22Oct

October 22, 2016

Political Stories Top stories California voters returning ballots in big numbers, election officials say — Election officials around the state say that mail ballot returns are running higher than usual for a presidential election. Explanations include the overall increase in the number of Californians receiving mail ballots and interest in the high-octane presidential contest. They also cite […]

21Oct

October 21, 2016

Political Stories – Top stories CD 21: Valadao, Huerta face off in debate — Rep. David Valadao, R-Hanford, and Democratic challenger Emilio Huerta clashed sharply over water, air quality, immigration and political attack ads during their Thursday evening debate hosted by KGET-TV 17. The pair, vying for the 21st Congressional District seat, displayed different styles during the […]

20Oct

October 20, 2016

Political Stories Top stories  CD 21: Observers: Valadao ad a critical tactical move — Congressman David Valadao’s new attack ad churned up a lot of talk in political circles, including speculation about why his team flew the piece so close to Election Day. Bakersfield Californian article  Why business groups aren’t fighting California’s tobacco and income […]

19Oct

October 19, 2016

Political Stories Top stories  Gov. Brown, allies spend millions to kill measure that could doom high-speed rail, Delta projects — With less than three weeks until Election Day, Gov. Jerry Brown and his political allies are suddenly pumping money into the campaign to defeat Proposition 53, a previously low-profile measure that could be the death knell […]

18Oct

October 18, 2016

Political Stories Top stories CD 10: Big money flooding into San Joaquin Valley congressional race — Lots of money from the left, right and locations in between is flowing into the closely watched San Joaquin Valley congressional race pitting Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock, against Democratic challenger Michael Eggman.  McClatchy Newspapers article CD 21: Valadao’s war chest still […]

17Oct

October 17, 2016

Political Stories Top stories  While Trump warns of ‘rigged’ process, Padilla keeps faith in county officials — With Donald Trump’s deepening warnings about a “rigged” presidential campaign, and renewing doubts about the legitimacy of the democratic process, California’s election chief said Sunday that he has great faith in the state’s county election officials and its thousands of […]

16Oct

October 16, 2016

Political Stories – Top stories John Myers: Election day has become election month in California — There’s a good chance that millions of Californians who receive a ballot in the mail this month will leave it sitting on a table for days or weeks, deciding for whatever reason to delay casting their vote in the Nov. 8 election. That may […]

15Oct

October 15, 2016

Political Stories – Top stories Why Silicon Valley is pouring money into efforts to repeal California’s death penalty – As voters weigh two dueling death penalty measures on the Nov. 8 ballot, Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are pouring hundreds of thousands of dollars into the effort to end executions in California, saying they want to see the practice abolished both in […]

14Oct

October 14, 2016

Political Stories – Top stories Dan Walters: New California law restricting ammunition sales sparks buying frenzy — Now, with one new ammunition law on the books and another on the ballot and likely to pass, sales of cartridges are also exploding. Firearms dealers, even such chains as Big 5 Sporting Goods, and online sellers are offering bulk […]