San Rafael, CA|News|
Meet Jackie Elward, Candidate For CA State Assembly
Jackie Elward told Patch why they should be elected to the California State Assembly.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
CA Elections 2026
Patch's coverage of the 2026 election in California.
San Rafael, CA|News|
Meet Eric Lucan, Candidate For CA State Assembly
Eric Lucan told Patch why they should be elected to the California State Assembly.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
Meet Adam Loraine, Candidate For San Mateo City Council
Adam Loraine told Patch why they should be elected to the San Mateo city council.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
Meet Seema Patel, Candidate For San Mateo City Council
Seema Patel told Patch why they should be elected to the San Mateo City Council
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Meet Robert Sandoval, Candidate For San Rafael City Council
Robert Sandoval told Patch why they should be elected to the San Rafael city council.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Pacifica, CA|News|
Meet Margo Meiman, Candidate For Pacifica City Council
Margo Meiman told Patch why they should be elected to the Pacifica city council.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Meet Eli Hill, Candidate For San Rafael City Council
Eli Hill told Patch why they should be elected to the San Rafael city council.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
Meet Dana Yates Sahae, Candidate For San Mateo City Council
Dana Yates Sahae told Patch why they should be elected to the San Mateo city council.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Meet Chris Sturken, Candidate For City Council Of Redwood City
Chris Sturken told Patch why they should be elected to the city council of Redwood City.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Meet Robin Littau, Candidate For Congress In CA's 2nd District
Robin Littau told Patch why they should be elected to the congress In California's 2nd Congressional District.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Meet Mark Nagales, Candidate For San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
Mark Nagales told Patch why they should be elected to the San Mateo County board of supervisors,
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Pacifica, CA|News|
Meet Dan Urban, Candidate For Pacifica City Council
Dan Urban told Patch why they should be elected to the Pacifica city council.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|News|
Berkeley Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More
From where to cast an early ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates — here’s your Berkeley voter guide.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
San Leandro Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More
From where to cast an early ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates — here’s your San Leandro voter guide.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
San Francisco Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More
From where to cast an early ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates — here’s your San Francisco voter guide.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|News|
Castro Valley Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More
From where to cast an early ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates — here’s your Castro Valley voter guide.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
Alameda Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More
From where to cast an early ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates — here’s your Alameda voter guide.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
Fremont Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More
From where to cast an early ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates — here’s your Fremont voter guide.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Monrovia, CA|News|
Monrovia City Council And School Board Candidates To Attend Forum Oct. 12
The League of Women Voters is hosting the event.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Meet David Cienfuegos, Candidate For Beverly Hills Unified School District Board
David Cienfuegos told Patch why he should be elected to the Board of Education. The general election is on Nov. 3, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Sacramento, CA|News|
CA Proposition 45: How Environmental Review Laws Turned Into Spending War
A celebrity campaign and millions in contributions intensify the fight over California’s environmental review law.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Sacramento, CA|News|
CA Proposition 4: Changing The Rules On Public Campaign Donations
California voters will decide whether governments can fund candidates’ campaigns, leaving crucial program decisions ahead.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
LAPD Union To Spend Millions Fighting LA Fire Department Tax Measure
The union representing police officers plans to fight against a proposed sales tax increase to support the LAFD.
Across California|News|
CA Proposition 1: Bonds For Housing Affordability Programs
The measure comes as California faces a persistent housing affordability crisis.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
CA Proposition 2: Amendment To Increase The State's Rainy Day Fund
The measure comes as the state faces the challenge of managing a budget heavily dependent on volatile revenues, especially personal income.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
CA Proposition 39: Voter ID Measure
The measure would impose new identification and citizenship-verification rules. Supporters call them safeguards; opponents warn of barriers.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
CA Proposition 42: Bars New Taxes On Personal Property; Could Blow Up Billionaire Tax
If passed by enough votes, Proposition 42 (or, for that matter, Proposition 41) would void the proposed "Billionaire Tax."
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
CA Proposition 41: Counter To Billionaire Tax
Propositions 41 and 42 contain "conflict clauses" designed to void Proposition 40, better known as the "Billionaire Tax."
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
CA Proposition 40: The Billionaire Tax
The initiative would impose a one-time state tax of up to 5% on residents with assets over $1 billion, excluding certain holdings.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
CA Proposition 3: Makes Progressive Income Tax Rates Permanent
Proposition 3 would make permanent California's progressive income tax brackets, which require the wealthiest residents to pay more.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
CA Proposition 5: Constitutional Amendment Changing The State's Recall Process
California's recall system gained national attention in 2003 when voters recalled Gov. Gray Davis and tried again with Gavin Newsom.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
CA Proposition 37: Loan Program For Middle-Income Homebuyers
The program is designed to help middle-income households manage the upfront cost of buying a home, a major obstacle to home ownership.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Baldwin Park, CA|News|
City Of Baldwin Park Reminds Residents About Measure CR Ahead Of Election
On June 15, the City Council voted unanimously to place Measure CR on the Nov. 3 election ballot.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
CA Primary Election Dates, Deadlines 2026: What To Know
The secretary of state has begun mailing voter guides for the November election.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
Contra Costa Ballots Arrive: Voting Starts Now
Election officials mailed ballots Monday, allowing voters to cast votes before the November general election.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Voting Starts Now: Contra Costa Ballots Are In The Mail
Election officials mailed ballots Monday, allowing voters to cast votes before the November general election.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Palm Springs, CA|News|
Palm Springs To Host 'Get Out The Vote' Event Oct. 17
Residents were encouraged to attend the event to complete their voter registration and return their early voting ballots on time.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
5 Tax Measures Are On The California Ballot. Here's How To Make Sense Of Them All
California voters haven't had to make so many decisions about tax policy at the ballot since 1994.
Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Meet Judith Manouchehri, Candidate For Beverly Hills Unified School District Board
Judith Manouchehri told Patch why she should be reelected to the Board of Education. The general election is on Nov. 3, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Meet Marissa Roy, Candidate For Los Angeles City Attorney
Marissa Roy told Patch why she should be elected as LA city attorney. The general election is on Nov. 3, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
