Napa County's registered voters returning early ballots in large numbers
Napa County Registrar John Tuteur said that as of 5 p.m. Friday, the county's Registrar of Voters office has received and processed 46,869 ballots for Tuesday's presidential election.
Napa County Registrar John Tuteur said that as of 5 p.m. Friday, the county's Registrar of Voters office has received and processed 46,869 ballots for Tuesday's presidential election.
Election could move California further left on taxes, race
The state is famous — or notorious — for liberal-minded policies that have established some of the nation's highest taxes.
The state is famous — or notorious — for liberal-minded policies that have established some of the nation's highest taxes.
Amid pandemic, in-person voting underway in California
More than 22 million people are registered to vote in California, nearly 88% of all eligible adults.
More than 22 million people are registered to vote in California, nearly 88% of all eligible adults.
Vallejo election volunteer the victim of paintball attack; he’s not alone
Rizal Aliga, 22, was peppered with paint balls Wednesday about 5 pm, as he waved campaign signs at the intersection of Ascot Parkway and Redwood Street.
Rizal Aliga, 22, was peppered with paint balls Wednesday about 5 pm, as he waved campaign signs at the intersection of Ascot Parkway and Redwood Street.
Warriors coach Kerr votes, then works Chase Center drop spot
Kerr handed out blue, Warriors-themed “I Voted” stickers to match the one on his gray sweatshirt.
Kerr handed out blue, Warriors-themed “I Voted” stickers to match the one on his gray sweatshirt.
Bay Area sports stadiums open for in-person early voting
Election officials advise that just to be sure your ballot arrives in time it's best to just drop off your ballot in person at this late date.
Election officials advise that just to be sure your ballot arrives in time it's best to just drop off your ballot in person at this late date.
Despite fears, election officials insist no evidence of drop box tampering in Richmond
The allegations come from some voters who said they dropped off their ballots at an authorized election drop box at Richmond City Hall.
The allegations come from some voters who said they dropped off their ballots at an authorized election drop box at Richmond City Hall.
Silicon Valley CEO apologizes, resigns over racist campaign ad about defunding police
The image appears to allege that progressive candidate Jake Tonkel supports defunding the police, which his opponents claim could lead to riots.
The image appears to allege that progressive candidate Jake Tonkel supports defunding the police, which his opponents claim could lead to riots.
6 San Francisco supervisor seats up for grabs in next week's election
San Franciscans in Tuesday's election will decide six supervisors' races, which include more than two dozen candidates, some of whom are already familiar faces within city politics.
San Franciscans in Tuesday's election will decide six supervisors' races, which include more than two dozen candidates, some of whom are already familiar faces within city politics.
Bay Area election officials seeing unprecedented levels of early voting
Turnout has already surpassed 40% in many counties and another surge is expected at the end of the week with the opening of hundreds of in-person early voting centers that are intended to provide extra space for pandemic social distancing and services such as drive-by ballot boxes and last-minute registrations through election day.
Turnout has already surpassed 40% in many counties and another surge is expected at the end of the week with the opening of hundreds of in-person early voting centers that are intended to provide extra space for pandemic social distancing and services such as drive-by ballot boxes and last-minute registrations through election day.
What's on my ballot? An overview of California's 2020 propositions
Here's an overview of the proposed state laws that California voters will either decide on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Here's an overview of the proposed state laws that California voters will either decide on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Proposition 25 would make California the first state to end cash bail system
Supporters of Prop 25 say the current cash bail system is inherently racist and classist, keeping poor people and minorities in jail because they cannot afford to pay bail like the wealthy can. However, some advocates argue an algorithm could worsen discrimination and keep people of color in jail at disproportionate rates.
Supporters of Prop 25 say the current cash bail system is inherently racist and classist, keeping poor people and minorities in jail because they cannot afford to pay bail like the wealthy can. However, some advocates argue an algorithm could worsen discrimination and keep people of color in jail at disproportionate rates.
Today is the last day to register online to vote in California
That means your registration has to be postmarked or submitted electronically no later than Oct. 19.
That means your registration has to be postmarked or submitted electronically no later than Oct. 19.
Local election offices report record-setting amount of early voting
Bay Area counties are reporting record-breaking mail-in ballot turn-out.
Bay Area counties are reporting record-breaking mail-in ballot turn-out.
California’s Prop. 16 asks voters to decide on affirmative action
A statewide survey in September by the Public Policy Institute of California shows Prop 16 struggling to gain support.
A statewide survey in September by the Public Policy Institute of California shows Prop 16 struggling to gain support.
Public invited to observe mail-in ballot processing in San Mateo County
Election officials can open the return envelopes containing voted mail ballots beginning 29 business days before Election Day.
Election officials can open the return envelopes containing voted mail ballots beginning 29 business days before Election Day.
CA Secretary of State: Make a plan to vote now
Secretary of State Alex Padilla gives tips and insight to voters about how to make sure their vote is counted this November.
Secretary of State Alex Padilla gives tips and insight to voters about how to make sure their vote is counted this November.
Proposition 15: Breaking down both sides of the proposed property tax overhaul
California's Proposition 15 would keep tax breaks in place for homeowners and hike taxes on commercial industrial real estate worth more than $3 million based on their current value.
California's Proposition 15 would keep tax breaks in place for homeowners and hike taxes on commercial industrial real estate worth more than $3 million based on their current value.
Bay Area election officials vow 'absolute confidence' in voting process
Election officials are also keeping a close eye on any problems with voter intimidation at the polls. Any threatening language or actions will not be tolerated as people cast their ballots.
Election officials are also keeping a close eye on any problems with voter intimidation at the polls. Any threatening language or actions will not be tolerated as people cast their ballots.
California voters to consider property tax overhaul
The system tying taxes to the most recent purchase price now faces one of its biggest challenges.
The system tying taxes to the most recent purchase price now faces one of its biggest challenges.