November 8 yielded historical milestones, with San Mateo electing its first Latina supervisor and Alameda electing its first black district attorney. In counties like Riverside and Orange, the election flipped the balance of power, giving each county a board of supervisors controlled by Democrats.
Sacramento County voters have rejected Measure B, a special cannabis tax to fund county homeless services. Importantly, the measure would have directed supervisors to develop rules for allowing dispensaries in unincorporated areas.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva conceded defeat in his bid for re-election Tuesday. The county's next sheriff Robert Luna currently holds a 20-point lead over the incumbent.
Ballots are still being counted and many races are too close to call, but we know a lot more about California’s county races than we did last week.
California voters weighed in on a number of important local measures last Tuesday. Below is a list of some countywide measures we were watching in the state’s most populous counties, and how they p
A data breach in Tehama County has potentially exposed the private information of county employees, Social Services recipients and affiliates.
The San Diego County Public Defender Office is facing lawsuits from two former deputy public defenders who say they were the victims of discrimination and retaliation.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) recently concluded a year-long illegal cannabis eradication program known as Operation Hammer Strike.
The California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) released a sobering report Wednesday warning of a looming $25 billion budget shortfall ne