CA Elections 2020

Coverage from across California in the 2020 presidential election.

Across California|News|

California Churches Battle Abortion Ballot Measure: PROP. 1

Religious opponents of abortion, led by the Catholic Church, are mobilizing against Proposition 1 on the Nov. 8 ballot.

California Churches Battle Abortion Ballot Measure: PROP. 1
Los Angeles, CA|News|

CA Recall: Newsom Sees Path To Victory In New Election Poll

The same pollster that showed Newsom losing the election last month released a new survey showing he may hold onto his job after all.

CA Recall: Newsom Sees Path To Victory In New Election Poll
San Francisco, CA|News|

Bears, Merch And Consultants: How Newsom Recall Candidates Are Spending Campaign Cash

New campaign finance reports reveal California recall spending: Kevin Faulconer has the most cash, Caitlyn Jenner is in debt and John Cox pa

Bears, Merch And Consultants: How Newsom Recall Candidates Are Spending Campaign Cash
San Diego, CA|News|

79th District Special Election Results: 5 Compete For Seat

The special election was prompted after Shirley Weber was appointed as California's secretary of state.

79th District Special Election Results: 5 Compete For Seat
Redondo Beach, CA|News|

Redondo Beach Election 2021: Unofficial Results Roll In

The unofficial results are rolling in for Redondo Beach's General Municipal Election.

Redondo Beach Election 2021: Unofficial Results Roll In
Across California|News|

Biden’s Debt Forgiveness Plan Would Help Millions Of California Students

Millions of Californians could get one of the biggest transfers of money in this country’s history...

Biden’s Debt Forgiveness Plan Would Help Millions Of California Students
Santa Monica, CA|News|

Santa Monica City Council Votes To Re-Elect Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem

Mayor Sue Himmelrich and Mayor Pro Tem Kristin McCowan will continue to serve their two-year terms, the city council voted Tuesday night.

Santa Monica City Council Votes To Re-Elect Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem
Across California|News|

New Laws In 1 Minute: California Expands Paid Family Leave

A small part of almost every paycheck in California goes into the state’s paid family leave program.

New Laws In 1 Minute: California Expands Paid Family Leave
Across California|News|

New Law In A Minute: California Aims To Improve Policing

In response to nationwide protests following the Minneapolis killing of George Floyd, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two new policing laws.

New Law In A Minute: California Aims To Improve Policing
Across California|News|

New Law In 1 Minute: California Closing State Youth Prisons

For decades, many California teens convicted of serious crimes — such as robbery, assault, and murder — were sent to juvenile prisons.

New Law In 1 Minute: California Closing State Youth Prisons
Across California|News|

New Law In 1 Minute: CA Widens Mental Health Conditions Insurers Must Cover

If you break your leg or need heart surgery, your insurance covers it. But that hasn’t always been true for mental illness and more...

New Law In 1 Minute: CA Widens Mental Health Conditions Insurers Must Cover
Across California|News|

New Law In 1 Minute: California Committee To Study Slavery Reparations

More than 4 million Africans and their descendants were enslaved throughout the United States.

New Law In 1 Minute: California Committee To Study Slavery Reparations
Across California|News|

New Law In 1 Minute: California Eases Hiring Of Ex-Inmate Firefighters

As California has faced its most devastating wildfire season on record, nearly a third of the people on the frontlines have been prisoners.

New Law In 1 Minute: California Eases Hiring Of Ex-Inmate Firefighters
Across California|News|

'We’ll Get That Paid': Newsom And Padilla Vow To Fix Controversial Election Contract

"The Controller’s office, the Department of Finance — everyone is sharpening their pencils and working it out."

'We’ll Get That Paid': Newsom And Padilla Vow To Fix Controversial Election Contract
Los Gatos, CA|News|

Recounts Ordered In Two SC Co. Council Races

The last of three Los Altos Hills Town Council seats up for election on the Nov. 3 ballot was decided by a single vote prior to the recount.

Recounts Ordered In Two SC Co. Council Races
Across California|News|

Newsom Taps California Election Chief Padilla For US Senate

Gov. Newsom faced competing pressures to appoint a Latino to the seat and to appoint a Black woman to replace Kamala Harris.

Newsom Taps California Election Chief Padilla For US Senate
Culver City, CA|News|

Culver City Council Reorganizes, Fisch To Serve As Mayor

Culver City Council announced its reorganization this week, with Alex Fisch serving as mayor.

Culver City Council Reorganizes, Fisch To Serve As Mayor
Santa Monica, CA|News|

SMMUSD Accepting Applications To Fill Board Of Education Vacancy

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s Board of Education will accept applications to fill a vacancy on the board.

SMMUSD Accepting Applications To Fill Board Of Education Vacancy
Santa Monica, CA|News|

Santa Monica City Council Selects Sue Himmelrich As Mayor

New Santa Monica City Councilmembers selected Sue Himmelrich as mayor Tuesday night as the new councilmembers were sworn in.

Santa Monica City Council Selects Sue Himmelrich As Mayor
San Mateo, CA|News|

San Mateo's Measure Y Squeaks By, Competing Initiative Fails

County certifies Measure Y's win by 43-vote margin.

San Mateo's Measure Y Squeaks By, Competing Initiative Fails
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|

San Mateo County Sees Highest Voter Turnout In More Than 50 Years

San Mateo County Chief Elections Officer Mark Church said the high voter turnout was expected this year.

San Mateo County Sees Highest Voter Turnout In More Than 50 Years
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Podcast: COVID’s Affect On Small Businesses, And The Real ‘Latino Vote’

Elizabeth and Nicole go deep to talk with small business owners about the most recent coronavirus spike and to explain the “Latino vote.”

Podcast: COVID’s Affect On Small Businesses, And The Real ‘Latino Vote’
Across California|News|

Speed Reading: California Votes Being Counted Twice As Fast This Year

At least California vote-counters are having a good year.

Speed Reading: California Votes Being Counted Twice As Fast This Year
San Mateo, CA|News|

San Mateo Housing Measure Holds Razor-Thin Lead

Measure Y led by just 34 votes as of Wednesday, but that lead appears to be insurmountable with scant few votes yet to be counted.

San Mateo Housing Measure Holds Razor-Thin Lead
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|

Peninsula City Housing Measure Holds Razor-Thin Lead

Measure Y led by just 34 votes as of Wednesday, but that lead appears to be insurmountable with scant few votes yet to be counted.

Peninsula City Housing Measure Holds Razor-Thin Lead
Across California|News|

The Trumpiest And Most Anti-Trump Counties In California: Where Does Yours Rank?

Election results showed that most of CA's blue counties moved further away from Trump — and the bulk of its Republican counties did too.

The Trumpiest And Most Anti-Trump Counties In California: Where Does Yours Rank?
Across California|News|

Trump Breaks CA Election Records For Most Republican Votes

Supporters of the outgoing president amassed at the CA Capitol Saturday to rally for Trump, who received more than 5.7 million votes.

Trump Breaks CA Election Records For Most Republican Votes
Orange County, CA|News|

Two Korean American Women To Represent CA In Congress

Young Kim and Michelle Steel made history for Korean Americans, claiming victory in two Southern CA districts and flipping them both red.

Two Korean American Women To Represent CA In Congress
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|

RWC Elects Bay Area’s 1st Nonbinary Councilmember: Report

Lissette Espinoza-Garnica upset incumbent Janet Borgens in the District 3.

RWC Elects Bay Area’s 1st Nonbinary Councilmember: Report
San Mateo, CA|News|

Peninsula Elects Bay Area’s 1st Nonbinary Councilmember: Report

Lissette Espinoza-Garnica upset incumbent Janet Borgens in the District 3.

Peninsula Elects Bay Area’s 1st Nonbinary Councilmember: Report
Across California|News|

In Liberal California, Election Shows Prop. 13 Tax Revolt Is Alive And Well

With the failure of Prop 15, the $140 million campaign to hike property taxes on businesses across the state finally comes to a close.

In Liberal California, Election Shows Prop. 13 Tax Revolt Is Alive And Well
Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|

Venice Beach Neighbors Show USPS Worker Some Love (Video)

A crowd of Venice Beach neighbors on Saturday celebrated a local USPS worker who was distributing packages. Check out the video.

Venice Beach Neighbors Show USPS Worker Some Love (Video)
Culver City, CA|News|

Culver City Council Race: Vera, McMorrin, Eriksson Take The Lead

Vera, McMorrin, Eriksson are in the lead, according to the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder's Office as of late Monday.

Culver City Council Race: Vera, McMorrin, Eriksson Take The Lead
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|

Rep. Calvert Projected Winner In 42nd Congressional District: AP

The Associated Press made the projection following the latest ballot tally Monday night from the Riverside County Registrar of Voters.

Rep. Calvert Projected Winner In 42nd Congressional District: AP
Santa Monica, CA|News|

Santa Monica Reacts To Projected Biden Win

People cheered, honked and danced in Santa Monica following the news that Joe Biden is the projected winner over Donald Trump.

Santa Monica Reacts To Projected Biden Win
Across California|News|

California Women Smash Ceilings In National Politics — Not So Much In State Politics

With California’s junior senator Kamala Harris poised to become America’s first female vice president, a remarkable pattern has taken hold.

California Women Smash Ceilings In National Politics — Not So Much In State Politics
Across California|News|

How California Will Influence DC

With the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, the Golden state is poised to exert more influence in the White House.

How California Will Influence DC
Beverly Hills, CA|News|

Police Monitor Pro-Trump Rally In Beverly Hills

Another "Stop the Steal" rally was was unfolding in Beverly Gardens Park Sunday as picketers lined up with signs and flags.

Police Monitor Pro-Trump Rally In Beverly Hills
San Diego, CA|News|

Campa-Najjar Concedes 50th Congressional District Race To Issa

The candidates were vying to fill the seat vacated by former Rep. Duncan D. Hunter.

Campa-Najjar Concedes 50th Congressional District Race To Issa
Across California|News|

What California Knows About Kamala Harris

Here are eight ways that California shaped Kamala Harris and that Harris has shaped California.

What California Knows About Kamala Harris