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 […]
Month: October 2016
October 21, 2016
Political Stories –Â Top stories CD 21: Valadao, Huerta face off in debate —Â 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 […]
October 20, 2016
Political Stories Top stories CD 21: Observers: Valadao ad a critical tactical move — Congressman David Valadaoâs 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 arenât fighting Californiaâs tobacco and income […]
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 […]
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: Valadaoâs war chest still […]
October 17, 2016
Political Stories Top stories  While Trump warns of âriggedâ process, Padilla keeps faith in county officials — With Donald Trumpâs deepening warnings about a âriggedâ presidential campaign, and renewing doubts about the legitimacy of the democratic process, Californiaâs election chief said Sunday that he has great faith in the stateâs county election officials and its thousands of […]
2016 Elections: Crime Measures
Guests: Christine Bedell, Bakersfield Californian; Mike Dunbar, Merced Sun Star and Modesto Bee; Paul Hurley, Visalia Times Delta
October 16, 2016
Political Stories – Top stories John Myers: Election day has become election month in California — Thereâs 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 […]
October 15, 2016
Political Stories – Top stories Why Silicon Valley is pouring money into efforts to repeal Californiaâs death penalty â 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 […]
October 14, 2016
Political Stories –Â Top stories Dan Walters: New California law restricting ammunition sales sparks buying frenzy —Â 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 […]