Prop 5: Recall Reform
Proposition 5 on the 2026 California ballot would change the rules around recalls of elected officials.
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Prop 5: Statewide Recall Reform
In 2021, California voters were asked whether or not to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. But there was also a second question on the ballot: Who should replace the governor if he was recalled?
The recall ultimately failed. But if it had succeeded, Republican talk show host Larry Elder, who wo…
Inside State Investigation Over Mass Use of Force Incident at CA Women's Prison
Former Democratic Health Secretary Xavier Becerra and Republican commentator Steve Hilton clashed over taxes, immigration and Trump on Wednesday night in a CNN debate.
Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED
AI researchers and safety advocates warned a U.S. Senate subcommittee Wednesday that AI develop…
Prop 43: Special Tax Voter Threshold
Proposition 43 on the 2026 California ballot would increase the vote threshold to pass new local taxes earmarked for special causes.
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Prop 43: Local Tax Voter Threshold
Right now in California, if citizens put a tax measure on the ballot for local government services, it requires a simple majority — 50% plus 1 — to pass.
Prop 43 would raise that threshold. If passed, these kinds of tax measures would require a two-thirds majority of support instead.
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LA Homes Turn Into New Artisanal Coffee Spots
In Los Angeles, a new crop of cafes is taking the artisanal coffee experience to the next level. People are turning their homes into coffee speakeasies, serving specialty brews out of their kitchens and backyards. Despite - and perhaps because of their low-profile, these DIY businesses are all the …
The Battle Over Voter ID in California
Californians in this fall’s election will consider Proposition 39, which asks whether voters should be required to show ID when they cast a ballot. Supporters argue the rules are common-sense safeguards essential for restoring public confidence in elections, while opponents contend they pose identi…
CA Democrats Look to Flip the Script on Gas Prices
Gas prices in California continue to be the highest in the nation. So it's no surprise that prices at the pump are a hot topic in the state’s closest elections for Congress. But the war in Iran has given California Democrats a rare opportunity to turn the tables on the issue.
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LAN Parties Make a Comeback; What's the 'Most Important Statewide Race?'
Election Roundup: Gas Prices, Latino Vote, and the 'Most Important Statewide Race?'
With Election Day around the corner, sky-high gas prices are influencing some of California’s most competitive congressional races, from San Diego County to the Central Valley. KQED politics correspondent Guy Mar…
The Key Congressional Races that Could Shape the Final Years of Trump
Next week’s midterm election will decide which party controls Congress for the second half of President Trump’s term. And in the wake of California’s redistricting in favor of Democratic candidates, the state could play an outsized role in shaping the outcome of the midterms. We’ll dig into key rac…
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