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    California Democrats Cancel Debate, Citing Diversity Concerns

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

    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 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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    Recent news

    Mar. 22, 2026

    California Looks to Speed Up Vote Counting While Preserving Ease of Voting

    Reformer Kim Alexander offers steps to accelerate ballot tabulation and boost voter confidence in election results.

    Mar. 22, 2026

    California Grapples with Prolonged Election Tallies

    Experts propose solutions to speed up vote counting while preserving accessible voting system

    Mar. 14, 2026

    California Probes Petition Gatherers Offering Money for Signatures

    Video shows signature collectors in San Francisco allegedly paying people to sign ballot petitions using false names.

    Mar. 14, 2026

    California Probes Petition Gatherers Offering Money for Signatures

    State officials investigate allegations of illegal tactics to collect signatures for ballot measures.

    Mar. 10, 2026

    GOP Gubernatorial Hopeful Pleads with California Gas Execs: 'Do Not Give Up'

    Steve Hilton vows to overhaul energy policy if elected governor, criticizing Newsom's 'political hypocrisy'

    Mar. 8, 2026

    Fresno Lawmaker Faces Bombshell Divorce Allegations

    Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula accused of substance abuse issues in divorce filing by estranged wife

    Mar. 6, 2026

    California Democrats Divided as Gubernatorial Candidates Refuse to Drop Out

    Party chair's plea to cull crowded field goes largely unheeded, raising fears of Republican victory

    Mar. 2, 2026

    Rep. Kevin Kiley to run in California's redrawn 6th Congressional District

    The Republican congressman currently represents the 3rd district, which was redrawn to lean Democratic.
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    More Politics news
    City Hall

    Sacramento County Cracks Down on Illegal Fireworks Ahead of July 4th

    Sacramento City Council to Vote on ADU Standards for Historic Properties

    Sacramento Covers Cesar Chavez Statue Amid Abuse Allegations
    Immigration

    DACA Recipient Deported Despite Valid Status, Challenges Removal in Lawsuit

    Thousands of California Immigrant Truck Drivers Face License Revocation

    Mother Deported Within 24 Hours of Green Card Interview
    Civic Engagement

    California Farm Bureau Leaders Advocate for Agriculture at State Capitol

    Stockton Grapples with Cesar Chavez Legacy Amid Abuse Allegations

    CalExit.Now Announces Majority Support for California Sovereignty
    Political Parties

    House Republican Switches to Independent

    Rep. Kevin Kiley to Serve as Independent, Caucus with GOP

    GOP Lawmaker Leaves Republican Party, Will Serve as Independent
    Government

    California Bans Executive Appointees from Prediction Markets Over Corruption Concerns

    TSA Workers Rally at Sacramento Airport Amid Shutdown Strain

    Trump Administration Sues California Over Vehicle Emission Rules
    U.S. Military

    Army Casualty Identified in Kuwait Attack

    Remains of Six Iowa Army Reservists Returned to U.S.

    Fox News Apologizes for Airing Old Trump Footage at Dignified Transfer Ceremony
    International Relations

    Newsom says no imminent threat of possible Iran drone attack in California

    Newsom: No Imminent Threat to California Despite Iran Drone Warning

    California Governor Downplays Threat of Possible Iran Drone Attack
    Unions

    Chavez Family 'Saddened' by Misconduct Allegations

    Sacramento TSA Workers Struggle Without Pay During Partial Shutdown
    Legislative Policy

    California Grants Parole to Convicted Pedophile with 300-Year Sentence

    California Governor Faces Backlash Over Release of Child Molester
    Commentary

    Real Journalism Prevails Over Online Misinformation