Incumbent Carlos Romero, Webster Lincoln and Mark Dinan secured the early lead in the race to take the three open seats on ...

Since Woodside’s incorporation in 1956, the Town Council has been volunteer run. But in December, that will change.

In the parlance of politics, “ticket-splitting” refers to someone who votes for candidates of both major parties. It bedevils political devotees as they turn out partisan voters. In some states it has ...

Rebecca Flynn and Helen Wolter are leading the race for the two open seats on the Portola Valley Town Council. Early election night results, as of 9 p.m., showed Flynn has received 1,135 votes (34.2%) ...

In summary California’s governor faces a lot of obstacles to a plausible run for president in 2028, even if he does help lead the resistance to Donald Trump. As debate raged this summer over whether ...

Elections have consequences, as California is likely to learn when Donald Trump once again moves into the White House. The state has been a bastion of anti-Trump sentiment ever since the bombastic ...

Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo was enjoying a strong lead in the heated Congressional race to succeed U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo on election night, with both Santa Clara County and San Mateo County ...

In summary Californians overwhelmingly backed Prop. 36 to lengthen criminal sentences for certain theft and drug offenses, and to direct more people to drug treatment after convictions. Voters’ views ...

In summary Against a national red wave, Californians sent a top Trump nemesis to the US Senate, and favored Democrats in House and state races. But they also toughened criminal sentences and rejected ...

A Portola Valley voter told this news organization that he experienced voter interference when he was turned away from the ...

In summary State officials, business leaders and immigrant advocates are all preparing for whoever wins the presidential ...

Voters cast their ballots during early voting at a polling station in Los Angeles on Oct. 27, 2024. Photo by Qian Weizhong, ...