Editorial: Three strikes are on the ballot again, in Proposition 36 and the DA race
When California voters adopted the “three strikes” law in 1994, they accelerated a chain of events that ultimately led to…
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Support: Yes on Proposition 2 to fix California schools
Thousands of California schools are in disrepair, awaiting critical improvements to classrooms, roofs, plumbing and air conditioning systems. But the…
Harris leads among Latino voters, but economy narrows margin for Democrats: poll
Economic woes stemming from inflation appear to have accelerated a shift of Latino voters toward Republicans, halving the Democratic lead…
Your 'protest vote' for Jill Stein is actually a vote for Donald Trump
September 29, 2024 3 a.m. Pacific Time To the editor: The Times published a letter from a doctor who expressed…
Endorsement: George Whitesides for Congressional District 27
If the Democratic Party had to come up with an ideal candidate to challenge Republican Rep. Mike Garcia, a former…
This Central Valley congressional district will cross party lines to find the “best” candidate
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The sky was gracefully cloudy on a recent Saturday morning as a group of people from all…
Latinos are being excluded from efforts to increase voter turnout in California
September 23, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: I hope there will be a historic voter turnout in…
Do you have a daughter? Here's what your Trump vote tells you
September 22, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: Former President Trump was convicted of sexual assault and is…
Supreme Court rejects appeal to include Green Party on Nevada presidential ballot
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an appeal by the Nevada Green Party, barring the progressive party from…
Approval: Yes on Proposition 5. It is very difficult to raise local taxes
In California, most elections are decided by simple majority, including those for governor, mayor and statewide referendum proposals. But the…