Californians have a full ballot for the November 2026 election, including a governor's race, congressional seats and 14 propositions.

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Citizens in San Francisco, Berkeley, Santa Ana, and Stockton are increasingly debating local drone policies. A Skydio X10 drone, used by several police agencies in California. Photo via Skydio Welcome ...

Los californianos se pronunciarán sobre unos bonos por valor de 44,000 millones de dólares cuando voten las Proposiciones 1, ...

Los californianos deben votar sobre 14 medidas sometidas a referéndum, que incluyen propuestas sobre impuestos, el derecho al ...

Traditional supporters of building more homes are split over a ballot measure that backers say would lead to more homes, and a marquee law to protect the environment is the main reason why.

Gen Z could be poised to paint California a deeper shade of blue this November — if they turn out to vote. An age gap exists across the top issues on California’s ballot this ...

Proposition 45 is intended to make it easier to build. But some pro-housing groups think it will create sprawl, which they don't like.

Jane Kim and Ben Allen have promised not to take insurance money, but an outside PAC supporting Allen has received industry donations.

The governor will have more power over schools because he'll appoint an education commissioner. The state superintendent's job has changed.