Legislature
Democrats to Enjoy Legislative Supermajority
On Tuesday, Californians went to the polls to elect a new Governor, statewide officers and to vote on various statewide Initiatives. Constituents of the Golden State also got to choose who would become their representatives at the federal level, including...
Joshua Tree Saloon Super Groovy Tuesday
JOSHUA TREE—Thanks to local musician and Open Mic Night host Teddy Quinn, Joshua Tree has a place to celebrate or mourn election results as a community. Quinn remembers the year the event at the Joshua Tree Saloon became a gathering...
Proposition 10 Dies in Decisive Vote
Shot down in a decisive decision, Proposition 10, a measure that would have allowed cities across the state to expand rent control, has been defeated after a massive backlash from voters. Totaling more than $104 million, both campaigns working to...
12th State Senate District Locked in Dead Heat
One of the most contentious State Senate races remains stagnant as former Democratic Assemblywomen Anna Caballero attempts to hold off Republican Rob Poythress in their bid to become Senator. The poll casts Anna Caballero (D) 48 percent as well as...
Friday Focus: Holly J. Mitchell
What inspires someone to run for office? What type of character does one need to become a respected leader? What kind of motivation does it take to pass first-of-its kind legislation? In an interview, the California Globe sat down with...
Stone vs Silver Showcases Stark Differences
Incumbent Republican Jeff Stone and liberal Democrat Joy Silver are battling it out for the California State Senate seat in District 28, a huge district that includes very liberal Palm Springs and Coachella as well as heavily Republican cities to...