2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Special Election Tuesday: Who Will Replace Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao?
Five months ago, Oakland voters recalled Sheng Thao. On Tuesday, they’ll decide who should pick up the mantle as the next Mayor of Oakland.
Battle Over At-Large Voting Heats Up as Lawmaker Attempts to Speed Up Reforms
Cities fighting CVRA lawsuits over at-large voting could soon be forced to make changes to their election systems before the appeals process has run its course.
Court Sides with Huntington Beach Over Voter ID Law
An Orange County Superior Court Judge has dismissed a state lawsuit
California Outlaws Voter ID
California is one of 14 states that don’t require government-issued identification to vote. Now, the state will expressly prohibit local governments from requiring it too.
California City Voters Reject Public Safety Tax. What’s Next?
Voters in California City have rejected a special parcel tax measure that leaders said was necessary to maintain crucial city services — namely public safety.
Cypress’ CVRA Fight Ends With Huge Costs for Taxpayers
In 2022, Cypress opted to fight the switch to district-based elections. That decision has now cost the Orange County city at least $835,000 — and likely more.
Running for Re-Election While Suing the City: Rialto’s Unusual Mayor’s Race
Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson is in a fight for her re-election this November.
State Sues Huntington Beach Over Voter ID
Huntington Beach is facing another lawsuit from the state — this time over voting rights.
This Town Could Become California's Newest City
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has approved a March 2024 ballot initiative that would make Mountain House its own incorporated