2024 Election: Several California ballot measures buck historical trends
The ballot includes proposals on topics ranging from wildfire prevention funding to expanding rent control protections.
The ballot includes proposals on topics ranging from wildfire prevention funding to expanding rent control protections.
California began in-person voting this weekend, 11% of voters have voted early
Early voting in California began October 7th by mail or ballot drop off and in-person early voting began October 26th.
Early voting in California began October 7th by mail or ballot drop off and in-person early voting began October 26th.
Measure GG: Berkeley's battle between economy and environment
Measure GG proposes a tax on natural gas use on bigger buildings, but some business owners believe it’s too expensive and could force them to close.
Measure GG proposes a tax on natural gas use on bigger buildings, but some business owners believe it’s too expensive and could force them to close.
East Bay mail thefts worry voters ahead of Election Day
The trend of East Bay postal service robberies and burglaries has not slowed in recent years, and the mail thefts in Berkeley have community members worried about the security of their mail-in-ballots.
The trend of East Bay postal service robberies and burglaries has not slowed in recent years, and the mail thefts in Berkeley have community members worried about the security of their mail-in-ballots.
Measure H seeks to increase Lafayette sales tax from 8.75% to 9.25%, to maintain services
Lafayette voters will determine whether to increase the sales tax under Measure H, on the ballot in November 2024. Vice-mayor Wei-Tai Kwok explains the details of the ballot measure and what might happen if it does not pass.
Lafayette voters will determine whether to increase the sales tax under Measure H, on the ballot in November 2024. Vice-mayor Wei-Tai Kwok explains the details of the ballot measure and what might happen if it does not pass.
Bay Area artist scribing entire US Constitution with quill pens to get out the vote
A Brisbane artist is hoping her art, through the stroke of a pen, will help get out the vote this Election Day. Beth Grossman is in the process of transcribing the entire US Constitution on old US Mint money bags using quill feather pens. The pens are the same tool used by scribes of the original document in the 1700's.
A Brisbane artist is hoping her art, through the stroke of a pen, will help get out the vote this Election Day. Beth Grossman is in the process of transcribing the entire US Constitution on old US Mint money bags using quill feather pens. The pens are the same tool used by scribes of the original document in the 1700's.
Monday is last day to register to vote in California
Monday, Oct. 21 is the last day to register online to vote in California for the 2024 election.
Monday, Oct. 21 is the last day to register online to vote in California for the 2024 election.
In California, what happens if someone dies after they mail in their ballot?
More than 15 million Californians voted by mail in the 2020 presidential election. If you mail in your ballot, then die, there's a procedure in place to figure out if your ballot will be counted.
More than 15 million Californians voted by mail in the 2020 presidential election. If you mail in your ballot, then die, there's a procedure in place to figure out if your ballot will be counted.
Presidential candidates chase key Latino vote in 2024 election
With Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a dead heat, especially in swing states, one group could have a major impact on the outcome: Latino voters. KTVU political reporter Greg Lee shows how both parties have been focusing their attention on the growing influence of the demographic.
With Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a dead heat, especially in swing states, one group could have a major impact on the outcome: Latino voters. KTVU political reporter Greg Lee shows how both parties have been focusing their attention on the growing influence of the demographic.
California's 16th Congressional District: Low and Liccardo face off in highly-anticipated debate
It's Democrat versus Democrat in the race for California's 16th Congressional District in the South Bay. California Assembly Member Evan Low and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo faced off in a highly anticipated debate tonight hosted by NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48 and KQED.
It's Democrat versus Democrat in the race for California's 16th Congressional District in the South Bay. California Assembly Member Evan Low and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo faced off in a highly anticipated debate tonight hosted by NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48 and KQED.
Could Gen Z Tip the 2024 Election?
Dr. Alisha J. Hines, Director of Research for the Center for Scholars & Storytellers @ UCLA explains study on Gen Z voter sentiment. UCLA findings: Gen Zers who follow politics and media trend toward Kamala Harris. Study finds young voters cite Harris? tone and substance more than race, ethnicity or gender.
Dr. Alisha J. Hines, Director of Research for the Center for Scholars & Storytellers @ UCLA explains study on Gen Z voter sentiment. UCLA findings: Gen Zers who follow politics and media trend toward Kamala Harris. Study finds young voters cite Harris? tone and substance more than race, ethnicity or gender.
SF mayoral race: In-depth with Mayor London Breed Pt. 2
The incumbent candidate in San Francisco's mayoral race, London Breed says crime is trending down in the city. She addresses the perception that her shift to a more tough on crime approach is a political move in an election year. She also talks about her preparedness for emergency events, citing her experience of leading the city during the coronavirus pandemic.
The incumbent candidate in San Francisco's mayoral race, London Breed says crime is trending down in the city. She addresses the perception that her shift to a more tough on crime approach is a political move in an election year. She also talks about her preparedness for emergency events, citing her experience of leading the city during the coronavirus pandemic.
SF mayoral race: In-depth with Mayor London Breed Pt. 1
The incumbent candidate in San Francisco Mayor London Breed. She talks about supportive housing, mental health, behavioral health beds and the homelessness crisis.
The incumbent candidate in San Francisco Mayor London Breed. She talks about supportive housing, mental health, behavioral health beds and the homelessness crisis.
Local elections hoping to benefit from high presidential election turnout
Voter turnout is critical in every election, but statistics show when there is a presidential race, the numbers are higher.
Voter turnout is critical in every election, but statistics show when there is a presidential race, the numbers are higher.
Majority of Americans prefer popular vote over Electoral College, poll finds
A majority of Americans prefer the popular vote for U.S. president rather than a winner being determined by the Electoral College, according to a new Gallup poll.
A majority of Americans prefer the popular vote for U.S. president rather than a winner being determined by the Electoral College, according to a new Gallup poll.
Santa Clara County kicks off National Voter Registration Day Tuesday
National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday and voting centers across the country are hosting registration drives.
National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday and voting centers across the country are hosting registration drives.
SF Parent Coalition hosts Mayoral Candidate Forum
San Francisco's mayor and four other city hall hopefuls fielded questions during a public forum in the city's Richmond District on Monday. The forum was hosted by the SF Parent Coalition at George Washington High School.
San Francisco's mayor and four other city hall hopefuls fielded questions during a public forum in the city's Richmond District on Monday. The forum was hosted by the SF Parent Coalition at George Washington High School.
Teens voting? They can in Oakland and Berkeley
A historic change is taking place in Oakland and Berkeley that empowers younger people to vote.
A historic change is taking place in Oakland and Berkeley that empowers younger people to vote.
Are immigrants in Springfield, Ohio eating cats and dogs? City officials say no
The now viral post that sparked the rumors racked up hundreds of thousands of views, and thrust the city of Springfield into the national immigration debate.
The now viral post that sparked the rumors racked up hundreds of thousands of views, and thrust the city of Springfield into the national immigration debate.
SF mayoral candidates debate over city's hot-button issues, Breed's absence explained
Thursday, marked another debate night in the City of San Francisco. Four candidates taking on San Francisco Mayor London Breed in the upcoming election tackled some of the hot-button issues facing the city, including homelessness, housing, and crime.
Thursday, marked another debate night in the City of San Francisco. Four candidates taking on San Francisco Mayor London Breed in the upcoming election tackled some of the hot-button issues facing the city, including homelessness, housing, and crime.