Biden ‘absolutely’ still in presidential race, campaign chair says
WASHINGTON — President Biden is “absolutely” in the race for a second term, his campaign leader said Friday, beating back growing speculation that he is preparing…
Bloodied Trump with raised fist: An image likely to fuel campaign
Former President Trump was blanketed by Secret Service agents, blood on his ear, when he raised his fist and appeared to say “fight” three times,…
Opinion: We have to destroy the Republican Party to save it
This week in Milwaukee, the Republican Party will officially nominate for president a man of damnable firsts — first president to be impeached twice, first…
Republicans gathering in Milwaukee to nominate Trump again. Here’s what to expect
For all the usual stagecraft, the Republican National Convention that opens Monday is different from Donald Trump‘s previous nominating affairs. In 2016 and 2020, Trump…
Column: Instead of just criticizing Biden, maybe George Clooney should take his place
SACRAMENTO — OK, my choice to replace President Biden as the Democratic nominee is George Clooney. Yes, I am semi-serious. No, I don’t expect anyone else…
Arkansas officials reject petitions for abortion rights ballot measure
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas election officials rejected petitions Wednesday that were submitted for an abortion rights ballot measure that organizers hoped to put before voters…
California Proposition 36 voter guide: Drug, theft crime penalties
Proponents include prosecutors and law enforcement leaders, including the California District Attorneys Assn., which is mostly comprised of conservative prosecutors, and the California Sheriff’s Assn.…
California Proposition 6 voter guide: A ban on involuntary servitude
California’s Constitution mirrors the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which allows for involuntary servitude as punishment for crime. A growing list of states have…
California Proposition 4 voter guide: Climate bond
According to the 49-page proposal, $3.8 billion would be allocated to water projects, including those that provide for safe drinking water, recycle wastewater, store groundwater…
Angry Biden: ‘Go ahead. Challenge me at the convention’
WASHINGTON — As angry Democrats pile onto President Biden, he has a message: He’s angry too.“I’m getting so frustrated by the elites ... the elites in…
Biden campaigning’s aims to project strength, quiet jitters
PHILADELPHIA — President Biden attended a Black church and was rallying with union members Sunday in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania, trying to project enough…
Column: Biden interview shows his defiance turn into denial
WASHINGTON — It took Joe Biden three campaigns and more than 30 years to win the presidency. It should come as no surprise that he’s resisting…
California Proposition 2 voter guide: Education bond
Opponents of the bill include some low-wealth districts and advocacy groups that say the proposal does not go far enough in addressing the equity gap…
California Proposition 3 voter guide: Gay marriage
Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Campbell) authored legislation asking voters to remove and replace the Proposition 8 definition, calling it “discriminatory and unconstitutional.” The measure comes amid…
California Proposition 5 voter guide: Local housing, road bonds
Currently, most local bond proposals require a two-thirds vote of the public to be approved. If voters pass Proposition 5, this threshold will be lowered…
California Proposition 33 voter guide: Expanded rent control
At the moment, state law limits rent increases for tenants in apartments and corporate-owned single-family homes that are older than 15 years. The cap is…
California Proposition 34 voter guide: healthcare spending
The measure is sponsored by the California Apartment Assn., which has tangled with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation for years over its efforts to enable stricter…
California Proposition 32 voter guide: Minimum-wage increase
The statewide minimum wage has not been changed in nearly a decade. Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law in 2016 to boost it to $15…
California Proposition 35 voter guide: Managed care organization tax
Proposition 35 is backed by the Coalition to Protect Access to Care, which includes a range of groups involved in healthcare. Among them are the…
2024 California election ballot propositions voter guide
In addition to a precarious presidential election and high-stakes U.S House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of statewide…