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California campaigns are turning to content creators and AI. What does that mean for voters?

The race to become California’s next governor has raised transparency questions about how political campaigns are finding new ways to reach voters online, whether that’s through paying social media ...
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Here’s what we know so far about the Sacramento region’s local election results

This story was updated at 3:33 p.m., Nov. 4, with quotes from candidates and election results. CapRadio has been following a number of local races including the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors ...
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Here are the latest Northern California congressional race results

This story was updated 3 p.m., Nov. 4 with quotes from candidates and results. CapRadio has been following the congressional races for the U.S. House of Representatives around the region. We'll update ...
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DOJ asks for Supreme Court to intervene on California ballot demands

On the eve of the Nov. 3 election, the Trump administration is hoping the Supreme Court will reverse lower courts that rejected its request to order California to set aside the ballots of thousands of ...
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California Democrats get some major wins, but party-backed wealth tax trails in early returns

California Democrats are celebrating victories in the governor’s race and races across the country as the party looks to take control of Congress and prepare for a new administration in Sacramento.
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ICE activity in Sacramento region raises question: Election surge or the new normal?

Federal immigration officers on Saturday reportedly dragged a man out of the kitchen of a restaurant in Lincoln, according to local immigration advocates. Hours later, Autumn Gonzalez with NorCal ...
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Sacramento police union speaks out against NorCal Resist trainings for city employees

This story was updated 4:33 p.m. Nov. 2 to include a response from NorCal Resist regarding the acronym ACAB or All Cops Are Bad being used on its informational posters. Sacramento’s Association of ...
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It’s official: California picks Xavier Becerra to replace Gavin Newsom

Xavier Becerra is California’s next governor after easily securing a victory that ensures Democrats continue their 16-year streak controlling the state. The Associated Press declared Becerra the ...
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ICE activity in the greater Sacramento region raises concerns about voter intimidation

Demonstrators held a rally and march in Woodland on Tuesday in response to increased immigration enforcement across the city in recent weeks. Gustavo Landeros Mireles was among those in attendance. He ...
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Sac City Unified keeps losing students. Here’s how the empty seats are making its bleak budget worse

The Sacramento City Unified School District is mired in a deep financial crisis, one that’s already led to layoffs, cuts to school programs and could lead to a loss of local decision-making. This ...
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Voters to decide on Measure H bond to upgrade Los Rios community colleges

Voters in Sacramento and Yolo counties will decide on Election Day whether to approve Measure H, a $1.1 billion bond to pay for campus improvements across the Los Rios Community College District. The ...