elections

Assembly advances AB 1923, sending Fresno County transportation measure toward November ballot

The bill passed 54-16 in the Assembly after debate over whether lawmakers were overriding local authority to place the Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act before voters.

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Assembly committee hears Fresno County support for AB 1923 as county association raises local-control concerns

At an Aug. 5 hearing, city officials, labor representatives and residents backed the Fresno County transportation measure, while the California State Association of Counties flagged local-control concerns.

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Assembly advances AB 2134, giving local officials parental leave without losing their seats

The bill, called the Family Friendly City Council’s Act, moved forward in the Assembly floor session Sunday.

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Arcata council puts Measure G renewal on November ballot, names pro-argument writers

The council also asked the city attorney for an impartial analysis and set up the ballot-argument process for the tax measure.

Arcata adopts budget, places Measure G renewal on November ballot

Council also approved a placeholder for a future climate manager line item as it weighed reserves, staffing and election policy.

Shasta County backs ballot-curing bill in separate vote-by-mail action

The board signed onto AB 2604, while also taking up a separate SB 1420 support item on ballot processing and early voting.

ACID board approves election order, finance manager hire and $1.8 million offseason work list

The June 11 meeting set up the district’s 2026 election cycle, confirmed a finance manager transition and advanced a large offseason capital plan for further refinement.

Shasta County backs AB 2604 ballot-curing bill

The board formally asked lawmakers to pass a statewide process for voters to fix unsigned or mismatched vote-by-mail ballots.

Shasta supervisors declare Measure B adopted, advancing charter change on election security and transparency

The board’s July 14 declaration formally records Measure B as passed and would add a county charter amendment if implemented.

Live Oak council to weigh Sutter County election-services pact for November 2026 vote

The July 15 agenda includes an agreement that would let Sutter County run Live Oak’s municipal election alongside the statewide general election, with staff estimating a $27,000 cost.

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Eureka council sends 2% hotel-tax increase to voters after 4-2 vote

The measure heads to the Nov. 3 ballot after hotel operators and lodging representatives argued it could hurt tourism and business competitiveness.

Eureka agenda tees up fall TOT vote, $2.9 million donation and 16 2nd Street housing purchase

The July 7 council agenda includes a proposed transient occupancy tax ballot measure, a $2,875,355 Balay Ko Foundation donation and a $370,000 downtown property acquisition tied to affordable or interim housing.

ACID moves to order November election for three board seats

The district’s June 11 packet puts a November election resolution before directors, along with filing dates, candidate-statement rules and an estimated cost of $5,000 to $10,000.

Shasta County Elections seeks $1.03 million in state revenue for special-election costs, overtime

A June 16 budget amendment would add spending authority to the Elections Department and reduce General Fund use by $732,544 if approved.

Assembly committee advances SB 1360 to expand language access for voters

The elections committee moved the bill forward after support from voting-rights groups and objections from clerks and election officials who asked for clearer standards.

Attorney General’s office backs bill to expand election-record seizure protections

SB 1418 would extend existing custody protections for voted ballots to other election records, equipment and digital data, according to a committee hearing summary.

Assembly sends AB 182 to governor after 69-0 concurrence vote

The Assembly unanimously concurred in Senate amendments to AB 182, an elections-related bill now headed to the governor.

Assembly sends AB 182 to governor after 69-0 concurrence vote

The Assembly unanimously concurred in Senate amendments to AB 182, an elections-related bill, and sent it to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Shasta County supervisors advance charter changes on eminent domain and vacancies

The board sent two charter-related measures to the ordinance pipeline after public hearing and discussion.

Arcata council advances Measure G renewal and adopts tighter 2026-27 budget

Council placed the city’s 3/4-cent sales tax renewal on the November ballot while also approving a smaller budget, a hiring freeze and a climate manager placeholder.

Assembly committee advances bill for secure ballot return for military, overseas voters

SB 970 moved ahead unanimously after supporters said the federal DoD FACTS shutdown left a gap in ballot-return options for deployed and overseas voters.

San Bernardino redistricting bill advances despite county cost warning

SB 1414 moved out of the Assembly Elections Committee after divided testimony over whether an independent commission should redraw San Bernardino County’s political maps.

Arcata council to weigh Measure G renewal alongside budget and hiring freeze

The June 17 agenda ties a possible tax renewal to budget adoption, a temporary hiring freeze and other fiscal steps as Arcata confronts financial pressure.