Judge blocks new California law cracking down on election deepfakes
Judge blocks California’s new deepfake law
Judge temporarily blocks new California election deepfake law, citing First Amendment
California’s new law that allows people to sue over election deepfakes was temporarily blocked by a federal judge. The judge, in granting a preliminary injunction on Wednesday, wrote that the law likely violates the First Amendment given its broad scope, even if digitally-altered media such as by artificial intelligence poses “significant” risks.
Trump approved California wildfire aid in 2018 only after reviewing Orange County voter data, former official says
Then-President Donald Trump reportedly nearly declined to approve federal aid because of the state’s political makeup.
Your guide to California’s U.S. Senate race: Garvey vs. Schiff
Rep. Adam B. Schiff, a Burbank Democrat, faces former Dodger All-Star Steve Garvey, a Palm Desert Republican, for the California U.S. Senate seat long held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
How to vote in California’s Nov. 5 election
Here are some things to know about how to vote in California's election on Nov. 5, and where to access more information about the election.
Newsom Tacks to the Middle With California in the Spotlight
While Donald J. Trump has attacked California as too liberal for the nation, Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed several bills that could have become political fodder.
Your guide to California's U.S. Senate candidates' views on energy, the environment
U.S. Senate candidates Steve Garvey and Rep. Adam Schiff both say they want to protect the environment and combat climate change. Their approaches differ.
It's deep-blue California, not swing states, that may decide House control
California is 'the center of the House battleground this cycle,' expert says, as five of its competitive races are expected to decide House control.
Your guide to California's 30th Congressional District race: Balekian vs. Friedman
Democrat Laura Friedman squares off against Republican Alex Balekian in the race to replace longtime Rep. Adam Schiff of Burbank.
When can I mail my California ballot for general election? Drop it off? Know these dates
Mail-in ballots can be returned by mail or dropped off at your county elections office, the California Secretary of State said on its election website. You can also take your ballot to any poll place, drop-off location or designated drop box in the state before 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.
The deadline to register to vote in California and other important dates for the upcoming election
County elections offices will soon be sending California households a vote-by-mail ballot for the Nov. 5 election, but you must first be an active registered voter. If you haven’t registered
Path for control of US House runs through heavily Democratic California
California is so heavily Democratic that neither the party's presidential candidate Kamala Harris nor her Republican rival Donald Trump even bother to campaign here.
What's on my ballot? Find your sample ballot based on Northern California county
Find our interactive map showing you how to find your sample ballot based on the county you are registered to vote in.