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For LA fire survivors awaiting federal disaster aid, the midterms could be key

October 30, 2026

Teacher Emily Adams’ eighth-grade science class at Lawson Middle School in Cupertino on Aug. 26, 2025. Only two weeks into the school year, students are doing basic exercises to familiarize themselves with lab instruments, learn the value of accuracy, and practice working together to build a foundation for the rest of the year.

Teacher Emily Adams’ eighth-grade science class at Lawson Middle School in Cupertino on Aug. 26, 2025. Only two weeks into the school year, students are doing basic exercises to familiarize themselves with lab instruments, learn the value of accuracy, and practice working together to build a foundation for the rest of the year.

What to know about California’s other tax-the-rich measure: Prop. 3

October 30, 2026

Trucks and cars drive along Interstate 580 through the Altamont Pass.

Trucks and cars drive along Interstate 580 through the Altamont Pass.

They killed people with their big rigs, and California let them keep driving

October 23, 2026

The California Legislature is based at the State Capitol in Sacramento.

The California Legislature is based at the State Capitol in Sacramento.

Should California taxpayers chip in to fund political campaigns? Prop. 4 lets you decide

October 21, 2026

Ian Choudri, chief executive officer of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, speaks during a special board meeting at the California Natural Resources Agency in Sacramento on Oct. 9, 2026.

Ian Choudri, chief executive officer of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, speaks during a special board meeting at the California Natural Resources Agency in Sacramento on Oct. 9, 2026.

High-speed rail board limits CEO contract authority after $600,000 travel scandal

October 14, 2026

How California insurance commissioner candidates Jane Kim and Ben Allen measure up

October 10, 2026

California sanctions insurer after it cut assisted living coverage to thousands

October 9, 2026

A recently installed lock and seal secures November 2024 and June 2026 election ballots in a room at the Market Street elections office in Redding on Sept. 17, 2026.

A recently installed lock and seal secures November 2024 and June 2026 election ballots in a room at the Market Street elections office in Redding on Sept. 17, 2026.

How election deniers are using public records to sow doubt in California

October 9, 2026

A row of Los Angeles School Police officers in uniform sit together during an outdoor ceremony.

A row of Los Angeles School Police officers in uniform sit together during an outdoor ceremony.

California K-12 schools with military-style rifles don’t always disclose them as law requires

October 7, 2026

The state's official voter guide summarizes Proposition 40.

The state's official voter guide summarizes Proposition 40.

Billionaire tax explained: What you need to know about Prop. 40

October 5, 2026

This analysis includes death sentences per 1,000 willful homicides since 1987 for counties with 200,000 or more residents.

This analysis includes death sentences per 1,000 willful homicides since 1987 for counties with 200,000 or more residents.

California has one-quarter of all the nation’s death sentences — will Newsom commute them all?

October 2, 2026

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco observes oral arguments Aug. 24, 2026, in San Francisco as the California Supreme Court considers two lawsuits challenging his investigation into alleged election law violations.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco observes oral arguments Aug. 24, 2026, in San Francisco as the California Supreme Court considers two lawsuits challenging his investigation into alleged election law violations.

California sheriff broke election law by seizing ballots, state Supreme Court rules

September 28, 2026