Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
RivCo Supervisors Decline To Pay Sheriff Bianco's Legal Fees In Election Probe
Last week, the California Supreme Court ordered Bianco to pause his probe into election fraud allegations.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
CA Elections 2026
Patch's coverage of the 2026 election in California.
Palm Springs, CA|News|
Desmond Wins Endorsement From Trump In Campaign For District 48
District 48 included Temecula and most of east San Diego County before Proposition 50 led to the district being redrawn.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|News|
Special Election Set To Fill Seat Swalwell Vacated Amid Sexual Assault Scandal
Gov. Newsom set an August special election to fill the vacant seat of Eric Swalwell, who resigned abruptly Tuesday.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Sacramento, CA|News|
Could Kamala Harris Become CA's Next Governor? New Poll Shows Shift After Swalwell's Exit
Harris recently said she is considering a run for president again in 2028.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Tied For 3rd Place In Governor's Race: Latest Poll
The poll shows Tom Steyer (D) and Steve Hilton (R) advancing to November's general election, with all other candidates trailing well behind.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
California Voters Urged To Register, Update Info Before June 2 Primary
Eligible voters can register online, check status and track ballots through state election websites.
Renee Schiavone, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Fails To Get Key Endorsement From CA GOP
Bianco shrugged off the CA GOP Party's non endorsement. Days earlier, he also dismissed President Donald Trump's support for Steve Hilton.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
Swalwell Resigns From Congress Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
The now-former congressman dropped out of the 2026 California gubernatorial race on Saturday after bipartisan calls to quit.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Mayoral Candidate Raman Unveils Plan To Address LA Homelessness
Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman unveiled her plan to address the city's homelessness crisis on Tuesday.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
LA Mayor's Race: Controversial New Poll Puts Bass Behind Raman
A new poll has Mayor Karen Bass in second place.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Investigation Into Alleged Election Fraud Paused In Riverside County
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco launched the investigation earlier this year, prompting some outrage and lawsuits.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Sheriff Running For CA Governor Seizes Ballots In Defiance Of CA Justice Department
Prop 50 opponents have argued the measure to redraw state's congressional districts was unfair and favored Democrats.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Ballot Finalized For LA City Council, Controller Races: See The List Of Candidates
There are contests for several citywide offices and for seven city council seats ahead of the June primary election.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
14 Candidates In The Running For Los Angeles Mayor
Mayor Karen Bass is facing a challenge from 13 others as she seeks a second term. See the finalized list of candidates.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Nithya Raman Formally Launches Campaign For LA Mayor
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman Sunday formally launched her campaign for mayor.
Sacramento, CA|News|
Democratic Party Fails To Nudge Out Candidates In CA Governor's Race — The Crowded Field Is Set
The deadline to enter the governor's race closed, and eight Democrats are splitting the vote, creating an opening for the two Republicans.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
LA City Residents To Vote On 3 Tax Hikes In June
Three proposed tax hikes will be considered by Los Angeles voters in the upcoming election.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Sales Tax Hike To Be Decided By LA County Voters
Voters in June will decide whether to approve a new sales tax in Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
LA Mayor's Race Kicks Off With Surprise Challenger And Fallout From Fires, ICE Raids And Homelessness
The city's next mayor will have an international spotlight as the 2028 Olympics head to Los Angeles.
