Columnists California’s long-running saga over local tax measures might return to the ballot By Dan WaltersUpdated Feb 5, 2026 Last week, a state appellate court declared that a 2020 ballot measure to increase hotel taxes in San Diego is valid even though it did not re…
Local News Burlingame moves forward with election for District 1 By Holly Rusch, Daily Journal staff Aug 22, 2024 The Burlingame City Council is moving forward with an election for the remainder of the term for the District 1 seat despite only one candidat…
Columnists Ballot measures to provide most of the November intrigue By Dan Walters CalMattersUpdated Oct 7, 2025 California politics being what they are – deeply blue domination by Democrats – means that many of the races on the November ballot are alread…
Columnists California Supreme Court weighs 2 cases that could limit the ballot initiative process By Dan Walters May 24, 2024 Seven years ago, California’s Supreme Court declared broad support for the historic right of voters to make law through the initiative process.
Local News Week in review Updated Apr 1, 2025 Police searching for three cars involved in 101 shooting
World Across the Nation Updated Apr 1, 2025 Couple charged after woman dies during home liposuction surgery
Local News Late state budgets affect suppliers Updated Apr 1, 2025 SACRAMENTO -- Each summer Christian Bartels has to prepare for the likelihood that his main customer -- the state of California -- won't be pa…
Local News Voter's guide "State propositions" Updated Apr 1, 2025 Proposition 40 The California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002
