Ballot Security and Reporting of California Election Results
California’s Elections Code has numerous provisions related to semifinal and official canvasses and related procedures in Division 15. In Chapter…
Secretary of State Weber Says Potential Reparations Would Be For Descendants of Slaves Only
Secretary of State Shirley Weber, the author of AB 3121 and the California legislative Slavery Reparations Task Force, said on…
Duties of Secretary of State for Voting Results
The California Elections Code specifies certain duties for the Secretary of State related to the canvass of votes in this…
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Votes To Give 10-Day Warning Period For About-To-Be Evicted Tenants
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of an ordinance on Wednesday that would require all landlords…
Tie Votes in California Elections
On rare occasions, there can be a tie vote in an election. California law provides guidance in such instances. Contained…
Los Angeles City Council Passes Motion That May Lead To New Oil, Gas Extraction Ban in City
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted in favor of a motion on Wednesday that would direct city attorneys to…
Attorneys Win Removal of COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Piedmont School Kids
Attorneys for Children’s Health Defense, California Chapter and Protection for the Educational Rights of Kids recently filed a lawsuit against…
Governor Newsom Announces $10 Billion Combined Plan For More Zero Emissions Vehicles, ZEV Infrastructure
Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that he would be adding another $6.1 billion to his $3.9 billion zero-emission vehicle (ZEV)…
‘China-made KN95’ Masks Distributed to Congress, California Students, Required at Super Bowl
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its guidance on masks for the public, now saying that cloth masks…
Provisional Voting in California
Like in other states, California allows “provisional voting.” It is governed by the state’s Elections Code in Division 14, Chapter…