Democrat Adam Schiff Wins U.S. Senate Seat Long Held By Feinstein

Leading up to the election, Democratic Rep. Adam B. Schiff maintained a sizable lead over his Republican opponent Steve Garvey.

CA’s Most Anticipated Election Results: Props, Senate, Congress & More

Voters have chosen their representatives and weighed in on propositions that will influence everything from rent control to public safety.

CA Election Stats: County-By-County Party Registration Totals

While California has long been a blue stronghold, at least 10 counties have a predominantly red voter base. See how your county registered.

California's Path Hinges On The Presidential Race: ‘No State Has More To Lose Or Gain'

State officials, business leaders and immigrant advocates are all preparing for whoever wins the presidential election.

Can You Take A 'Selfie' With Your Ballot In CA?

If you were hoping to take a selfie with your ballot this Election Day, here's what you need to know. Plus, more election do's and don'ts.

When Will CA's Election Results Be Known In 2024?

These days, many California House races are more competitive and the margins narrow. Here's why.

8 Million Ballots Already Cast In CA: See Latest Data

More than 22 million are registered to vote and some 8 million ballots have been returned. Plus, a step-by-step guide to track your votes.

With Gavel In Reach, Jeffries Campaigns For House Candidates In CA

Hakeem Jeffries, striving to become the first Black speaker of the House, campaigned in Los Angeles and Orange Counties this weekend.

Bird Flu Jumped From Cows To People. Now Advocates Want More Farmworkers Tested

In humans, the symptoms are mild, and the virus has not been transmitted among people.

What Is Prop. 34? Inside The Drug Revenue Spending Measure

Proposition 34 would require certain low-income health providers to spend 98% of their pharmaceutical profits on "direct patient care."

What Is Prop 35? The Permanent Managed Care Tax For Medi-Cal Funds

Prop. 35 would make permanent a tax on health insurance companies and require that the revenue be spent on Medi-Cal care.

What Is Prop 32? Inside The Prop Advocating A Higher Minimum Wage

A ballot question seeks to raise the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour by 2026, with inflation-based increases each year after that.

A Third Straight Year With No California Salmon Fishing?

Low counts of spawning salmon could mean another year without fishing.

What Is Proposition 33? The Rent Control Measure

Some say the rent control measure could help keep struggling tenants housed. Others warn that it could result in unintended consequences.

Forest Service To Hold Women In Wildfire Training Camp In Northern California

The work can be grueling, hours are long and then there's the danger of fighting wildland fires.

This Key California Climate Program Doesn't Need A Rubber Stamp — It Needs Overhaul

A California shift by air quality regulators could burden drivers and subsidize questionable types of fuel.

What Is Proposition 2: The $10B California School Bond Measure

Voters will decide whether to approve $10 billion in new borrowing for public school construction and renovations across California.

What Is Prop 6? The Amendment To End Forced Prison Labor

Proposition 6 would amend the state Constitution to ban involuntary servitude, which is currently permitted as punishment for crime.

What Is Prop 5? Measure To Make It Easier To Pass Bonds

Proposition 5 would lower the voter approval threshold for local bond measures that fund affordable housing and infrastructure projects.

What Is Prop 4? The $10B Climate Bond Measure Explained

Proposition 4 would issue $10 billion in bonds for various climate and environmental projects.

Most California Republicans In Congress Won't Commit To Certifying The 2024 Presidential Election

Only one-third of the California GOP congressional delegation has pledged to accept the 2024 presidential election results.

First CA Project To Bury Climate-Warming Gases Wins Key Approval

Community members and environmentalists say the plan prolongs the life of fossil fuels.

CA Reservoirs Are Full, But Water Politics May Trump Hydrology

In California, tricky water politics are as important as precipitation and storage.

Outside Groups Are Spending Millions In California's Swing U.S. House Races

“The path to the speakership runs through California.”

'I'm With Elon': Newsom Aligns With Musk In Lawsuit Over SpaceX Launch

A CA commission has struck down plans to increase SpaceX launches and Elon Musk is taking the agency to court. Newsom has sided with him.

CA's $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage Didn't Lead To Job Cuts, Studies Find

Despite fears that the new law would hike prices and lead to labor cuts, researchers only found a 15-cent increase for a $4 hamburger.

CA Bans 'Sell By' Labels On Food: Readers Weigh In

Hundreds of Patch readers shared how they determine their food has gone bad: "I wing it and I hope I'm right."

Some Legislators Miss Hundreds Of Votes, But Even ‘Excused’ Absences Count As A ‘No’

Digital Democracy data shows 45 bills that died in the current two-year legislative session because NVRs were counted as “no.”

California Ballot Measure Promises ‘Mass Treatment' For Drug Crimes. Can Counties Provide It?

Prop. 36 pledges to send more people convicted of drug possession to treatment instead of prison, but there may not be enough resources.

No One Is Fighting A Proposition To Ban Forced Labor In California Prisons. Why It Could Still Fail

Supporters of the proposition believe they have a strong message centered on rehabilitation. But polls show it’s a toss-up or trailing.

Elon Musk Commits $70 Million To Boost Donald Trump

Musk — ​founder of Tesla, Space X and Neuralink — gave the money to America PAC, a political action committee he launched to aid Trump.

California Has Seen Too Many Debacles. Prolonged School Closures May Be The Worst

California’s educational achievement crisis is negatively impacting the futures of millions of kids and the state’s economy.

CA Gas Price Spike Prevention Law Signed By Newsom: What To Know

The controversial new law, contended by some unions, seeks to curb spikes in gas prices in a state infamous for its excessive fuel costs.

Abortion Isn’t On The Ballot In California, But State Candidates Can’t Stop Talking About It

Democrats in key legislative races say that abortion rights are under threat nationally so it’s a relevant issue.

Do Californians Need An ID To Vote? What To Know.

Here's what Californians will need when they head to the polls for the Nov. 5 presidential election.

Labor Advocates Say Newsom’s Gas Prices Bill Risks Safety. The State Disagrees.

As a gasoline reserve bill faces a final vote today, labor advocates say the bill’s safety measures don’t go far enough.

‘Notoriously Slow:’ Lengthy Investigations Into California Politicians Leave Voters In The Dark

A CalMatters analysis shows that California’s campaign finance watchdog has sometimes taken years to resolve cases.

Should CA's Minimum Wage Be $18? Voters Will Decide

Proposition 32 is about California's minimum wage.

Carbon Capture Projects Pay Billions To Polluters But Aren't Worth Much To Californians

After millions in subsidies, carbon capture technology has only captured a few seconds’ worth of our yearly greenhouse gas emissions.

A Minimum Wage Increase For California Health Care Workers Is Finally Kicking In

A California minimum wage law that was delayed amid budget troubles is now set to go into effect Oct. 16.