Johnson Concedes -Further Strong Mayor Push UnlikelyNovember 5, 2014Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson's Measure L was handily defeated by voters in Tuesday's election. Wednesday at City Hall, he said he will respect the will of the people who rejected a "strong mayor"- form of government. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFormer California GOP Leader Optimistic About PartyNovember 5, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia Republicans failed to win any statewide office in Tuesday's election. But a party leader still feels optimistic about the future. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWednesday Election Results Live Blog: Sacramento City Council, Pan/Dickenson, Stockton's Measures And MoreNovember 5, 2014View results for Sacramento city council results, Stockton's measure G and E, the "Strong Mayor" initiative and other races from yesterday's election.
Sacramento Measure L Defeated HandilyNovember 5, 2014 | Bob MoffittWith Sacramento County elections reporting 100 percent of the precincts counted, Measure L -the "strong mayor" push by Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson- has lost by a wide margin. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Hillary Schieve To Become Reno's Next MayorNovember 5, 2014 | Ky PlaskonHillary Schieve, a council member with the city of Reno, decisively won the race to become the city's next mayor with about 60 percent of the vote.
Ose Leads Bera in 7th District Congressional RaceNovember 5, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe Doug Ose/Ami Bera race is too close to call. With Ose leading 51 percent to 48 percent. Roughly 3,000 votes separate them.
NPR Election Coverage: Republicans Take Control Of SenateNovember 5, 2014The GOP scored major victories in the midterm elections, reshaping the political dynamic in Washington and complicating the legislative agenda for President Obama's final two years in office.
Voters Approve $7.5 Billion Water BondNovember 5, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia voters have approved a 7.5 billion dollar water bond. Proposition One’s passage came as no surprise to opponents of the measure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Governor Jerry Brown Sails To Historic Fourth TermNovember 5, 2014 | Ben Adler | Katie OrrDemocrat Jerry Brown has won an unprecedented fourth term as California governor – and he’s promising to reach out to Republicans: Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAtkins Says Low Voter Turnout Led To Democrats Losing Seats In State LegislatureNovember 5, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia Democrats say low voter turn-out in some districts was what led to loss of their party’s seats. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezReno And San Joaquin Election Results And Measure LNovember 5, 2014We talk with Capital Public Radio's Ky Plaskon about election results from Reno and we check in with Capital Public Radio's Central Valley report Rich Ibarra about San Joaquin County's results. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Water Conservation Rate Statewide Drops in SeptemberNovember 4, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornians have used 10.3 percent less water in September compared to a year ago. But that’s a lower conservation rate than August. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Live Coverage: Election 2014November 4, 2014CapRadio has up-to-the-minute election results and reaction. Beth Ruyak has live coverage starting at 8 p.m. She'll be joined by Political Junkie Ken Rudin and other experts for analysis of the results. Plus, updates from reporters in the field.
General Election ResultsNovember 4, 2014Capital Public Radio provides results for the Nov. 4, 2014, General Election. Gov. Jerry Brown has won a record 4th term. Sacramento's Strong Mayor measure is trailing and the U.S. 7th Congressional District race is extremely tight.
Voter Participation Increasing Since 2002November 4, 2014 | Bob MoffittVoter turnout in California isn't what it was 50 years ago, but it is better than it was 25 years ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Placer County Detective Remembered For Humor And Commitment To CommunityNovember 4, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneFor the second day in a row, a deputy killed in an Oct. 24 shooting spree was remembered in a memorial service in Roseville. Placer County Sherriff's Detective Michael Davis was remembered for his sense of humor and commitment to his community.
Brown Wins Record 4th Term, Tight Race For 7th Congressional DistrictNovember 4, 2014UPDATED 8:23 p.m.: California Gov. Jerry Brown is returning to Sacramento for a record fourth term. Meanwhile, the 7th Congressional District race is too close to call.
Lodi Courtrooms To Return In JanuaryNovember 4, 2014 | Rich IbarraPeople who live around Lodi have been without local courts for the past two years, but come January, that will change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentElection Preview: Statewide Races And Ballot MeasuresNovember 4, 2014 | Ben AdlerTuesday isn’t a presidential election, but Californians will still elect a governor, seven other state office holders and three-quarters of the state Legislature. They'll also vote on six statewide ballot measures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Join The NPR Election PartyNovember 4, 2014Listen to real-time election coverage by hosts Melissa Block and Robert Siegel from NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. With live news and data DJ’ed by Amita Kelly
