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 ...

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.

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.

At a state prison called California Medical Facility, a wheelchair basketball team helps men practice new ways of thinking and build lasting relationships.

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.

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Everything you could possibly ever want to know about Prop 37, the weirdest measure on California’s 2026 ballot.

Prop. 2 supporters want to boost California’s budget reserves for a rainy day, but opponents say saving more would only embolden state leaders to spend more.