Nithya Raman unseats Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral election
Michael Bennett
Michael Bennett
Eviction Cases Surge in San Francisco as AI Investment Drives Up Rents
San Francisco is seeing a dramatic rise in eviction filings and rent hikes as the city's AI-fueled economic boom collides with a persistent housing crisis, prompting new tenant protections and legislative action.
California Democrats confront budget shortfall and rising costs after election
California Democrats retain power but must address a severe budget deficit, housing unaffordability, and climate resilience as public concern grows.
Elections and Ballot Measures
California voters approve major housing bonds as rent control fails in Redwood City
Courts and Legal Affairs
California court rejects lease cap on tenant court costs in Los Angeles deposit dispute
Elections and Ballot Measures
Santa Monica Council Race Sees Negrete and Torosis Lead as Oelsen Holds Narrow Edge
California Government & Civic Life
Mike McGuire campaigns on rural health wildfire recovery and broadband access
California Government & Civic Life
West Hollywood opens domestic partnership registry for multi-partner relationships
California Government & Civic Life
Salinas election results shape local leadership and urgent policy debates
Xavier Becerra wins California governor race in historic milestone for Latino leadership
Xavier Becerra has been elected as California's first Latino governor in over 150 years, defeating Republican Steve Hilton and preparing to address major challenges facing the state.
Elections and Ballot Measures
Berkeley Voters Back Infrastructure Bonds and Rent Protections as Public Bank Measure Faces Uncertainty
California Government & Civic Life
Redwood City rent control measure trails as San Pablo proposal advances
California Government & Civic Life
California Sets National Benchmark for Wildfire Smoke Remediation Standards
Santa Monica incumbents and renter protections lead in early election results
Initial vote counts in Santa Monica show sitting council members ahead and strong support for tenant protection and hotel tax measures, while a proposed school parcel tax trails.
Encinitas imposes immediate rent limits on mobile home parks
Encinitas City Council has enacted a temporary rent control ordinance for mobile home parks, capping annual increases and initiating steps toward a permanent policy.
