State GovernmentCalifornia voting ends Tuesday. The results? Don’t expect them anytime soonJune 2, 2026California has new rules meant to speed up ballot counting, but elections experts and county officials say close races could still take weeks to resolve.
Sacramento RegionIt's Election Day. Here's how folks feel about itJune 2, 2026 | Laura Fitzgerald | Gerardo Zavala | Tony Rodriguez | Riley PalmerHow are people feeling about voting in this election? CapRadio reporters hit the streets to find out.
State GovernmentFollow the money: Who’s backing California’s next governor — and whyMay 28, 2026Billionaires, Big Oil and other interests are spending big to influence the California governor’s race, making for the most expensive primary campaign in state history.
State GovernmentWhy timing, postmarks and signatures matter for California's vote-by-mail majorityMay 27, 2026 | Greg MicekCalifornia's vote-by-mail system is usually simple. But timing, postmarks and signatures can stand between voters and a counted ballot in the June 2 primary.
State GovernmentWhen a signature is a barrier, California offers voters a way throughMay 27, 2026 | Greg MicekFrom the X mark to in-person voting, California has built workarounds into its system for voters with disabilities ahead of the June 2 primary.
Health CareSoaring healthcare costs put California school districts and teachers at oddsMay 27, 2026California school districts, including Twin Rivers and Natomas, are struggling to balance rising healthcare costs with declining enrollment and federal aid, leading to labor battles between teachers and districts over healthcare premiums.
State GovernmentCalifornia judges are testing a new AI clerk, and you won’t know if it’s looking at your caseMay 27, 2026Courts in Los Angeles and Riverside counties are testing an artificial intelligence tool and deciding whether it can be used in high-stakes criminal cases.
State GovernmentAfter AI layoffs, Newsom orders state government to find ways to ease the painMay 21, 2026In an AI executive order, the governor called on state officials to study everything from job subsidies to stock compensation policies to mitigate tech-driven layoffs.
State GovernmentCan you trust that post about Tom Steyer? How paid influencers are flooding into the governor’s raceMay 20, 2026Billionaire Tom Steyer is paying influencers to boost his California governor campaign. Some didn’t disclose it. A state law offers little accountability.
EducationNewsom’s revised budget eases budget worries for UC and Cal StateMay 18, 2026Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a proposed budget that included a combined $716.3 million in new base funding for both systems.
