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May 1, 2026

Waymos, robotaxis can now be ticketed by California police. But how exactly?

Driverless cars haven't always obeyed the rules of the road but, unlike vehicles with humans behind the wheel, they've gotten away with it. That's about to change in California.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the California state treasurer race: Who will replace Fiona Ma?

The California state treasurer race will feature six candidates, including two Democrats and three Republicans, competing to replace termed-out Fiona Ma.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the California attorney general race: Rob Bonta vs. Michael Gates

Incumbent Rob Bonta faces challengers, including Republican Michael Gates, after Democrats cleared the path in the California Attorney General race.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 11 race: Traci Park vs. Faizah Malik

Challenger Faizah Malik is backed by Democratic Socialists of America in the District 11 race. Police and fire unions support incumbent Traci Park.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the L.A. County sheriff's race: Robert Luna faces seven challengers

Incumbent Robert Luna will take on a crowded field in the race for Los Angeles County sheriff. Key issues include oversight, jail conditions, recruitment and boosting department morale.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the California governor candidates' views on housing and homelessness

Eight gubernatorial candidates offer competing visions for California's housing affordability and homelessness crises, revealing deep ideological divides over whether solutions require more supply, less regulation or expanded social services.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the L.A. County assessor race: Incumbent Jeff Prang faces four challengers

Five candidates are running for L.A. County assessor, and topics such as transparency and Proposition 13 are top of mind. Here is your election guide.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the California Congressional District 47 race: the battle for Orange County

California Congressional District 47 race: Democratic incumbent Dave Min defends his Orange County seat after redistricting transformed it into a safely Democratic area.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the L.A. County District 1 supervisor's race: Who will replace Hilda Solis?

After more than a decade, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis is termed out, opening a contest for a sprawling 1st District stretching from Silver Lake to Pomona that represents nearly 2 million people.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the L.A. city controller race: Kenneth Mejia faces challenger Zach Sokoloff

Incumbent Kenneth Mejia, who is running for a second term, faces challenger Zach Sokoloff in the L.A. City Controller race.

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May 1, 2026

Coded messages, 'red boxing' and other allegations in California's testy race for governor

Becerra's campaign website added strategic messaging often used to signal priorities to independent expenditure committees that cannot coordinate directly with the campaign.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the California insurance commissioner's race: Who will replace Ricardo Lara?

Who will replace Ricardo Lara in the California insurance commissioner's race? More than a half-dozen candidates, four Democrats and five Republicans, are competing in the election.