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Padilla to chair Senate immigration subcommittee
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla has been named chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Immigration Subcommittee. Padilla made the announcement Sunday, noting that his priority is to restore humanity, dignity...Read More
State protects public health officials under threat with confidential address program
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order this week allowing public health officials to join the state’s confidential address program in response to threats and harassment they have faced...Read More
State streamlines process to sign up poll workers with online portal
The California Secretary of State’s Office announced the launch of a portal Friday that allows state residents to sign up to work as a poll worker in their county...Read More
State expands physical polling locations for November election
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday to expand the state’s number of polling places ahead of the November general election, which state officials expect to be affected...Read More
Voter registration reaches all-time high, yet gaps persist among non-white voters
Voting rights activists remain worried about persistent gaps in voter participation based on race and ethnicity.Read More
Half a million register to vote since Sunday
With the upcoming Nov. 8 general election just two weeks away, more than half a million Californians registered to vote online within 48 hours leading up to Monday's deadline.Read More