San Diego, CA|News|
San Diego County Voter Guide: General Election 2020
Find out who is on the ballot and where you can cast your vote on Election Day in San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
CA Elections 2020
Coverage from across California in the 2020 presidential election.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
LA DA Candidate Profile: George Gascón In His Own Words
George Gascón, former San Francisco District Attorney and LAPD officer, nabbed key endorsements in the battle to unseat DA Jackie Lacey.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin County Voters Guide: General Election 2020
Find out who's on the ballot and where you can cast your vote on Election Day in Marin County.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Candidate Profile: DA Jackie Lacey In Her Own Words
Jackie Lacey, Los Angeles County's first Black woman elected District Attorney, is in a pitched battle for re-election.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Calabasas, CA|News|
Meet The Calabasas Candidates
Four candidates are vying for two seats in a consequential election centered about fires, budgets, COVID, and wireless connectivity.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
San Mateo County Event Center To Serve As ‘Super Vote Center'
Unique to the Event Center will be drive-thru voting, where Elections staff will bring a Vote by Mail Ballot to you.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
When Power Is Transferred—literally—in An Election
Voters cast early ballots last week in an El Dorado County elections office powered by a generator after winds triggered a power shutoff.
Across California|News|
Is It Too Late To Mail In Your Ballot? Here’s Why You Don’t Need To Panic
Anxiety over the postal service’s ability to ferry voters’ ballots to county election administrators on time has ratcheted up yet again.
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Trump Car Rally Travels Streets In Redondo Beach, Beach Cities
Dubbed "South Bay Tour Trump Massive Car Rally," the supporters waved American flags from their vehicles, honked their horns, yelled.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Meet The Candidate: Amanda Stern
Patch is speaking with Beverly Hills School Board candidates. Meet Amanda Stern, a school psychologist and BVMS parent.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Meet The Candidate: Frank Chechel
Patch spoke with Beverly Hills School Board candidates. Meet Frank Chechel, a business executive and Beverly Vista Middle School parent.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Police Will Increase Patrols Ahead Of Election Day
Santa Monica police are planning to increase patrols starting Oct. 30 in anticipation of Election Day.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
Vote In Person In Los Gatos: Vote Centers Now Open
Here’s a list of polling places in Los Gatos, to cast or drop off your ballot in person for the Nov. 3 Election.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
Here’s How California Keeps Early Votes Secret Until Election Day
Some county registrars lock up equipment and threaten dismissal to protect California’s early votes from being tallied before election day.
Across California|News|
Lawsuits And Labor Backlash: Prop. 22’s Cutthroat Final Days
With lawsuits and campaign misconduct allegations flying a week before the Nov. 3 election, it’s anything but a smooth home stretch.
Santa Monica, CA|News|
State Supreme Court Will Hear Santa Monica Voting Rights Case
The state Supreme Court has agreed to review an appellate court ruling that Santa Monica did not violate the California Voting Rights Act.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|News|
PV Transit Offering Free Rides On Election Day In Palos Verdes
Palos Verdes Peninsula residents can ride for free on PV Transit on Election Day, Nov. 3.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Early Voting: Where To Go In Rancho Palos Verdes
A one-day-only, drop-in election event planned this week at Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
Prop. 22 Battle Reaches Fever Pitch
Uber and Lyft must reclassify their drivers as full-fledged employees by late January, an appeals court ruled Thursday.
Across California|News|
Slated For Deception? Beware Of All Those Glossy Mailers Telling You How To Vote
The slate mailer stands out as a perennial — and many say unseemly — California political tradition that dates back to at least the 1950s.
Orange County, CA|News|
OC Voters Participate In 'Early Vote Day'
"Early Vote Day 2020" began in Southern California Saturday with some lining up in Orange County to vote at Laguna Niguel Regional Park.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
LA Voters Flock To Polling Places As Centers Opened Saturday
"Early Vote Day 2020" began in Los Angeles Saturday morning with hundreds already eager to enter vote centers across the county.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
California Democrats Swamp Republicans In Early Voter Turnout
With more than a quarter of the ballots processed, early returns show California Democrats are turning out far more than other parties.
Across California|News|
No Ticket Needed: Stadiums Welcome Voters For November Election
This November, counties and teams across California are allowing access to stadiums again – this time to vote.
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg, Sonoma County Voters Urged To Return Ballots Early
Here's what to know about when and where to return Vote-By-Mail ballots in Healdsburg and Sonoma County.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sonoma County Voters Urged To Return Ballots Early
Here's what to know about when and where to return Vote-By-Mail ballots in Rohnert Park, Cotati and Sonoma County.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
San Francisco Runner Spells 'Vote 2020' On Virtual Marathon Map
Emily Hou sent the message to Chicago, via the virtual Chicago Marathon, to encourage residents there to get out and vote.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Candidate: Karen Komatinsky For Beach Cities Health District
Karen Komatinsky shares with Patch why she should be elected to serve the Beach Cities Health District.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
Five New City Council Members Could Transform San Diego
While council races are technically nonpartisan, in recent years council votes have broken largely along party lines.
San Diego, CA|News|
San Diego Smashes Voting Records: 560,000 Ballots Cast
This number is more than three times the amount cast at the same time before the 2016 election.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
Affirmative Action Has Support — So Why Is Prop. 16 Trailing?
How voters feel about affirmative action in a vacuum versus in practice is part of the reason why.
Across California|News|
Good Policy Or Ballot Blackmail? Union Takes Its Fights With Health Industry To Voters
The practice has earned SEIU-UHW president Dave Regan a reputation as an aggressive labor leader.
Sherman Oaks, CA|News|
Councilman Ryu Accuses Nithya Raman of Illegal Campaigning
Ryu claims Raman violated a law prohibiting candidates from campaigning within 100 feet of a polling location in the March 3 primary.
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
CSUN, CityWalk Announced As Vote Centers
Both locations will be open beginning Saturday and continuing through the Nov. 3 election.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
Maskless Voters In CA Will Not Be Turned Away On Election Day
Voters are encouraged to wear face coverings, but those who show up to the election polls on Nov. 3 without one will still be able to vote.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
A Closer Look At Controversial Propositions
If you aren’t one of 3.5 million who have already returned their ballots, it’s time for a closer look at some of the propositions.
Across California|News|
Ballot Campaigns Set State Record As Most Expensive
Never has an election cycle seen so much money funneled into California’s ballot measure campaigns.
Sherman Oaks, CA|News|
Councilman David Ryu & Nithya Raman To Debate This Wednesday
Hosted by the Sherman Oaks Homeowners' Association, two candidates will make their case to represent Council District 4.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
Voting Centers Planned At Malibu Schools
Voting centers at Santa Monica and Malibu schools will open in October for early voting, along with Election Day.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Voting Centers Planned At Santa Monica Schools
Voting centers at Santa Monica and Malibu schools will open in October for early voting, along with Election Day.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff