June 2026
Your last-minute guide to election day challenges in California’s 2026 primary election
Preparing for the challenges of election day: what to do if you forget to register to vote, need to find a voting center or how late is too late to vote.
Monterey Park takes landmark vote on banning data centers
Local governments in a few U.S. towns and cities have banned data centers, but Monterey Park could be the first city to ban them by popular vote.
How a deep-ocean desalination startup hopes to rewrite California’s water future
Tests of a new desalination technology in a reservoir near Westlake Village were a success. Next comes an ocean trial off Southern California.
Why a loss for Hilton would be a win for Trump
The California gubernatorial primary might not be decided for days or weeks. President Trump plans to use our primary to further his push to assert federal control of state-run elections.
Democratic voters confident California election is secure, Republicans less so, poll finds
Strong majorities of registered Democrats and independents in California are confident that local election officials will ensure this week’s primary vote is safe and accurate, but far fewer registered Republicans share that confidence, according to a new poll.
A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says
A new study says the size and damage from hailstones will increase in a warming world
What’s on Tuesday’s ballot in California? A rundown of state, L.A. elections
What is on the California and Los Angeles ballots? Here is a guide to the 2026 June election in California.
Easygoing, safe-bet governor may be what California voters want
Regardless of the final vote count, Xavier Becerra’s pre-primary sprint to the front in the race for governor was remarkable and historic.
TikTok? Crazy neighbor? A new poll sheds light on where voters get their information
A new poll sheds light on where voters get their information
The mystery behind Becerra leapfrogging over his rivals in California’s governor’s race
Xavier Becerra was polling at around 4% in numerous polls taken in February, March and early April. Then, he surged.