State Supreme Court OKs Gov. Brown's Parole Measure
A measure to make it easier for some non-violent inmates to win parole could be headed for the November ballot, thanks to the California Supreme Court.
Field Poll Projects Record Number of Vote by Mail Ballots
It's finally Election Day in California. A Field Poll out today projects that around 8 million voters will take part in today's primary -- that's roughly 45 percent of registered voters. That falls short of the 2008 presidential primary, when nearly 58 percent of registered voters cast ballots. The report also estimates that about 5 million Californians will vote by mail -- that would be a new record -- because more counties are eliminating in-person voting.
In Low-Voting San Diego Neighborhood, Refugee Groups Want 100 Percent Turnout
As part of our California Counts election coverage, we've been telling you about the San Diego neighborhood with the lowest voter turnout: City Heights. It's a home to many refugees. Some are recently resettled, others have been there for years. Some refugees are bucking the trend of the neighborhood by pushing for 100 percent voter turnout among those eligible in their communities.