What is on the ballot in California in 2022?

Here are the propositions and key races that voters will see on the California ballot in November.

Obama headed to battleground states to boost Dems before midterms

Democrats are trying to retain power in the face of widespread economic uncertainty and the traditional midterm headwinds against the party in power.

Contra Costa County employees receive threats over election-worker software

A company that makes software for scheduling poll workers is accused of illegally storing personal information on servers in China. Contra Costa County uses the software but election officials said all of its workers' information is safe and secure.

2022 midterm election: what to know about voting in California

The 2022 midterm election is Tuesday, November 8. Here is a resource guide with some helpful links for voting in person or by a ballot mailed to your home in California. 

How many Americans vote? Map shows voter turnout by state

With key issues such as abortion, gun reform, inflation, legalizing marijuana, climate change and the war in Ukraine on the minds of voters, some experts suggest that 2022 could see a surge at the polls, even without a presidential election.

Hillary Clinton visits San Francisco to campaign for Prop 1 abortion rights amendment

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a visit to San Francisco Thursday to campaign for Proposition 1, an effort on the November 8th ballot, that would amend California's constitution to include an individual's right to have an abortion and choose or refuse contraceptives.

San Francisco Mayor Breed held to task over resignation letters at emergency hearing

A contentious, emergency hearing was held Tuesday to examine the mayor of San Francisco's request for appointees to sign undated letters of resignation before their appointments.

Justice Dept. asks court to deny Trump plea over FBI search

The Biden administration on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate.

California governor's race shaping up to be 'non-event'

The midterm elections are four weeks away, but the race that's usually a big draw does not appear likely to motivate many voters this year. 

Newsom to call special legislative session over gas prices

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will call a special session of the state Legislature in December to pass a new tax on oil company profits to punish them for what he called "rank price gouging."

Appeals court ruling allows Arizona abortions to restart

Abortions can take place again in Arizona, at least for now, after an appeals court on Friday blocked enforcement of a pre-statehood law that almost entirely criminalized the procedure.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson no longer considering presidential run

After years of teasing the idea of a presidential run, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has decided it’s time to take that notion off the table and concentrate on his number one priority: his daughters.

FBI predicts safest election yet for 2022 mid-terms

Ballots are set to be delivered throughout the Bay Area, and some voters may have questions about just how secure this upcoming midterm election will be.