California recall election: mail-in balloting begins

The California gubernatorial recall election has officially begun with Monday marking the first day of mail-in voting.

Pulse of the People
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Sen. Alex Padilla answers questions from Californians in "Pulse of the People," a town hall discussion hosted by KTVU's Greg Lee and KTTV's Elex Michaelson.

San Jose mayor calls for resignation of Santa Clara County sheriff citing myriad of problems

"Sheriff Smith must go," San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said at a news conference. "Regardless of whether it is corruption or incompetence best, Sheriff Smith's failures compel her resignation."

USDA to permanently boost food stamp benefits by 25%

Starting in October, average benefits for food stamps (officially known as the SNAP program) will rise more than 25 percent above pre-pandemic levels.

Watch 'Pulse of the People' with Sen. Alex Padilla

Watch "Pulse of the People," featuring Sen. Alex Padilla, here on Monday, Aug. 16 from 7-8 p.m. Pacific.

Newsom recall: Larry Elder says he will repeal mask, vaccine mandates if he wins election

California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder said that he would repeal coronavirus mask and vaccine mandates imposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom – if Newsom loses next month's recall election and Elder collects enough votes to replace him.

Newsom campaigns in San Diego and Los Angeles
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom spent Saturday in Southern California for his second day of campaigning against the recall election. He will remain in Southern California on Sunday.

California gubernatorial recall election campaigning heats up with candidate events

California’s recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom is heating up. Friday, two candidates held events while the governor defended his job performance during a private appearance.

California gubernatorial recall election campaigning kicks off with candidate events
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A recent Survey USA poll conducted for several Southern California media outlets finds a majority of the 1,100 respondents, 51%, want Newsom recalled. KTVU's Jesse Gary reports.

9 Dems threaten House's budget resolution if infrastructure bill isn't passed first

Moderate Democrats in the U.S. House are breaking with Speaker Pelosi, saying they would block a budget resolution unless a separate infrastructure bill is approved first.

Newsom kicks off 4-day recall campaign in San Francisco
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom began a 4-day stint of recall campaign events Friday morning in San Francisco, where he spoke with local leaders about the importance of the upcoming Sept. 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election.

GOP candidate in Newsom recall election holds rally at San Jose's Calvary Chapel

Larry Elder, a Republican candidate in the election to recall Gov. Newsom, held a rally at a San Jose church on Thursday. You may remember Calvary Chapel for defying local COVID rules at the height of the pandemic last year.

GOP candidate in Newsom recall election holds rally at San Jose's Calvary Chapel
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Conservative talk-show host Larry Elder, a Republican candidate in the election to recall Governor Gavin Newsom, held a rally at a San Jose church on Thursday. You may remember Calvary Chapel for defying local COVID rules at the height of the pandemic last year.