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California Insurance Commissioner Candidates Vow Reform, Fixes for FAIR Plan

At a Pacific Palisades forum, several candidates discussed wildfire risks and more transparency on rate changes.

Republicans Lead in California Governor Race After Debate Cancellation

Debate implosion and Democratic disarray play into GOP frontrunners' hands

Maher Criticizes California Gubernatorial Candidates Invited to Debate

The host says the diverse group of candidates are 'different types of people I don't want'

Rancho Cucamonga Council Candidates Debate Growth vs. Quality of Life

Challenger VanGorden faces off against incumbent Scott in District 2 race.

California 'Jungle' Primary Could Hand Governor's Race to Republicans

Polling shows GOP candidates leading in a crowded Democratic field, raising concerns about a Republican victory in the heavily blue state.

Katie Porter Outlines Energy, Federal Funding Positions During Riverside Campaign Stop

Gubernatorial candidate discusses California's energy policy, environmental justice, and federal-state relations

Los Angeles Mayor's Race Heats Up with Crowded Field

Incumbent Karen Bass faces challenge from over 3 dozen candidates, including a prominent progressive

California Sheriff Seizes More Ballots, Defying State Attorney General

Riverside County sheriff's investigation into unsubstantiated election fraud claims draws rebuke from state officials

LA County Registrar Launches Voter Outreach Ahead of 2026 Primary

Millions of registered voters to receive election information postcards and language access mailers

California Court Denies Appeal to Stop Riverside County Sheriff's Election Fraud Probe

Sheriff Chad Bianco seized over 611,000 ballots from a November special election, claiming a potential discrepancy in the vote count.

Proposed Replacement for Scrapped USC Governor's Debate Falls Apart

Candidates of color excluded from original debate unable to attend last-minute forum

Court Rejects Bid to Pause Riverside County Sheriff's Probe of 656,000 Seized Ballots

California Attorney General's effort to suspend the investigation into a potential vote discrepancy has been denied by an appeals court.

California Democrats Cancel Debate, Citing Diversity Concerns

Planned USC gubernatorial debate scrapped hours before start, sparking criticism of party's priorities

USC Cancels Gubernatorial Debate After Excluding Candidates of Color

The university faced backlash over its decision to only invite certain candidates based on a "data-driven" formula.

Swalwell Drops Lawsuit Against FHFA Director Bill Pulte, Faces Ballot Challenge

Rep. Eric Swalwell's decision to drop his lawsuit marks a turning point in how political disputes are waged and challenged.

California Sheriff Seizes Ballots, Sparking Criticism

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, took possession of over 650,000 ballots, citing unsubstantiated fraud claims.

Riverside County Sheriff Seizes Over 500,000 Ballots in CA Governor's Race

Investigation raises concerns about election denialism if sheriff wins governorship

California Sheriff Seizes Ballots from 2025 Election

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco claims ballot count discrepancy, sparking concerns over election integrity.

California Sheriff Seizes Ballots in Probe of 2025 Election

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco claims discrepancy in ballot count, sparking concerns over election integrity.

California Can Have Both Easy Voting and Quicker Election Results

Experts say the state can preserve its friendly voting system while speeding up ballot tabulation.

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