The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?

California's top-two primary was designed to create moderate candidates and reduce partisanship. Instead, November races are ...

Election denier likely loses job in Shasta County. But voters back hand-counting ballots

A Shasta County elections office spokesperson says it was just a flashlight, but a California journalist says she knows what ...

Five takeaways from California’s election, from Congress to the governor’s race

You won't see a Republican vs. Republican matchup in the California governor's race as Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican ...
Opinion

The mayoral showdown that benefits Karen Bass doesn’t really benefit Los Angeles voters

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass may get the opponent she hoped for if results hold. But facing off against Spencer Pratt won't offer much to voters.

A California housing bill would raise wages to $28. Why do some unions hate it?

The California trades unions and the carpenters union are at odds again over a minimum wage provision in a housing bill.