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Desmond, von Wilpert to face off in redrawn CA-48 that could decide control of Congress

by Andrew Keatts • Times of San Diego June 2, 2026, 8:57 p.m.June 3, 2026, 12:32 p.m.

Former Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey, Nicole Crosby head to runoff in District 2 council race

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego June 2, 2026, 8:54 p.m.June 3, 2026, 5:43 p.m.

A scene from the San Diego GOP's headquarters during the 2026 primary election. (Photo by Adrian Childress/Times of San Diego)

Will Trump’s waning popularity pull down California Republicans? The primary election offers clues

by Yue Stella Yu • CalMatters June 2, 2026, 8:25 p.m.June 2, 2026, 8:50 p.m.

A giant "VOTE HERE" sign at the Registrar of Voters office, with people streaming in and out

Top California Democrats compete in wide-open primary for lieutenant governor

by Nadia Lathan • CalMatters June 2, 2026, 8:14 p.m.June 3, 2026, 1:21 p.m.

A building by the ocean is engulfed in flames at sunset, with a silhouetted figure watching.

California voters choose its next insurance watchdog — amid climate crisis

by Levi Sumagaysay • CalMatters June 2, 2026, 5:00 p.m.June 2, 2026, 3:18 p.m.

A gymnasium with several voting booths displaying the American flag and the word "VOTE." A person is using one booth.

California voting ends Tuesday. The results? Don’t expect them any time soon

by Kate Wolffe • CalMatters June 2, 2026, 10:15 a.m.June 2, 2026, 8:37 a.m.

Person voting in a booth with the American flag and the word "Vote" on the side panel.

Get up to speed fast on the California election with our guide for the undecided

by Lynn La • CalMatters June 2, 2026, 8:37 a.m.June 2, 2026, 8:37 a.m.

California Democrats wait to see whether redrawing state’s congressional map pays off

by Associated Press June 2, 2026, 8:28 a.m.June 2, 2026, 8:29 a.m.

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Los latinos en California mostraron su frustración con Trump al votar por la Proposición 50

by Maya C. Miller, Jeremia Kimelman and Mohamed Al Elew • CalMatters June 1, 2026, 3:26 p.m.June 1, 2026, 3:26 p.m.

Latinos in California showed their frustration with Trump by voting for Proposition 50

by Maya C. Miller, Jeremia Kimelman and Mohamed Al Elew • CalMatters June 1, 2026, 2:05 p.m.June 1, 2026, 3:28 p.m.

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California primary – last-minute details on voting, tight races for governor, Congress

by Associated Press June 1, 2026, 11:25 a.m.June 1, 2026, 11:25 a.m.

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New federal CalFresh work requirements take effect Monday, curbing benefits for some recipients

by Staff and Wire Reports June 1, 2026, 10:46 a.m.June 1, 2026, 3:01 p.m.

A man wearing casual shorts, a t-shirt, sandals, and a cap leans over to read a parking meter. A red car is stopped on the street behind him.

How San Diego’s deal on Balboa Park parking, trash fee came together

by Greg Moran • inewsource May 31, 2026, 2:00 p.m.June 1, 2026, 10:27 a.m.

A political debate stage with six podiums and a California-themed backdrop with a few of the dozens of gubernatorial candidates running in 2026.

Where California’s gubernatorial candidates stand on climate and taking big oil money

by Marcus Baram • Capital & Main May 31, 2026, 8:00 a.m.May 28, 2026, 3:26 p.m.