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Over 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens are not on Calif. voter rolls, analysis finds
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 4 in 10 names flagged as possible noncitizen voters in California by the Trump administration cannot even be found on the state’s voter rolls, according to a legal filing Saturday by an immigrant rights group. It’s the first outside analysis of a list that the Department of […]
Another poll finds California billionaires tax losing support
A second major poll this week finds support slipping for California’s proposed billionaires tax, while...
Teens work, drive and pay taxes. But should they vote? This California city will soon decide
In Culver City, a local ballot measure before voters — adult voters, that is —...
Right-wing provocateur James O’Keefe charged with unlawful voting in Minnesota
O’Keefe and another content creator, Cam Higby, are accused of breaking the law when they...
California confidence index jumps as election looms
Optimism is 29% below October 2024, just before Donald Trump won a second term.
This California Latino voter guide backs Republicans. Who is behind it?
A group looking to make inroads with Latino voters in the November election has ties...
In LA, a federal judge considers the DOJ’s request to block 20,000 California ballots
In the meantime, the judge said threats against election workers should end immediately.
Has my 2026 ballot been counted? How to check — and what to do if there’s an issue
In California, voters are mailed their ballot about a month before Election Day. They can...
How Silicon Valley billionaires are fighting the Prop 40 wealth tax
The latest Silicon Valley billionaire club is a $333 million political ad machine that is...
Are noncitizens voting illegally in California? What to know as federal dispute continues
The state says the federal government is trying to sow doubt in the integrity of...
DOJ voter challenges hit Butte County; most people on list didn’t have a ballot anyway
Butte was not the only county to receive a DOJ letter. Similar letters were sent...
Santa Clara County refuses to share voter registration data or not count ballots despite DOJ demands
The county said that the DOJ's requests were unlawful and would require a judicial warrant.
Endorsement: These propositions just pump borrowed money into a broken system
The solution offered by these measures is to load taxpayers and home buyers with debt...
Fiscal accountability and transparency at heart of Santa Clara County Board of Education race
Incumbent Raeena Lari will go head-to-head with Karla Dominguez-Vega, a student support specialist in Morgan...
Berkeley considers starting a public bank with taxpayer dollars
If approved, the bank would not operate like a retail bank but would instead lend...
A sign of the times? Political sign theft, vandalism pops up in South Bay cities
Each South Bay city has their own rules for where residents put up political signs,...
Bay Area elections offices receive ‘threatening’ letters from Department of Justice as midterms near
Elections officials across California were ordered to set aside ballots that the Trump administration said...
The millions spent by California billionaires against Prop. 40 is about 0.07% of their wealth
From 2022 to 2026, California billionaire wealth grew nearly tripled.
Why are elections different for California Supreme Court and appeals court judges?
Appellate judges are subject to retention elections rather than competitive elections.
How Mark Zuckerberg pushed Meta to shield him from California’s proposed wealth tax
Over dinner with board members on Sept. 9, Zuckerberg effectively gave them an ultimatum: If...
Ohio’s Vivek Ramaswamy bankrolls disturbing ad with rival’s estranged mom
Acton and her brother say their mom protected their step-father whom Acton accused of raping...
Legislative attorneys say definition used by Prop. 45 likely excludes data centers
Proponents of an environmental permitting reform ballot measure say state attorneys have cleared Proposition 45...
Thousands of California voters got duplicate vote-by-mail ballots. Here’s what happened
The Tulare County elections office in California's Central Valley was suddenly getting peppered with questions...
‘Where did they get this from?’: Bay Area woman swept up in Trump DOJ’s purge of alleged fraudulent voters
The woman, a permanent legal resident, was among 28 people charged with federal crimes under...
Trump uses antisemitic ‘Shylock’ slur to defend GOP Kansas senator
Marshall, who is not Jewish, is locked in an unexpectedly tight reelection battle against Democrat...
Finding new ways to get Bay Area’s Gen Z voters to the polls
Battling past low turnout of young voters, teen activists try to persuade Gen Zers their...
Plan to eliminate honors classes becomes issue in Bay Area school board races
Some districts have proposed "detracking" -- removing accelerated classes -- as one way to close...
Today is the last day for Californians to register to vote by mail
Deadline to register to vote by mail in Nov. 3 election is Monday Oct. 19.
Endorsement: Back Prop. 43 to restore voter-approved restrictions on local taxes
Californians have already approved these limits twice, only to have courts erode the will of...
Justice Department warns California officials in new letter about processing ballots from suspected noncitizens
The letter is the latest salvo in an ongoing tussle with heavily Democratic California.
California woman who registered her dog to vote pays for anti-voter fraud billboards
She agreed to pay $1,500 to fund 4 of the anti-voter fraud billboards along the...
AC Transit plans cuts to services, operating hours if Regional Transit Measure fails
Contingency plans include the elimination of transbay routes and curtailed riding schedules, agency officials say.
Endorsement: Concord voters should focus on Bay Area’s largest housing development
Elect Laura Hoffmeister, Dena Acosta-Beere and Laura Nakamura to keep 12,000-home weapons station project progressing.
South Bay water district board member removed from meeting after shouting match, sues agency as her re-election looms
Rebecca Eisenberg, of Palo Alto, was abusive to staff, independent investigation finds
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors: Affordable housing and budget shortfall, important issues for District 5 candidates
Daly City Councilmember Juslyn Manalo and South San Francisco Councilmember Mark Nagales are competing to...
Would Republican Steve Hilton give California millionaires a tax cut?
In a CNN debate last month, Democrat Xavier Becerra said his Republican rival, Steve Hilton,...
Endorsement Cheat Sheet: Mercury News and East Bay Times Editorial Boards’ picks for California’s Nov. 3 general election
Read our explanations for how we reached positions on the most important races and measures...
Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI to testify before NYC Council after subpoena
Council Speaker Julie Menin said SpaceXAI's absence from last week's hearing was "unacceptable."
49ers, budget loom large in the Santa Clara city elections
With a crowded race for mayor and two city council seats at stake in the...
How the GOP weaponized trans issues and left Democrats searching for a strategy
For the second election cycle in a row, the rights of transgender people have taken...
San Jose Unified school board candidates aim to repair community’s broken trust
Several candidates are running for the board's two open seats with a promise to restore...
Who’s donating to the billionaire-backed group that has raised almost $300 million to fight the wealth tax?
Building a Better California raised $45 million last week alone.
Melissa Hernandez loses endorsement after ‘racist dog whistle’ remarks at debate
Democratic officials weigh censure following allegations of anti-Muslim rhetoric
East Bay hospital workers stage ‘die-in’ to support billionaire wealth tax
Fearing hospital closures and widespread impacts from Trump healthcare cuts, St. Rose workers call to...
Top Democrats and allies join the wealthiest to fight a California billionaire tax
Billionaires are spending millions to fight the tax.
Endorsement: No on Measure RTM transit tax. BART created crisis; VTA doesn’t have one.
Billion-dollar annual levy on sales would affect Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo and...
Election 2026: Berkeley voters to decide on four ballot measures
New sales taxes, infrastructure bonds, renter's rights and a public bank are on the ballot...
Competing political factions define a fractious race for Cupertino city council
The 2026 Cupertino City Council election sees dueling political factions take center stage in a...
What are California’s 14 propositions on the November ballot?
California voters face an unusually long list of propositions to consider on the November ballot....
Wahab, Hernandez face off in Dublin debate for Congressional District 14
New incumbent spars with AIPAC-backed challenger in race for disgraced Eric Swalwell's former seat
After recent conflict and controversy, three seats are up for grabs at the Santa Clara Valley Water District
El Niño flood risk, new dams, and internal strife at the center of Silicon Valley's...
Milpitas’ budget woes loom large in mayoral, city council elections
Milpitas has a dire budget forecast, but candidates for city council disagree on how best...
Concord naval base’s future hangs on council elections
9 candidates across 3 districts compete to steer massive East Bay housing project
House control is up for grabs. Bay Area seats look safely Democratic
Bay Area representatives in Congress are up for reelection, but haven't seen well-funded opposition that...
Barrera vs. Shaw: This candidate for California superintendent of public instruction offers a practical path forward
Barrera is a detail-oriented incrementalist focused on student absenteeism and mental health while rival Sonja...
Saratoga City Council candidates outline vision for housing, fiscal responsibility
Saratoga City Council has three seats open in the November election with no incumbents, leaving...
Los Gatos council candidates grapple with ongoing housing, beach traffic issues
Six candidates for Los Gatos Town Council outlined their vision for the future of the...
Do I need to bring ID? Can I wear a shirt to support a candidate? Some helpful tips to know when voting this year
Helpful things to know about voting in November's general election.
Santa Cruz County school board candidate faces felony charges, including voter registration violation
A candidate for the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees, who already had...
Measure Q puts long-awaited Half Moon Bay farmworker housing to a public vote
Voters will decide whether Half Moon Bay should lease city-owned property for a 40-unit affordable...
Measure E asks Redwood City voters to consider rent control
The measure needs a simple majority to be approved.
Mountain View City Council hopefuls address top issues
Eight candidates are racing to fill three seats on the council.
Eight candidates vie for three Palo Alto City Council seats
Affordable housing, eco-friendly initiatives and a upgrades to a popular community center are hot topics...
Bay Area GOP chair recants election fraud claim about dead voters
John Turnacliff apologized to county officials after realizing he had received bad information from a...
Bay Area transit tax: Younger adults and renters most supportive, poll finds
A new poll finds 48% support for the Regional Transit Measure, revealing divisions over whether...
East San Jose school district asks voters to approve more than $215 million in tax measures
Supporters say the funds are needed after closures and budget shortfalls.
San Mateo County voters to consider $848 million facilities bond Measure V
If approved, Measure V would extend the community college district's existing bond tax rates to...
Election 2026: Bay Area ballots start going out Monday. Here are the voting deadlines to know
Bay Area counties begin mailing ballots Monday for the Nov. 3 election, with voters able...
Election 2026: Six candidates vie for two Antioch City Council seats
November’s race will see six candidates, a slate comprising familiar faces and newcomers looking for...
Richmond mayoral race pits veteran against political scion
Council member Claudia Jimenez, and Ahmad Anderson, who served on the city's economic development commission,...
Is Proposition 45 a housing solution or developer loophole?
Chamber of Commerce says deadlines will lower costs; environmental groups locked in high-stakes fight
11 candidates vie for 3 Pittsburg City Council seats
Eleven candidates are vying for three seats on the Pittsburg City Council this November.
Union City’s Sakakihara faces Price in state Senate race
Councilmember, who once was a Palantir executive, has support from Silicon Valley giants
Years of turnover in Milpitas city leadership a top issue in mayoral, council races
Six different people have led the city staff since 2019.
Will Palo Alto voters pay a half-cent sales tax to revamp the Cubberley Center?
The revenue would also allow the city to purchase seven acres of the Cubberley campus...
Election 2026: Pleasanton voters to decide mayor, council races
Mayor Jack Balch faces challenger Julie Testa as key city seats open up in upcoming...
Voter ID proponents accuse California Democrats of lying about Trump’s support for Proposition 39
Republican Assembly member Carl DeMaio, one of the measure’s authors, called Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier...
Clayton, Hercules voters to weigh raising sales tax
Measure M, Measure P would raise millions per year for the Contra Costa County cities
Election 2026: Richmond voters consider more fire department funding
Measure Q would approve $120 million to overhaul aging fire stations
San Ramon school board race highlights fiscal concerns
Rachel Hurd, the incumbent, faces off against Joel Woods, a political newcomer and teacher
The most vulnerable senators of 2026, about a month out from Election Day
Strong recruits, and a favorable political environment, have changed the Senate battleground in recent weeks.
Hayward mayor takes on conservative challenger
Incumbent defends 16-year record as political novice pushes 'Merchant Police'
Affordable housing and social programs top issues for East Palo Alto council candidates
Many candidates say they support affordable housing, youth development and new business opportunities
Measure U could add senior housing in Walnut Creek
Approval would alter BART-adjacent property to include 282 newly-built units
How San Jose City Council candidates plan to tackle housing affordability
While all six candidates support concentrating new housing development along transit corridors, commercial centers, or...
Becerra, Hilton to debate today: How to watch, and what to know
"It's the one chance that the voters have to see the candidates side by side,...
A mysterious dark money group gave Xavier Becerra $39,200. He’s sending it back
A spokesperson for Democrat Xavier Becerra’s campaign for governor said Monday the campaign is returning...
San Mateo’s housing future and budget shortfall are biggest issues facing council candidates
Plans on how the city can carry out its ambitious housing plan and close a...
Election 2026: More than $200 million spent fighting and supporting billionaire tax measure, and more to come
Opponents of the tax have vastly outraised the proposal’s supporters, with the anti-Prop 40 effort...
Precinct-based voting places are thing of past in most California counties. Here’s why
Official drop boxes remain the most popular method for retuning mail ballots that became California's...
Berkeley city council election important for surveillance technology and historic business preservation
Berkeley's November election will determine how city preserves historic businesses and uses surveillance technology
How do San Jose council candidates plan to handle the increasingly controversial data center issue?
While neighboring Bay Area cities have paused development to consider bans, San Jose is taking...
Becerra vs. Hilton: Where California’s 2026 governor candidates stand on housing, taxes, and the DMV
California voters have a choice between Democratic and Republican candidates' visions for their state.
Poll finds billionaire tax, counter-measures, lacking majority support
Unlike another recent independent poll, Friday's poll found Propositions 40, 41 and 42 all lacking...
Attorney general race repeats primary matchup with Rob Bonta heavily favored
Republican challenger Michael Gates has fundraised competitively and hopes Proposition 39 turnout boosts his underdog...
Hilton, Becerra’s California state voter guide statements are blank
As the guides have begun showing up in voters’ mailboxes, some have noted it’s missing...
Glazer: As BART warned of financial doom, it ramped up spending, refused to right-size agency
Voting against Measure RTM sales tax increase is not rejecting transit; it’s demanding prudent fiscal...
Latest poll finds Republican Hilton losing ground in California governor race
Republican Steve Hilton is losing ground to Democratic front-runner Xavier Becerra in the California governor...