As of Friday afternoon, Prop 1 was ahead by the narrowest of margins – around 20,000 votes out of nearly 4.4 million votes counted. The initiative, which needs a simple majority to pass, would fund new mental health treatment facilities.
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Does Steve Garvey have a shot against Adam Schiff for U.S. Senate?
The Republican former baseball star and Democratic representative emerge from the top-two primary and will face off in November. Garvey has an uphill battle to become the first Republican to win statewide since 2006.
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Adam Schiff, Steve Garvey advance out of California’s U.S. Senate primary
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey were declared the winners of the top two slots and advance to the November general election.
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California: What to know on U.S. Senate race, Prop 1 on election day
Coverage of the California U.S. Senate race, Proposition 1 and other statewide issues in the March 5 primary.
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Would a Gavin Newsom recall do any better than 2021?
Conservative critics of California Gov. Gavin Newsom have announced another attempt to recall him from office. Voters overwhelmingly rejected a 2021 bid. But activists say the effort will at least force him to focus on the state’s problems.
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California’s U.S. Senate contenders make their final debate arguments
It was their last chance to critique each other on live television, but some of California’s four top U.S. Senate candidates took more advantage than others Tuesday night.
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How Los Angeles figured out how to build affordable housing at no public cost
The term “unsubsidized 100% affordable project” was once an oxymoron. Under Mayor Karen Bass, Los Angeles is now approving them by the hundreds.
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California gas tax revenue will drop by $6 billion, threatening roads
As the state battles climate change and Californians drive fewer gas-powered cars, tax revenue will drop substantially, according to a new state analysis. EV fees will make up only part of the transportation shortfall so lawmakers need new funding options.
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Porter and Schiff polling neck and neck in California Senate race, in lead for a runoff
As others struggle for traction in the race for Dianne Feinstein’s seat, it appears to be shaping up as a two-person contest, with Reps. Adam Schiff and Katie Porter likely to face off in the fall.
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In the Public Interest: In first Assembly session, Pellerin picks fight with Northern California conservatives
Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, a former Santa Cruz County clerk, ended the legislative session with 10 of her bills signed into law. Of those, six focused on voting. One bill, AB 969, takes direct aim at a controversy over a Shasta County plan to hand-count ballots in an upcoming special election.