have just launched a new public education campaign. It's called "Just Safe," and it's aimed at changing the conversation …

La campaña “Just Safe” de California tiene como objetivo redefinir la seguridad pública

Defensores de la justicia social acaban de lanzar una nueva campaña de educación pública. Se llama "Just Safe" y tiene como objetivo …

Members of Communities for a New California speak at a redistricting hearing in Indio. (Anna Lisa Vargas)

The Latino Vote: Countering the 'Sleeping Giant' Narrative

Groups promoting Latino political participation are keen to get rid of the stereotype of Latino voters as a "sleeping giant," especially in light of t…

According to the Pew Research Center, the number of eligible Hispanic voters in the United States has increased by 4.7 million since 2018. (Adobe Stock)

Expert: Both Political Parties Missed Opportunity to Drive Latino Turnout

Conventional wisdom said in a close election like this week's midterms, turnout is key, and a new poll from a Latino rights group found both parties …

Seg�n el Pew Research Center, el n�mero de votantes hispanos elegibles en los Estados Unidos ha aumentado a 4.7 millones desde 2018. (Adobe Stock)

Experto: Ambos partidos políticos perdieron la oportunidad de impulsar la participación latina

La sabiduría popular dice que en una elección tan reñida como la de esta semana, la participación es clave, y una nueva encuesta …

Los observadores electorales no han informado ning�n problema significativo con la votaci�n anticipada en California en lo que va del a�o. (Arsenypopel/Adobestock)

Día de Elecciones de Medio Término, expertos abordan mitos electorales

Millones de californianos ya han votado, pero millones más se dirigirán a las urnas hoy, ya sea para votar en persona o para entregar su …

Election watchers have not reported any significant issues with early voting in California so far this year. (Arsenypopel/Adobestock)

On Midterm Election Day, Experts Tackle Election Myths

Millions of Californians have already voted but millions more will head to the polls today - to either vote in person or drop off their mail-in ballo…

The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Digital Storm/Adobe Stock)

CA Older Voters Expected to Dominate Midterm Election

Early in-person voting starts this Saturday in dozens of counties across the Golden State, and this year, older adults are expected to have outsized …

La elecci�n general es el martes 8 de noviembre. Las urnas est�n abiertas de 7 a.m. a 8 p.m. (Digital Storm/Adobe Stock)

Previsto que votantes mayores de CA dominen elecciones de mitad de período

La votación anticipada en persona comienza este sábado en docenas de condados en todo el Estado Dorado y, este año, se espera que los …

Students at UC Berkeley protest the occupation of Gaza by Israeli forces. (LSJP)

Controversy Over Free Speech Roils Berkeley Law School

Pro-Palestinian advocates are speaking out to support student groups at the University of California-Berkeley Law School who voted not to host Zionist…

Community outreach workers like DeAnna Pitmann have been canvassing low-income neighborhoods to answer any questions people might have on how and where to vote. (California Calls)

Good Government Groups Press for Voter Education Funds in Budget

As California's state budget negotiations intensify, pro-democracy groups are asking lawmakers to put more money into voter outreach, to help …

The March for Our Lives movement organized a school walkout in 2018, after the massacre at a high school in Parkland, Fla. Since then, there have been 119 school shootings in the United States. (Ari Elkins/MFOL-LA)

Dozens of Rallies on Gun-Violence Prevention Set for This Weekend

More than 300 marches are set for this weekend, including dozens in California, all calling on Congress to tighten gun laws in the wake of an …

Abortion-rights groups want Congress to pass the Women's Health Protection Act, which would supersede state-based restrictions and legalize the procedure nationwide. (Relif/Adobe Stock)

Lawmakers Press for CA Constitutional Amendment to Protect Abortion Rights

Leaders from the California Legislative Women's Caucus vowed to protect a person's right to have an abortion in the Golden State after a leaked draft …

Multiple states including California, Colorado, Maine, Oregon and Washington are moving to protect election workers from intimidation. (New Africa)

Hearing Tuesday on Bill to Protect Election Workers

Since 2020, a growing number of election workers have been threatened, harassed, and even spat on - so tomorrow the State Senate Judiciary Committee …

M�ltiples estados, incluidos California, Colorado, Maine, Oreg�n y Washington, se est�n moviendo para proteger a los trabajadores electorales de la intimidaci�n. (New Africa)

Audiencia el martes sobre medida para proteger a trabajadores electorales

Desde 2020, miles de trabajadores electorales han sido amenazados, escupidos o acosados en los EE. UU., por lo que mañana el Comité …

Un nuevo estudio recomienda m�s educaci�n electoral sobre los centros de votaci�n para los grupos con menor participaci�n en las urnas, en particular para los j�venes y las comunidades de color. (Lamar Carter/Adobestock)

Investigación: Voto por correo promueve equidad y reduce brecha racial

La pandemia cambió la forma en que votamos en California, y algunas reformas hicieron que los patrones de votación fueran más …

A new study recommends more voter education about vote centers for groups with lower turnout at the polls, in particular for younger people and communities of color. (Lamar Carter/Adobestock)

Study: Vote-by-Mail Promotes Equity, Reduces Racial Gap in Voting

The pandemic changed the way we vote in California, and some reforms made voting patterns more equitable, while others did not, according to a new …

A study from Common Cause found that the 2020 election, which was the first with universal mail-in ballots in California, saw the highest voter turnout in state history. Around 81% of registered voters cast a ballot. (3desc/Adobestock)

Good-Government Groups Recruit Nonpartisan Poll Monitors, Prep Voters

The June 7 midterm primary election is less than two months away, and clean-elections groups are working to clear up misconceptions and recruit …

Un estudio de Causa Com�n encontr� que la elecci�n de 2020, fue la primera con boletas universales por correo en California, y vio la mayor participaci�n de votantes en la historia del estado. Alrededor del 81% de los votantes registrados emitieron su voto. (3desc/Adobestock)

Grupos de buen gobierno reclutan monitores electorales no partidistas y asesoran votantes

Faltan menos de dos meses para las elecciones primarias intermedias del 7 de junio, y los grupos de elecciones transparentes están trabajando …

The last day to register to vote in the California primary is May 23. (Gguy/Adobestock)

Prepping for the Primary: Is Your Voter Registration Up to Date?

The primary election is coming up in just three months, so it's time to make sure your voter registration is up to date. A lot of people moved …

California will need to hire thousands of poll workers in advance of the primary election this spring and the general election in November. (Lisa F. Young/Adobe Stock)

Want to Help Preserve Democracy? Sign Up as a Poll Worker

Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, and counties across California and nationwide are looking to hire. Between the pandemic and the …

Counterprotesters attack a car at a Ku Klux Klan rally in Anaheim in February 2016. (Brian Levin)

Expert: Right-Wing Violence More Likely Close to Midterm Election

As the midterm elections approach this fall, experts are warning political violence could flare up, not necessarily another attack on the Capitol…

Hundreds of pro-democracy rallies, such as this one on Capitol Hill in October, are planned for this Thursday around the country. (League of Conservation Voters)

Dozens of CA Pro-Democracy Rallies Set for Thursday

More than 60 rallies and candlelight vigils are taking place across California on Thursday, all to mark the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Capitol …

Environmental groups want to keep towns such as Alpine in the Sierras in a single political district, rather than combine them with cities on the San Joaquin Valley floor. (Constantine Kulikovsky/Wikimedia Commons)

Redistricting Commission Urged to Consider Environmental Justice

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- As the California Citizens Redistricting Commission prepares to decide on the final legislative maps, conservation groups are …

The nonpartisan California Redistricting Commission is charged with mapping out legislative districts based on the 2020 census data. (Vesperstock)

CA Good-Government Groups Focus on Racial Equity in Redistricting

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- As California enters the final stretch in the redistricting process, civil rights groups are pressing the state's redistricting …

The California Citizens' Redistricting Commission is charged with drawing new legislative maps that take communities of interest into account. (Svanblar/iStockphotos)

Latino Advocates Slam California’s New Redistricting Maps

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Latino civil-rights groups are criticizing the draft legislative maps just released by the California Citizens' Redistricting …

An artists' rendering of the proposed National Medal of Honor Museum. (NMOHM)

Medal of Honor Museum Preparing to Break Ground

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- This Veterans Day, Americans are pulling together in support of a new National Medal of Honor Museum set to break ground in …

Election envelopes for ballots in California are not uniform; they vary from county to county.(Pixelbot/Adobe Stock)

Fact vs. Fiction in CA Recall; Experts Address the Rumors

By Sameea Kamal for CalMatters.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service, reporting for the CalMatters - California News …

The 2020 census shows that California is now home to more than 39.5 million people, and Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the country, with more than 10 million residents. (Driftwood/Adobestock)

New Census Data Helps CA Communities Prep for Redistricting

LOS ANGELES - New census data shows California is the second most diverse state in the nation, behind Hawaii - and that has big implications for new …

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