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- PoliticsThe Desert Sun
When is the next presidential debate, with Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump?
After Joe Biden's exit from the Presidential race and endorsement of Kamala Harris, we will soon have a Donald Trump and Harris debate? What to know.
5 min read - BusinessSan Luis Obispo Tribune
Atascadero voters will see a new sales tax measure on their ballots. What is it for?
It’s a half-cent sales tax and here’s what the money would do.
2 min read - USMerced Sun-Star
California officials sue Fresno County over sheriff, district attorney election cycle
State Sen. Anna Caballero of Merced is one of several area lawmakers that opposed Measure A.
6 min read - USSacramento Bee
Sacramento school districts are asking taxpayers for money this November. What’s it for?
Funds are needed for all sorts of projects.
8 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
Progressive group MoveOn backs 5 California Democrats in tight swing district races
President Joe Biden won four of the five congressional districts in 2020.
2 min read - SportsThe Salinas Californian
It's finally here! Check out the Salinas-area football schedule for the 2024 season
The gridiron season is fast approaching. Check out the Salinas-area football schedules for the 2024 season here.
2 min read - PoliticsKRON
VP candidate JD Vance attends East Palo Alto fundraiser
EAST PALO ALTO, Calif. (KRON) — Vice presidential candidate JD Vance is making his first visit to the Bay Area since being named former president Donald Trump’s running mate. He attended a fundraiser and dinner at The Four Seasons Hotel on Monday in East Palo Alto. Vance was greeted by more than a dozen Trump […]
2 min read - USFresno Bee
Gavin Newsom signals support for bills to crack down on deepfake election content
It’s the latest episode of a spat between the governor and Elon Musk.
2 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
California Democrats, labor leaders vow to fight for Uber driver benefits after Supreme Court loss
“While this decision is frustrating, it must also be motivating,” one lawmaker said.
4 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
What Black voters think about Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and their top priorities
More than 200,000 people sent in questionnaires.
6 min read - USSan Luis Obispo Tribune
Several Californians have run for president — and some visited SLO County on the way
Ronald Reagan had the closest ties to the county.
5 min read - PoliticsKTTV
The Issue Is: Kamala Harris takes the torch
As the 2024 election is now just over 100 days away, it was another unprecedented week in American politics. Now, Kamala Harris is looking to carry the torch passed on by Joe Biden.
1 min read - USKSEE articles
California Attorney General and Secretary of State files lawsuit against Fresno County
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Sacramento files a lawsuit against Fresno County challenging the recently passed initiative known as “Measure A.” The State says this measure bypasses a state law that moved these elections to presidential election cycles. The city is working with the state to strike down the measure. Fresno County says Sacramento should stay […]
3 min read - USKSEE articles
State tells Fresno County not to ‘suppress’ voter turnout
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The state says Fresno County is trying to “suppress participation” in its elections by deliberately placing the voting dates for District Attorney and Fresno County Sheriff in years where there is no presidential election. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber filed a lawsuit Friday […]
2 min read - USThe Stockton Record
Stockton nonprofit donors react to candidate speeches at councilmember Padilla event
Donors differed on whether candidates' remarks at a community cookout meant the event was political, which would bar nonprofits from participating.
5 min read - PoliticsKGET Bakersfield
Showdown in the Central Valley: The Battle for the 22nd Congressional District
Political reporter Jenny Huh and KSEE's Katherine Phillips report on the contentious race between David Valadao and Rudy Salas for the 22nd congressional district.
12 min read - USThe Desert Sun
Cathedral City voters will consider sales tax hike in November
Revenue from the half cent sales tax increase would be used to fund general services in Cathedral City like emergency response and street repairs.
5 min read - CelebrityKRON
Kamala Harris launches TikTok page
(KRON) — Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris launched a TikTok page on Thursday. VP Harris launched the page with a single post, captioned, “Thought it was time to join!” In the eight-second video, an off-camera voice asks the VP, “Madam Vice President, are you on TikTok?” “Well, I’ve heard that recently […]
1 min read - USVictorville Daily Press
Report: Crime down, but repeat recidivism up in SoCal in wake of Prop. 47
The California State Auditor has released a report analyzing crime and recidivism in San Bernardino and Riverside counties before and after Prop. 47.
5 min read - PoliticsSan Luis Obispo Tribune
Fact check: Is Kamala Harris really a ‘radical left lunatic’ as Donald Trump says?
We looked at some of Team Trump’s claims about the presumptive Democratic nominee.
5 min read - BusinessKTVU
CA Supreme Court upholds Prop 22, leaving gig-worker economy in place
The California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 22 on Thursday, essentially allowing gig companies such as Uber to maintain their workforce without upholding some of the stricter employee requirements in the State of California.
3 min read - PoliticsMerced Sun-Star
‘Prosecuting’ Donald Trump: How Kamala Harris’ DA background shapes her campaign style
“One of Biden’s problems was an inability to consistently make the case against Trump,” an expert said.
9 min read - USVictorville Daily Press
Apple Valley council votes to place 1-cent sales tax on ballot amid budget shortfalls
After facing repeated budget shortfalls, the Apple Valley Town Council voted Tuesday to place a one-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot.
4 min read - USKRON
SF Democratic Party endorses London Breed for mayor
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Democratic Party endorsed acting Mayor London Breed to be reelected, it announced Wednesday. Since San Francisco uses ranked-choice voting, the party could have chosen to endorse other candidates for second place, but it decided to give Breed its sole endorsement. She received 21 of a possible 32 votes. […]
1 min read - USKRON
Mayor Thao recall committee under investigation for campaign law violations
(KRON) — While an FBI raid and a recall election have placed Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao in the spotlight over the last few months, on Friday in a Hayward courtroom, that spotlight will be turned on the committee that has worked to get Thao recalled. The Oakland Public Ethics Commission is now investigating the committee […]
2 min read - PoliticsMerced Sun-Star
Here’s who is getting extra attention as Kamala Harris’ running mate search picks up
A Harris campaign spokesman said the VP vetting process has begun “in earnest.”
6 min read - PoliticsFresno Bee
Here’s whose star is rising as Kamala Harris’ running mate search begins ‘in earnest’
A Harris campaign spokesman attempted to dismiss reports about leading candidates as “premature and speculative.”
6 min read - PoliticsKRON
Kamala Harris’ life, rise to political power began in Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Oakland native and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic Party presidential nominee and run against former president Donald Trump. Harris wrote on X Tuesday, “Before I became vice president and before I was elected as U.S. senator, I was the attorney general of California. Before that, […]
4 min read - PoliticsKTTV
Why Kamala Harris likely won't pick Gavin Newsom as her running mate
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is unlikely to be VP Kamala Harris' running mate due to the 12th Amendment, which prohibits electors from voting for presidential and vice-presidential candidates from the same state.
3 min read - PoliticsModesto Bee
Kamala Harris comes out of the starting gate with a problem with Hispanic voters
National polls show Harris struggling to win the kind of support among Hispanic voters that Democratic candidates have long counted on, but there are recent signs of improvement.
5 min read - PoliticsKGET Bakersfield
Political analysts discuss Biden dropping out of the 2024 Presidential race
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET)—Political analyst, Neel Sannappa, believes President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris positively resets the presidential race for the Democratic Party. “Having someone new at the top of the ticket…I think it’s gonna be beneficial. I think it’s going to boost a lot […]
1 min read - PoliticsKTLA articles
Black Lives Matter demands DNC host virtual primary, advocates for public participation
Black Lives Matter demanded that the Democratic National Committee immediately host an informal, virtual snap primary nationwide before the Democratic National Convention in August. The organization’s call comes after Vice President Kamala Harris secured enough delegates for the nomination on Monday. In a statement, BLM called on the Democratic party leaders to allow public participation […]
2 min read - CelebrityModesto Bee
Meme queen? What coconut trees and lime green mean for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
Singer Charli XCX said on X Sunday that “kamala IS brat,” a powerful compliment for fans who are chronically online.
5 min read - USKSWB articles
County’s registered voters to receive postcards with election information
Registered voters across San Diego County can expect to soon receive a post card in the mail with voting information.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
Donald Trump attacks Kamala Harris for California record, ‘dropping like a rock’ in 2020
“When she was the DA she started it, she’s destroyed San Francisco, which is a hell of a thing to do,” the former president said.
3 min read - USThe Stockton Record
Reno crypto CEO, vocal election skeptic donated to Stockton mayor candidate, records show
Some of Fugazi's views resonated with Beadles when she first met him in 2021, she said. But Fugazi was unaware of his election denial views, she said.
4 min read - USKRON
What is the future of Great Highway in SF?
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Right now, San Francisco’s Great Highway is closed to vehicles between Sloat Boulevard and Lincoln Way on weekends. However, a November ballot initiative asks voters if that should be permanent. On Tuesday, a group of residents who live on the west side of the city gathered at City Hall to let […]
2 min read - PoliticsKRON
Elon Musk denies donating $45 million per month to Trump
(KRON) — Elon Musk clarified on Monday that he is not donating $45 million per month to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. The Wall Street Journal previously reported that the billionaire had said that he would make the donations to a political action committee (PAC) supporting Trump. Musk set the record straight in an interview with […]
1 min read - PoliticsKTTV
GOP congressman files articles of impeachment against Kamala Harris
A Republican Congressman is filing impeachment papers against Vice President Kamala Harris.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
Former Los Angeles mayor joins growing California governor race to succeed Gavin Newsom in 2026
Antonio Villaraigosa previously ran for governor against Newsom in 2018.
2 min read - USKTLA articles
Former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announces run for California governor
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s 8-year stint as the head executive for the nation’s most populated state will end in early 2027, and the race to replace him is already filling up. The latest to say they’re gunning for the spot should be a familiar name to Angelenos: Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Villaraigosa, 71, […]
2 min read - USKTTV
Former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to run for California governor
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is running for California governor again.
2 min read - PoliticsModesto Bee
How did Fresno and Modesto communities react to Joe Biden’s drop out, Kamala Harris’ run?
“Enthusiasm is higher than I’ve seen in a long time,” said Lise Talbott, president of the Central Valley Democratic Club.
6 min read - PoliticsFresno Bee
Does Kamala Harris’ run for president throw a wrench in Gavin Newsom’s plans for 2028?
Gavin Newsom has spent the past two years swatting down rumors and questions about running for president.
4 min read - PoliticsFresno Bee
NC has been a swing state in 2024 election. Is that still the case with Biden’s exit?
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their surrogates have made regular visits to North Carolina since the beginning of the 2024 campaign season. What happens now?
5 min read - USKTVU
Democratic voters feel energized, engaged after Biden drops out of race
A group of voters met for an impromptu gathering at Manny's to reflect on the aftermath following President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the race. Many people talked about feeling energized as they throw their support behind VP Kamala Harris.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Bakersfield Californian
Kern politicos react to Biden's withdrawal, endorsement of Harris
Republicans and Democrats in Kern County held divergent views of President Joe Biden's performance prior to his announcement Sunday he won't run for reelection. And now? Still no agreement. We asked local politicos for their views on Biden's withdrawal and his decision to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to take on former President Donald Trump in November. Here's what they said: I respect ...
4 min read - PoliticsKTVU
Vice President Kamala Harris has deep ties to the Bay Area
Vice President Kamala Harris has deep roots here in the Bay Area. She grew up in the East Bay and served as San Francisco's District Attorney. While she has a lot of support here in the Bay Area, she is now turning her focus to earning the support of her party and the nation.
3 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
How California Democratic Party leaders rallied hundreds of delegates to back Kamala Harris
California will send 496 delegates to the Democratic National Convention.
5 min read - PoliticsKSEE articles
Fresno DNC delegate expects excitement at upcoming convention
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – On the heels of President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 race, there’s lots of uncertainty surrounding the Democratic National Convention (DNC). Fresno native Eric Payne is one of the Democratic delegates who will cast his vote at the DNC next month in Chicago. He says he expects lots […]
2 min read - PoliticsKRON
Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become party’s presidential nominee: AP survey
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the support of enough Democratic delegates to become her party’s nominee against Republican Donald Trump, according to an Associated Press survey taken in the aftermath of President Joe Biden’s decision to drop his bid for reelection. Harris, who was endorsed by Biden minutes after he announced he would […]
3 min read - PoliticsKGET Bakersfield
VP Kamala Harris’ historic candidacy leaves many questions about the nomination process at Democratic convention
Despite influential Democrats nationwide rallying behind Harris as their new presumptive presidential nominee, the nomination is technically up for grabs by any challenger.
3 min read - USKSEE articles
Fresno County elections office prepares for November election
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – As of Monday, there are just 105 days until the November Election. Despite the uncertainty of who will be the Democratic Nominee for president, the Fresno County Elections Office says everything is on time. “It won’t directly affect our office as we receive our certified list of candidates from the […]
1 min read - PoliticsKRON
Breed, local Democrats rally for Kamala Harris; Pelosi adds endorsement
(BCN) — Local Democratic leaders rallied Monday morning to support Vice President Kamala Harris’ run for president on the steps of San Francisco City Hall, shortly before Harris received a key endorsement from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Harris, the former San Francisco District Attorney and California senator, suddenly finds herself as one of the […]
4 min read - PoliticsThe Desert Sun
Newsom, Schiff, other California Democrats support Kamala Harris' presidential bid
With former California Senator Kamala Harris heading to grab the Democratic nomination, other power players from the Golden State are falling in line.
4 min read - PoliticsKTVU
Harris makes first public appearances following presidential campaign launch
Vice President Kamala Harris made her first public appearance since Biden dropped out of the 2024 election and endorsed her.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Desert Sun
VP Newsom? Here's why, and why not, the California governor may make Harris' shortlist
Newsom as VP pick would present legal hurdles and strategic obstacles some say make him an unlikely or even impossible pick. Here's why.
4 min read - USKSWB articles
Who are the DNC delegates for San Diego set to pick Biden’s replacement?
With President Joe Biden opting to step down as the Democratic Party's top-of-the-ticket candidate, delegates headed to the party's upcoming convention will have an outsized role to play this year in selecting his successor.
4 min read - PoliticsKTTV
Kamala Harris could become the first female president after years of breaking racial and gender barriers
Harris is the first woman, Black person and person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president.
7 min read - PoliticsKTVU
Trump donated to Kamala Harris' campaign in the past
Donald Trump has begun targeting his campaign attacks on Kamala Harris after Joe Biden announced he was withdrawing from the presidential race, but before becoming political adversaries, he was a supporter.
1 min read - PoliticsModesto Bee
In first public remarks, Kamala Harris praises Joe Biden, doesn’t talk presidential campaign
“Joe Biden’s legacy of accomplishment over the past three years is unmatched in modern history,” Harris started.
1 min read - USThe Desert Sun
What did Kamala Harris do in California?
Kamala Harris has been involved in politics for decades,
1 min read - PoliticsKGET Bakersfield
James Maddox, discusses historical impact behind Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 Presidential race
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — President Joe Biden’s decision to not seek re-election comes just 107 days before the November election. Sunday’s bombshell announcement is significant in that Presidential campaigns’ can take up to years to coordinate. Now, a new Democratic campaign will have to take shape in a little over three months. Frontier High School […]
1 min read - PoliticsMerced Sun-Star
Do Republicans see Kamala Harris as easy to beat?
Would Kamala Harris be a tougher opponent than Joe Biden?
4 min read - PoliticsThe Desert Sun
Kamala Harris, once Biden’s voice on abortion, would take outspoken approach to health
An intensified focus on women’s health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
8 min read - PoliticsThe Stockton Record
'The mission continues': Stockton, San Joaquin County leaders react to Biden dropping out of race
After much speculation, President Joe Biden announced he is ending his bid for reelection. Political leaders from Stockton and San Joaquin County share their thoughts.
4 min read - PoliticsRedding Record Searchlight
Kamala Harris' VP: Could Gov. Gavin Newsom be potential running mate?
Could Gov. Gavin Newsom be VP pick if Vice President Kamala Harris is nominated to run for U.S. President?
5 min read - PoliticsKTVU
$60 million raised for Harris after announcing presidential run
Harris will also need 1900 Democratic delegates to secure the nomination.
2 min read - PoliticsKGET Bakersfield
Kern officials react to Joe Biden stepping down from Presidential race
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — While this new page in American history raised many eyebrows in Kern County. Both parties say they’re ready for the election in November. “It’s probably going to be the biggest showdown in history,” Chair, Kern County Democratic Party, Chris Romo said. “Wow, well, it actually happened, here we go,” Chair, Kern […]
2 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
Sacramento-area Democratic delegates prepare for convention drama: ‘We’re all biting our nails’
Sacramento Democrats prepare for a potential change of ticket at next month’s Democratic National Convention.
4 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
Kamala Harris’ potential challengers fall in line, clearing way to Democratic nomination
Democrats appear to have no desire to protract an intraparty battle that took down the candidacy of a sitting president.
5 min read - PoliticsKTVU
Bay Area voters weigh in on President Joe Biden dropping out
The hot topic on Sunday: President Joe Biden’s announcement that he’s out of the race. “I love Kamala," said democratic voter. “I just don’t know if America is ready for Kamala."
2 min read - PoliticsKTVU
Gov. Gavin Newsom endorses VP Kamala Harris for president
Gavin Newsom endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election, essentially laying to rest any rumors of him seeking the presidential nomination.
2 min read - USKTVU
Two paths for Democrats to pick a new nominee after Biden drops out
Joe Biden bowed out of the presidential race Sunday and he quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him on the Democratic ticket. But Harris' position as the presumptive nominee is not guaranteed. The Democratic National Convention has two paths for moving forward and selecting a new candidate.
4 min read - PoliticsFresno Bee
A Harris-Newsom presidential ticket? There’s one big legal hurdle: The 12th Amendment
The Amendment outlines how presidential electors in the electoral college cast ballots for the presidential ticket.
3 min read - USKTLA articles
California Governor Gavin Newsom endorses Kamala Harris for President
California Governor Gavin Newsom worked with Vice President Kamala Harris for years in their home state, and now the influential executive is throwing his weight behind her after Sunday’s shakeup in the Presidential race. In a post to X, formerly Twitter at 4:34 p.m. Sunday, Newsom endorsed Harris as his choice to lead the country […]
2 min read - PoliticsMerced Sun-Star
Kamala Harris’ criminal justice record: Get up to speed
Harris, a former prosecutor, was the self-proclaimed “top cop” of California. Until she wasn’t.
2 min read - PoliticsMerced Sun-Star
Kamala Harris is running for president. Can she beat Donald Trump?
Kamala Harris is close to Donald Trump in latest national polling.
3 min read - USModesto Bee
Who is Josh Shapiro? Pennsylvania’s governor is on list of possible Democratic VP nominees
What is Shapiro’s record as governor of Pennsylvania?
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