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"content": "\u003cp>When Congress allowed COVID-era subsidies for health insurance to expire, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/california\">California\u003c/a> used its own funds to offset the hike in Obamacare premium costs for residents with low incomes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the reach has been limited.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As Gov. Gavin Newsom negotiates his last budget with the legislature, the Democrat wants to offer financial help to more than 1 in 4 enrollees in Covered California, the nation’s largest state-run health insurance marketplace. Democratic lawmakers, who hold a supermajority, are still debating the plan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“My budget proposal would KEEP $0 monthly plans for low-income Californians to help clean up the financial disaster Trump created,” Newsom \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/CAgovernor/posts/pfbid0D7ZbfX4NexjyjBrNuyXribDdCep4aDahzNSHaZX9g8Cnyu9MA7AaUAg99dxp7K7Sl\">posted on Facebook\u003c/a>, where he often chides the president and GOP Congress.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://stateline.org/2026/02/18/some-states-are-helping-to-make-obamacare-plans-more-affordable/\">Ten blue states\u003c/a> have put up their own funds to keep Affordable Care Act plans affordable and residents insured, as the rising cost of healthcare has emerged as a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/poll-the-cost-of-health-care-remains-at-the-top-of-the-publics-list-of-economic-concerns-even-as-concerns-about-gas-prices-climb/\">top concern\u003c/a> among voters. Newsom’s $300 million proposal would make California’s program among the most generous, but even the nation’s richest state can’t patch a \u003ca href=\"https://hbex.coveredca.com/data-research/library/Brief%201%20IRA%20ACA%20Premium%20Impacts%202026.pdf\">$2.5 billion hole\u003c/a> left by the expiration of enhanced subsidies at the end of last year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The gap between what people can pay in their monthly budget and what health insurance costs is so big that it’s a lot for states to take on,” said \u003ca href=\"https://www.commonwealthfund.org/person/stacey-pogue\">Stacey Pogue\u003c/a>, a senior research fellow at the Center on Health Insurance Reforms at Georgetown University. “They’re going to have to figure out how they can finance that.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>New Mexico lawmakers have \u003ca href=\"https://stateline.org/2026/02/18/some-states-are-helping-to-make-obamacare-plans-more-affordable/\">backfilled 100%\u003c/a> of the lost federal subsidies with state money. It seems to have worked; New Mexico saw \u003ca href=\"https://www.hca.nm.gov/2026/02/10/health-insurance-enrollment-up-in-new-mexico-amid-national-decline/\">double-digit increases\u003c/a> in marketplace enrollment this year, but state analysts \u003ca href=\"https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/firs/HB0004.PDF\">have warned\u003c/a> that the subsidy program isn’t sustainable.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040844\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1760px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040844\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/npr.brightspotcdn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1760\" height=\"1174\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/npr.brightspotcdn.jpg 1760w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/npr.brightspotcdn-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/npr.brightspotcdn-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/npr.brightspotcdn-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/npr.brightspotcdn-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1760px) 100vw, 1760px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Protesters gather outside Kern Medical Hospital in Bakersfield. They’re opposing proposed GOP cuts to Medicaid, which provides health insurance to lower-income Americans. \u003ccite>(Joshua Yeager/KVPR)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.wgbh.org/news/politics/2026-01-08/massachusetts-spending-250-million-to-blunt-cost-increases-from-expired-health-care-subsidies\">Massachusetts\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/05/20/new-jersey-healthcare-fiscal-abyss/\">New Jersey\u003c/a>, which, like California, tax residents \u003ca href=\"https://www.kff.org/faqs/faqs-health-insurance-marketplace-and-the-aca/marketplace-basics/im-uninsured-am-i-required-to-get-health-insurance/\">for not having health insurance\u003c/a>, are also spending hundreds of millions of dollars to try to keep premium payments low. Their hope, healthcare experts say, is to avoid the exodus seen in states such as Georgia that didn’t offer enrollees help.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since the enhanced subsidies expired, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/what-we-know-so-far-about-2026-aca-marketplace-enrollment-premiums-and-deductibles/\">enrollees nationwide\u003c/a> have seen their premium payments increase by $65 a month on average.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Conservatives, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.ocregister.com/2026/01/13/insurance-company-subsidies-are-no-prescription-for-lowering-healthcare-costs/\">congressional Republicans\u003c/a>, have long argued that the subsidy expansion was too generous to high-income enrollees and \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/reel/25473637075567865\">inflated healthcare costs\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There are never enough subsidies to make health insurance affordable because subsidies are the problem,” said Michael Cannon, director of health policy studies at the libertarian Cato Institute. “They are causing people to turn a blind eye to fraud and waste and excessive prices because it’s someone else’s money that they’re spending, not their own.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Helping the poorest?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>People who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid got relief starting in January after Newsom and legislators softened the blow for about 300,000 of the lowest-income enrollees. They offset lost federal premium tax credits for individuals who \u003ca href=\"https://board.coveredca.com/meetings/2026/May%2021,%202026/Presentation_2027_State_Premium_Subsidy_Program_Design.pdf\">earned up to $23,475\u003c/a> last year and partially filled the gap for those who earned up to $25,823.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The governor now wants to expand subsidies to those who earn up to $31,920 this year for an individual and $66,000 for a family of four — an estimated 218,000 additional people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Veronica and William Walter, who live in the San Francisco Bay Area, earn less than $40,000 a year in one of the nation’s most expensive regions. They’re counting on a more generous state healthcare tax credit if they have to pay for health insurance next year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12086988\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12086988\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PricedOutCA2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PricedOutCA2.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PricedOutCA2-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PricedOutCA2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Veronica Walter talks through her financial challenges while sitting at the dining table in her two-bedroom condo in Newark, California. Walter says she wouldn’t be able to afford the nearly $200 monthly premium for health insurance that she and her husband would likely pay on Covered California, even after a proposed expansion of state subsidies. \u003ccite>(Christine Mai-Duc/KFF Health News)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A car accident two years ago left William temporarily disabled, qualifying the couple for Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now he’s back at work as a security guard, and Veronica said she’s worried they’ll be kicked off Medi-Cal. She’s even more worried about how they’ll get by with federal premium tax credits not nearly as generous as before.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Without it, we’re going to be facing worse problems than we have now,” she said. Under Newsom’s proposal, Veronica and others in the highest eligible income bracket could receive an average monthly subsidy of $36 a person.[aside postID=news_12084761 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/IMG_1522.jpg']“For them, $36 a month is the sort of thing that can make a difference between keeping coverage and losing coverage,” said Peter Lee, former executive director of Covered California. “We can’t fix everything with that gap, but we can focus the dollars on those who need it most.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Walter family, though, may still face a nearly $200 monthly premium payment to cover both of them, $130 more than they previously paid for healthcare and prescriptions through Covered California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I can’t afford that, not really,” said Veronica, a pet sitter who works part-time at a school. “A giant state like this with this many people, and this many resources? You can’t just leave the people with nothing for healthcare or healthcare they can’t afford.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California policy researchers and health advocates acknowledge the limits of a partial subsidy but say that concentrating funds on those who earn less is the most efficient way to maximize impact. People who drop coverage are \u003ca href=\"https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/what-we-know-so-far-about-2026-aca-marketplace-enrollment-premiums-and-deductibles/#:~:text=Declines%20in%20plan%20sign%2Dups%20for%20young%20adults%20ages%2018%20to%2034%20account%20for%20more%20of%20the%20decrease%20in%20ACA%20Marketplace%20plan%20selections%20than%20any%20other%20age%20group.\">often younger\u003c/a>, healthier, and less likely to have high healthcare costs — all factors that help stabilize the insurance risk pool. Without coverage, Lee said, they’re also more likely to experience debt from medical emergencies or leave unpaid hospital bills that strain the \u003ca href=\"https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5180\">taxpayer-funded safety net\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cary Sanders, senior policy director at the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network, a health advocacy group, said the state’s move last year kept low-income enrollment in Covered California steady and reduced racial disparities in coverage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s working; it’s just that it’s not enough,” Sanders said. “We need the federal subsidies back.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Still no help for many\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>When Congress passed enhanced subsidies in 2021, it capped monthly premium payments for \u003ca href=\"https://kffhealthnews.org/health-industry/obamacare-premiums-subsidies-trump-republicans-policy-fallout-kff-analysis/\">even the highest earners\u003c/a> at 8.5% of income. Those temporary enhancements allowed about 8 million Americans to choose robust plans with no monthly premium payment last year and helped double Obamacare enrollment to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/enrollment-growth-in-the-aca-marketplaces/\">an all-time high\u003c/a> of 24 million.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the end of last year, 22 million of them lost that help when the GOP Congress blocked the extension.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pressures on Obamacare enrollees don’t stop at premiums. Federal legislation Republicans passed last summer, known as the \u003ca href=\"https://dmhc.ca.gov/Portals/0/Docs/OFR/FSSB/Feb2026/CoveredCaliforniaUpdate.pdf#page=11\">One Big Beautiful Bill Act\u003c/a>, also shortens enrollment windows, tightens income verification requirements for subsidies, and requires enrollees who earn more than they projected to pay back the full amount.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12052592\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12052592\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Covered-CA-lawn-sign.jpg\" alt=\"Una persona camina sobre la acera, a lado del patio de una casa donde está el letrero de Covered California.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1232\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Covered-CA-lawn-sign.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Covered-CA-lawn-sign-160x99.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Covered-CA-lawn-sign-1536x946.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carteles de Covered California en Berkeley el 13 de enero de 2017. A partir del 31 de agosto, los beneficiarios de DACA ya no podrán encontrar planes de salud a través de Covered California. Hay algunas opciones limitadas disponibles. \u003ccite>(Lea Suzuki/The San Francisco Chronicle vía Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Even if Newsom’s proposal passes, most Covered California customers won’t get state help. Nearly 1 million enrollees — 52% — earn above the $31,300-a-year individual earning cutoff.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Victoria Garzouzi was one of many \u003ca href=\"https://kffhealthnews.org/health-care-costs/insurance-premium-payments-terminal-diagnosis-aca-subsidies-covered-california/\">middle-income retirees\u003c/a> hit with one of the most extreme premium increases: The monthly payment for her low-level bronze plan jumped eightfold to $1,600.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To make ends meet, she came out of retirement and dipped into her savings. “I’m working to pay for my insurance,” she said. “I am an army of one.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite a $6,000 deductible, her health insurance premium payment is more than the mortgage on her two-bedroom house. She’s putting off a needed cataract surgery until October, when she turns 65 and qualifies for Medicare.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While GOP leaders have not publicly weighed in on the state subsidies, some Democratic lawmakers have questioned why more help hasn’t been proposed.[aside postID=news_12086370 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/MBC-profile-view-with-driver.jpg']Assembly member Dawn Addis, who chairs the chamber’s budget subcommittee on health, suggested Newsom could tap an additional $230 million from a fund for healthcare cost relief — money raised from a state penalty levied on those who can afford to enroll in health insurance but choose not to.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lawmakers have \u003ca href=\"https://kffhealthnews.org/health-care-costs/california-stockpiles-penalties-from-uninsured-residents-instead-of-lowering-care-costs/\">previously criticized state officials\u003c/a> for socking away much of the penalty revenue, which was supposed to go toward healthcare affordability. After California discontinued its premium subsidies thanks to increased federal assistance, the Newsom administration said the state was saving to help consumers once those temporary subsidies expired. Instead, California borrowed from the subsidy fund to cover state budget shortfalls, to the tune of $771 million. Starting this year, the subsidy fund should see an influx of cash as the state pays back the loan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At a May legislative hearing, Joseph Donaldson, then a Department of Finance analyst, said maintaining the reserve was a prudent and financially sustainable approach.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dylan Roby, a public health professor at the University of California-Irvine who consults for Covered California, said the focus on lower-income enrollees is deliberate. They qualify for federal subsidies that higher earners don’t, maximizing federal investment and strengthening the broader system.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You end up with more advanced premium tax credits flowing into the state that you would have been leaving on the table,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>State lawmakers have until June 15 to pass a state budget. Then, Covered California’s board would decide eligibility and benefit amounts, a decision that could come this summer, with new subsidies starting Jan. 1.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even with the extra help, Walter and her husband worry they won’t be able to afford a potential $200 monthly premium payment. Walter said she’d likely have to rely on free clinics or ration medications.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I take so many pills, I rattle,” she said. “That, on top of the $200? For us, it really adds up.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Are you struggling to afford your health insurance? 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>When Congress allowed COVID-era subsidies for health insurance to expire, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/california\">California\u003c/a> used its own funds to offset the hike in Obamacare premium costs for residents with low incomes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the reach has been limited.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As Gov. Gavin Newsom negotiates his last budget with the legislature, the Democrat wants to offer financial help to more than 1 in 4 enrollees in Covered California, the nation’s largest state-run health insurance marketplace. Democratic lawmakers, who hold a supermajority, are still debating the plan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“My budget proposal would KEEP $0 monthly plans for low-income Californians to help clean up the financial disaster Trump created,” Newsom \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/CAgovernor/posts/pfbid0D7ZbfX4NexjyjBrNuyXribDdCep4aDahzNSHaZX9g8Cnyu9MA7AaUAg99dxp7K7Sl\">posted on Facebook\u003c/a>, where he often chides the president and GOP Congress.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://stateline.org/2026/02/18/some-states-are-helping-to-make-obamacare-plans-more-affordable/\">Ten blue states\u003c/a> have put up their own funds to keep Affordable Care Act plans affordable and residents insured, as the rising cost of healthcare has emerged as a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/poll-the-cost-of-health-care-remains-at-the-top-of-the-publics-list-of-economic-concerns-even-as-concerns-about-gas-prices-climb/\">top concern\u003c/a> among voters. Newsom’s $300 million proposal would make California’s program among the most generous, but even the nation’s richest state can’t patch a \u003ca href=\"https://hbex.coveredca.com/data-research/library/Brief%201%20IRA%20ACA%20Premium%20Impacts%202026.pdf\">$2.5 billion hole\u003c/a> left by the expiration of enhanced subsidies at the end of last year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The gap between what people can pay in their monthly budget and what health insurance costs is so big that it’s a lot for states to take on,” said \u003ca href=\"https://www.commonwealthfund.org/person/stacey-pogue\">Stacey Pogue\u003c/a>, a senior research fellow at the Center on Health Insurance Reforms at Georgetown University. “They’re going to have to figure out how they can finance that.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>New Mexico lawmakers have \u003ca href=\"https://stateline.org/2026/02/18/some-states-are-helping-to-make-obamacare-plans-more-affordable/\">backfilled 100%\u003c/a> of the lost federal subsidies with state money. It seems to have worked; New Mexico saw \u003ca href=\"https://www.hca.nm.gov/2026/02/10/health-insurance-enrollment-up-in-new-mexico-amid-national-decline/\">double-digit increases\u003c/a> in marketplace enrollment this year, but state analysts \u003ca href=\"https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/firs/HB0004.PDF\">have warned\u003c/a> that the subsidy program isn’t sustainable.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040844\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1760px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040844\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/npr.brightspotcdn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1760\" height=\"1174\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/npr.brightspotcdn.jpg 1760w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/npr.brightspotcdn-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/npr.brightspotcdn-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/npr.brightspotcdn-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/npr.brightspotcdn-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1760px) 100vw, 1760px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Protesters gather outside Kern Medical Hospital in Bakersfield. They’re opposing proposed GOP cuts to Medicaid, which provides health insurance to lower-income Americans. \u003ccite>(Joshua Yeager/KVPR)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.wgbh.org/news/politics/2026-01-08/massachusetts-spending-250-million-to-blunt-cost-increases-from-expired-health-care-subsidies\">Massachusetts\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/05/20/new-jersey-healthcare-fiscal-abyss/\">New Jersey\u003c/a>, which, like California, tax residents \u003ca href=\"https://www.kff.org/faqs/faqs-health-insurance-marketplace-and-the-aca/marketplace-basics/im-uninsured-am-i-required-to-get-health-insurance/\">for not having health insurance\u003c/a>, are also spending hundreds of millions of dollars to try to keep premium payments low. Their hope, healthcare experts say, is to avoid the exodus seen in states such as Georgia that didn’t offer enrollees help.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since the enhanced subsidies expired, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/what-we-know-so-far-about-2026-aca-marketplace-enrollment-premiums-and-deductibles/\">enrollees nationwide\u003c/a> have seen their premium payments increase by $65 a month on average.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Conservatives, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.ocregister.com/2026/01/13/insurance-company-subsidies-are-no-prescription-for-lowering-healthcare-costs/\">congressional Republicans\u003c/a>, have long argued that the subsidy expansion was too generous to high-income enrollees and \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/reel/25473637075567865\">inflated healthcare costs\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There are never enough subsidies to make health insurance affordable because subsidies are the problem,” said Michael Cannon, director of health policy studies at the libertarian Cato Institute. “They are causing people to turn a blind eye to fraud and waste and excessive prices because it’s someone else’s money that they’re spending, not their own.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Helping the poorest?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>People who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid got relief starting in January after Newsom and legislators softened the blow for about 300,000 of the lowest-income enrollees. They offset lost federal premium tax credits for individuals who \u003ca href=\"https://board.coveredca.com/meetings/2026/May%2021,%202026/Presentation_2027_State_Premium_Subsidy_Program_Design.pdf\">earned up to $23,475\u003c/a> last year and partially filled the gap for those who earned up to $25,823.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The governor now wants to expand subsidies to those who earn up to $31,920 this year for an individual and $66,000 for a family of four — an estimated 218,000 additional people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Veronica and William Walter, who live in the San Francisco Bay Area, earn less than $40,000 a year in one of the nation’s most expensive regions. They’re counting on a more generous state healthcare tax credit if they have to pay for health insurance next year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12086988\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12086988\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PricedOutCA2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PricedOutCA2.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PricedOutCA2-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PricedOutCA2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Veronica Walter talks through her financial challenges while sitting at the dining table in her two-bedroom condo in Newark, California. Walter says she wouldn’t be able to afford the nearly $200 monthly premium for health insurance that she and her husband would likely pay on Covered California, even after a proposed expansion of state subsidies. \u003ccite>(Christine Mai-Duc/KFF Health News)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A car accident two years ago left William temporarily disabled, qualifying the couple for Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now he’s back at work as a security guard, and Veronica said she’s worried they’ll be kicked off Medi-Cal. She’s even more worried about how they’ll get by with federal premium tax credits not nearly as generous as before.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Without it, we’re going to be facing worse problems than we have now,” she said. Under Newsom’s proposal, Veronica and others in the highest eligible income bracket could receive an average monthly subsidy of $36 a person.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>“For them, $36 a month is the sort of thing that can make a difference between keeping coverage and losing coverage,” said Peter Lee, former executive director of Covered California. “We can’t fix everything with that gap, but we can focus the dollars on those who need it most.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Walter family, though, may still face a nearly $200 monthly premium payment to cover both of them, $130 more than they previously paid for healthcare and prescriptions through Covered California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I can’t afford that, not really,” said Veronica, a pet sitter who works part-time at a school. “A giant state like this with this many people, and this many resources? You can’t just leave the people with nothing for healthcare or healthcare they can’t afford.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California policy researchers and health advocates acknowledge the limits of a partial subsidy but say that concentrating funds on those who earn less is the most efficient way to maximize impact. People who drop coverage are \u003ca href=\"https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/what-we-know-so-far-about-2026-aca-marketplace-enrollment-premiums-and-deductibles/#:~:text=Declines%20in%20plan%20sign%2Dups%20for%20young%20adults%20ages%2018%20to%2034%20account%20for%20more%20of%20the%20decrease%20in%20ACA%20Marketplace%20plan%20selections%20than%20any%20other%20age%20group.\">often younger\u003c/a>, healthier, and less likely to have high healthcare costs — all factors that help stabilize the insurance risk pool. Without coverage, Lee said, they’re also more likely to experience debt from medical emergencies or leave unpaid hospital bills that strain the \u003ca href=\"https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5180\">taxpayer-funded safety net\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cary Sanders, senior policy director at the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network, a health advocacy group, said the state’s move last year kept low-income enrollment in Covered California steady and reduced racial disparities in coverage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s working; it’s just that it’s not enough,” Sanders said. “We need the federal subsidies back.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Still no help for many\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>When Congress passed enhanced subsidies in 2021, it capped monthly premium payments for \u003ca href=\"https://kffhealthnews.org/health-industry/obamacare-premiums-subsidies-trump-republicans-policy-fallout-kff-analysis/\">even the highest earners\u003c/a> at 8.5% of income. Those temporary enhancements allowed about 8 million Americans to choose robust plans with no monthly premium payment last year and helped double Obamacare enrollment to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/enrollment-growth-in-the-aca-marketplaces/\">an all-time high\u003c/a> of 24 million.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the end of last year, 22 million of them lost that help when the GOP Congress blocked the extension.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pressures on Obamacare enrollees don’t stop at premiums. Federal legislation Republicans passed last summer, known as the \u003ca href=\"https://dmhc.ca.gov/Portals/0/Docs/OFR/FSSB/Feb2026/CoveredCaliforniaUpdate.pdf#page=11\">One Big Beautiful Bill Act\u003c/a>, also shortens enrollment windows, tightens income verification requirements for subsidies, and requires enrollees who earn more than they projected to pay back the full amount.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12052592\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12052592\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Covered-CA-lawn-sign.jpg\" alt=\"Una persona camina sobre la acera, a lado del patio de una casa donde está el letrero de Covered California.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1232\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Covered-CA-lawn-sign.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Covered-CA-lawn-sign-160x99.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Covered-CA-lawn-sign-1536x946.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carteles de Covered California en Berkeley el 13 de enero de 2017. A partir del 31 de agosto, los beneficiarios de DACA ya no podrán encontrar planes de salud a través de Covered California. Hay algunas opciones limitadas disponibles. \u003ccite>(Lea Suzuki/The San Francisco Chronicle vía Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Even if Newsom’s proposal passes, most Covered California customers won’t get state help. Nearly 1 million enrollees — 52% — earn above the $31,300-a-year individual earning cutoff.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Victoria Garzouzi was one of many \u003ca href=\"https://kffhealthnews.org/health-care-costs/insurance-premium-payments-terminal-diagnosis-aca-subsidies-covered-california/\">middle-income retirees\u003c/a> hit with one of the most extreme premium increases: The monthly payment for her low-level bronze plan jumped eightfold to $1,600.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To make ends meet, she came out of retirement and dipped into her savings. “I’m working to pay for my insurance,” she said. “I am an army of one.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite a $6,000 deductible, her health insurance premium payment is more than the mortgage on her two-bedroom house. She’s putting off a needed cataract surgery until October, when she turns 65 and qualifies for Medicare.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While GOP leaders have not publicly weighed in on the state subsidies, some Democratic lawmakers have questioned why more help hasn’t been proposed.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Eight days after its primary election, California officials \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12086054/ballots-are-all-in-but-california-election-results-could-take-weeks-to-settle-why\">are still counting ballots\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That in itself isn’t a big deal — \u003ca href=\"https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/election-certification-deadlines\">many states\u003c/a> give election officials more than a week to tally votes, and California’s sheer size makes a fast turnaround especially unlikely.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the lag in calling some of the state’s most high-profile races has captured national attention. Social media has exploded with misleading or false posts claiming Democrats are cheating — that’s despite the primary success of a Republican at the top of the ballot, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12086501/california-governor-election-steve-hilton-advances\">gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton\u003c/a>. President Donald Trump and other national Republicans have also made unfounded allegations of fraud.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The lies — combined with Trump’s sustained attacks on election security and a number of moves or threats his administration has made to interfere with local election processes — have raised alarms about what could happen in November.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To set the record straight, KQED’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12086764/is-californias-election-system-crooked-an-election-integrity-expert-weighs-in\">Political Breakdown podcast sat down with election security expert David Becker\u003c/a> to discuss California’s voting process, the federal government’s role in elections and the likelihood that the Trump administration could interfere in the midterms.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12085478\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12085478\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/ap26090784092005-scaled-e1781134932262.jpeg\" alt=\"President Trump holds his signed executive order that calls for restricting voting by mail in the White House’s Oval Office in March.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">President Trump holds his signed executive order that calls for restricting voting by mail in the White House’s Oval Office in March. \u003ccite>(Alex Brandon/AP Photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Becker is executive director and founder of the nonpartisan, nonprofit Center for Election Innovation & Research, which works with election officials of both parties to ensure voting is secure, including providing pro bono legal assistance to election officials who are threatened with frivolous criminal prosecution, harassment, or physical violence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He was previously a senior trial attorney at the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, overseeing voting rights enforcement in several states, including California and Georgia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#Howcommonaproblemiselectionfraudanddopeoplegetawaywithit\">How common a problem is election fraud, and do people get away with it?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Why does it take so long to count ballots in California?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In short: Because California’s a giant state with 23 million registered voters that has enacted a slew of policies aimed at making voting as easy and accessible as possible. Most notably, the state automatically sends every registered voter a mail-in ballot — and allows those ballots to arrive up to seven days after Election Day, as long as they are postmarked by Election Day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As Becker said, when people mail in their ballots, it takes longer for county election officials to verify that legitimate voters cast those ballots and ensure that they aren’t fraudulent.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“And we want that to happen. We want every single one of those ballots to be assessed to make sure the person hasn’t voted in another way,” he said, “and to confirm that the right person is returning it. When you vote in person, that’s done at the polling place, before you ever get a ballot. When you do it by mail, it’s done afterwards, when the election officials get it.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12085720\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12085720 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/voter.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/voter.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/voter-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/voter-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Monica Holguin places her ballot at City Hall in San Francisco on May 15, 2026. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Becker said that by the end of election night, some 5.1 million ballots were counted around the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“That’s more than most states see in a presidential general election,” he said, noting that many counties have been counting at a fast clip since. “Los Angeles County, for instance, is counting about 200,000 mail ballots every single day. That’s huge.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(Los Angeles County has 9.6 million residents — more than the population of 40 U.S. states.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to verifying mail-in ballots, election officials in California are working to review provisional ballots — those cast when a voter’s eligibility can’t be immediately confirmed — and ballots from members of the military deployed overseas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Becker said that this year, amid a competitive governor’s race, many Democrats \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12084978/california-democrats-anxious-about-wasted-votes-are-clinging-to-their-ballots\">held onto their ballots\u003c/a> until the last minute, delaying the count even further.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Are California’s election laws out of step with American tradition?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>No, Becker said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’ve had mail voting since at least the Civil War, probably before that. We have extensive federal laws that actually accommodate late-arriving ballots for people like military and overseas voters, which is really important,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>When we talk about a slow count, are we actually talking about counting ballots or calling races?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Calling races. Becker said that the public doesn’t really care when every single ballot is tallied — they care about knowing the outcome of important races.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The slow count only matters, he said, when there are close races that are difficult to call.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12085889\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12085889\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/20260602_PRIMARY2026CD4_GC-20-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/20260602_PRIMARY2026CD4_GC-20-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/20260602_PRIMARY2026CD4_GC-20-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/20260602_PRIMARY2026CD4_GC-20-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Voters cast their ballots at UC Davis in Davis on June 2, 2026. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“On election night in 2024, at 8:01 p.m. Pacific time, they called the presidential race. Is that because they finished counting the presidential ballots? Not even close. But the margins were so big, there was no question who won the presidential race. But in those congressional races that were really close, that were decided by a few-thousand-vote margin, they needed a lot more detail,” he said, adding that “every single state that ran a June 2 primary, not just California, is still counting some ballots.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Speaking with KQED on June 9, Becker said that a week after the election, “most of the major races are pretty clear and have been called by the media” in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What could California do to speed up its vote counts?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Becker said individual voters could speed things along by turning in mail-in ballots earlier, or voting prior to Election Day at early vote centers. In other words: don’t wait until the last minute.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Counties and the state could also give \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12086735/why-california-takes-forever-to-count-ballots\">election offices more resources \u003c/a>to speed up the count, according to election officials.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s not clear whether barring ballots from arriving after Election Day — the subject of \u003ca href=\"https://bipartisanpolicy.org/article/what-could-the-supreme-courts-decision-in-watson-v-rnc-mean-for-mail-voting/\">a case\u003c/a> now before the U.S. Supreme Court — \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-06-09/californias-slow-vote-count-faces-changes-as-supreme-court-decision-on-late-ballots-looms\">would actually speed things up\u003c/a>, since many of the mail-in ballots counted later are the ones turned in on or just before Election Day.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Trump has talked about nationalizing elections — why \u003cem>doesn’t \u003c/em>the federal government control elections?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“If you go back to the founders, they had just fought a war against a monarch,” Becker said. “And if you read the original Constitution, even before the Bill of Rights, there is one thread that is woven throughout the Constitution. And that is the limitations on executive power. They were really careful about this. They wanted power to be retained by the states.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said that the elections clause — giving states the power to decide the time, place and manner of elections — “is literally the fourth paragraph in the Constitution.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12085822\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12085822\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/260602-PRIMARYVOTERVOX-20-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/260602-PRIMARYVOTERVOX-20-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/260602-PRIMARYVOTERVOX-20-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/260602-PRIMARYVOTERVOX-20-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A polling place at SOMArts Cultural Center in San Francisco on June 2, 2026. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>That dispersal of power is a “security feature,” Becker said, that makes it more difficult for anyone to carry out election fraud on a large scale.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We don’t run a national election. We run 10,000 little elections all over the country. We run 58 little elections here in California,” he said, one for each of the state’s 58 counties. “If there were a bad actor, that bad actor could not overturn the will of the people nationally or in a state.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Could President Trump put military troops or immigration agents at polling places?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>No. That’s prohibited by \u003ca href=\"https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/federal-and-state-election-laws-ban-federal-forces-polling-places\">law\u003c/a>, Becker said. But even the threat of it is troubling, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think that there are individuals in the government and in the United States that would like American voters to be scared,” he said. “They would like them to think that voting might be dangerous. Because that actually could depress turnout, but it’s a lot easier to get them to worry about that than it is to actually do it.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Howcommonaproblemiselectionfraudanddopeoplegetawaywithit\">\u003c/a>How common a problem is election fraud, and do people get away with it?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“It’s extraordinarily rare,” Becker said. But he said that it does occur — among both \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-22/california-woman-registered-dog-to-vote-cast-ballots-for-pooch\">Republicans\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/former-us-congressman-and-philadelphia-political-operative-pleads-guilty-election-fraud\">Democrats\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And Becker said offenders are almost always caught.[aside postID=news_12086288 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/GettyImages-2277856381.jpg']“It is one of the dumbest crimes someone can commit,” Becker said. He knows from experience: he investigated voter fraud cases as a DOJ attorney.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is one of the easiest crimes to detect. … If you want to spend some time in lodging courtesy of your state or federal government, you should try to commit voter fraud, because you will be caught and you will go to prison. And if you’re a noncitizen, before you get sent to prison, you will be deported. And this is why we know it’s so rare. The incentive structure just isn’t there to cast one ballot in an election, which 150 million are gonna be cast.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Becker also said that despite Trump’s obsession with voter fraud, “this administration has had nearly 18 months [and] the full power of the federal government and the Justice Department. And they’ve been spending a ton of resources looking for fraud. And what have they shown us so far? Nothing.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Are the president’s attacks on elections working?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Becker doesn’t think so. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The lies — combined with Trump’s sustained attacks on election security and a number of moves or threats his administration has made to interfere with local election processes — have raised alarms about what could happen in November.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To set the record straight, KQED’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12086764/is-californias-election-system-crooked-an-election-integrity-expert-weighs-in\">Political Breakdown podcast sat down with election security expert David Becker\u003c/a> to discuss California’s voting process, the federal government’s role in elections and the likelihood that the Trump administration could interfere in the midterms.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12085478\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12085478\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/ap26090784092005-scaled-e1781134932262.jpeg\" alt=\"President Trump holds his signed executive order that calls for restricting voting by mail in the White House’s Oval Office in March.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">President Trump holds his signed executive order that calls for restricting voting by mail in the White House’s Oval Office in March. \u003ccite>(Alex Brandon/AP Photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Becker is executive director and founder of the nonpartisan, nonprofit Center for Election Innovation & Research, which works with election officials of both parties to ensure voting is secure, including providing pro bono legal assistance to election officials who are threatened with frivolous criminal prosecution, harassment, or physical violence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He was previously a senior trial attorney at the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, overseeing voting rights enforcement in several states, including California and Georgia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#Howcommonaproblemiselectionfraudanddopeoplegetawaywithit\">How common a problem is election fraud, and do people get away with it?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Why does it take so long to count ballots in California?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In short: Because California’s a giant state with 23 million registered voters that has enacted a slew of policies aimed at making voting as easy and accessible as possible. Most notably, the state automatically sends every registered voter a mail-in ballot — and allows those ballots to arrive up to seven days after Election Day, as long as they are postmarked by Election Day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As Becker said, when people mail in their ballots, it takes longer for county election officials to verify that legitimate voters cast those ballots and ensure that they aren’t fraudulent.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“And we want that to happen. We want every single one of those ballots to be assessed to make sure the person hasn’t voted in another way,” he said, “and to confirm that the right person is returning it. When you vote in person, that’s done at the polling place, before you ever get a ballot. When you do it by mail, it’s done afterwards, when the election officials get it.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12085720\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12085720 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/voter.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/voter.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/voter-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/voter-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Monica Holguin places her ballot at City Hall in San Francisco on May 15, 2026. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Becker said that by the end of election night, some 5.1 million ballots were counted around the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“That’s more than most states see in a presidential general election,” he said, noting that many counties have been counting at a fast clip since. “Los Angeles County, for instance, is counting about 200,000 mail ballots every single day. That’s huge.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(Los Angeles County has 9.6 million residents — more than the population of 40 U.S. states.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to verifying mail-in ballots, election officials in California are working to review provisional ballots — those cast when a voter’s eligibility can’t be immediately confirmed — and ballots from members of the military deployed overseas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Becker said that this year, amid a competitive governor’s race, many Democrats \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12084978/california-democrats-anxious-about-wasted-votes-are-clinging-to-their-ballots\">held onto their ballots\u003c/a> until the last minute, delaying the count even further.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Are California’s election laws out of step with American tradition?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>No, Becker said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’ve had mail voting since at least the Civil War, probably before that. We have extensive federal laws that actually accommodate late-arriving ballots for people like military and overseas voters, which is really important,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>When we talk about a slow count, are we actually talking about counting ballots or calling races?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Calling races. Becker said that the public doesn’t really care when every single ballot is tallied — they care about knowing the outcome of important races.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The slow count only matters, he said, when there are close races that are difficult to call.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12085889\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12085889\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/20260602_PRIMARY2026CD4_GC-20-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/20260602_PRIMARY2026CD4_GC-20-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/20260602_PRIMARY2026CD4_GC-20-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/20260602_PRIMARY2026CD4_GC-20-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Voters cast their ballots at UC Davis in Davis on June 2, 2026. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“On election night in 2024, at 8:01 p.m. Pacific time, they called the presidential race. Is that because they finished counting the presidential ballots? Not even close. But the margins were so big, there was no question who won the presidential race. But in those congressional races that were really close, that were decided by a few-thousand-vote margin, they needed a lot more detail,” he said, adding that “every single state that ran a June 2 primary, not just California, is still counting some ballots.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Speaking with KQED on June 9, Becker said that a week after the election, “most of the major races are pretty clear and have been called by the media” in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What could California do to speed up its vote counts?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Becker said individual voters could speed things along by turning in mail-in ballots earlier, or voting prior to Election Day at early vote centers. In other words: don’t wait until the last minute.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Counties and the state could also give \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12086735/why-california-takes-forever-to-count-ballots\">election offices more resources \u003c/a>to speed up the count, according to election officials.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s not clear whether barring ballots from arriving after Election Day — the subject of \u003ca href=\"https://bipartisanpolicy.org/article/what-could-the-supreme-courts-decision-in-watson-v-rnc-mean-for-mail-voting/\">a case\u003c/a> now before the U.S. Supreme Court — \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-06-09/californias-slow-vote-count-faces-changes-as-supreme-court-decision-on-late-ballots-looms\">would actually speed things up\u003c/a>, since many of the mail-in ballots counted later are the ones turned in on or just before Election Day.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Trump has talked about nationalizing elections — why \u003cem>doesn’t \u003c/em>the federal government control elections?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“If you go back to the founders, they had just fought a war against a monarch,” Becker said. “And if you read the original Constitution, even before the Bill of Rights, there is one thread that is woven throughout the Constitution. And that is the limitations on executive power. They were really careful about this. They wanted power to be retained by the states.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said that the elections clause — giving states the power to decide the time, place and manner of elections — “is literally the fourth paragraph in the Constitution.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12085822\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12085822\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/260602-PRIMARYVOTERVOX-20-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/260602-PRIMARYVOTERVOX-20-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/260602-PRIMARYVOTERVOX-20-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/260602-PRIMARYVOTERVOX-20-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A polling place at SOMArts Cultural Center in San Francisco on June 2, 2026. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>That dispersal of power is a “security feature,” Becker said, that makes it more difficult for anyone to carry out election fraud on a large scale.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We don’t run a national election. We run 10,000 little elections all over the country. We run 58 little elections here in California,” he said, one for each of the state’s 58 counties. “If there were a bad actor, that bad actor could not overturn the will of the people nationally or in a state.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Could President Trump put military troops or immigration agents at polling places?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>No. That’s prohibited by \u003ca href=\"https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/federal-and-state-election-laws-ban-federal-forces-polling-places\">law\u003c/a>, Becker said. But even the threat of it is troubling, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think that there are individuals in the government and in the United States that would like American voters to be scared,” he said. “They would like them to think that voting might be dangerous. Because that actually could depress turnout, but it’s a lot easier to get them to worry about that than it is to actually do it.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Howcommonaproblemiselectionfraudanddopeoplegetawaywithit\">\u003c/a>How common a problem is election fraud, and do people get away with it?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“It’s extraordinarily rare,” Becker said. But he said that it does occur — among both \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-22/california-woman-registered-dog-to-vote-cast-ballots-for-pooch\">Republicans\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/former-us-congressman-and-philadelphia-political-operative-pleads-guilty-election-fraud\">Democrats\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And Becker said offenders are almost always caught.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>“Breathe in deeply through your nose and slowly exhale through your mouth. You are a part of the life cycle of this forest.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s just after 6 p.m. in \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/muir-woods\">Muir Woods\u003c/a> National Monument, and below a thick canopy of redwoods, Ranger Jace Ritchey is speaking to a large group of people gathered on the boardwalk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But instead of walking these wooden boards, as thousands of tourists do every day at this national park, these people are lying down on them — gazing up at the forest from below as Ritchey leads them through a guided meditation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At this time of day, birds are chirping all around as dusk falls and the gurgle of a creek can be heard far off. The usually bustling park is nearly empty, apart from the lucky group lying on the ground.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is not your typical walk through these famous trees. This is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/events/mount-tamalpais-muir-woods-national-monument/muir-woods-night-tour\">Muir Woods night tour\u003c/a>, a monthly event on the last Friday of each month, between January and October.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12078106\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12078106 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-21-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-21-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-21-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-21-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Muir Woods National Monument on March 27, 2026, during a ranger-led night walking tour. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But getting tickets to this in-demand ranger program is no easy feat. They go on sale two weeks before the tour and sell out almost immediately, Ritchey said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tickets for the May tour were all snapped up within 30 seconds, with a waitlist of 200 people. And the next tour on June 26 — for which tickets become available this week, at 8 a.m. on Friday — looks to be no less competitive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump to: \u003ca href=\"#muir-woods-night-tour-tickets\">How to get tickets for the Muir Woods night tour\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Behind the scenes on the night tour\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The tour itself is a two-mile walk, hitting all the famous landmarks in the central part of the park, meandering along the Redwood Grove Trail and Hillside Trail to pass landmarks like Founders Grove and Cathedral Grove.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the entrance to the park, Ritchey explains to the assembled night tourers that, unlike so many other places where old-growth redwood trees were logged or destroyed, this forest was protected, preserving its biodiversity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The theme of this April tour, Ritchey tells the group on the boardwalk, is “community and perspective.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12078111\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12078111\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-48-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-48-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-48-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-48-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors walk through Muir Woods National Monument on March 27, 2026, during a ranger-led night walking tour. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“So as we walk into this old-growth ecosystem, I invite you to connect and reflect on what community means to you,” they said, leading the group into the forest just as the sun was setting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of them, Oakland resident Oren Finard, who’s attending with his in-laws tonight, is actually visiting Muir Woods for the first time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I can’t think of a prettier way to see this place than at twilight and with nobody else in the park,” he said. “That is pretty special.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Founders Grove, Muir Woods intern Ellie Hennessy asks the group to share a place where they’ve felt a sense of awe in nature. For Kenny Coy, visiting from Novato with his wife, that’s the Gualala River in Sonoma County.[aside postID=news_12050823 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Armstrong-Redwoods-1.png']“The river will get super calm and glassy,” Coy said. “It’s really awesome.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When the group lies down on the boardwalk for their meditation, they find that the sounds of the forest become amplified. A woodpecker can be heard, the signature “tuck tuck tuck” of its beak pounding into a nearby tree.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The evening especially is one of those moments where the forest quiets for the visitors, but the forest comes alive for the wildlife,” Ritchey said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ritchey shows photos of other animals that call this park home at night, like bats, deer and even mountain lions, but promises the latter shouldn’t make an appearance tonight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At Redwood Creek, Ritchey points out the handiwork of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/civilian-conservation-corps.htm\">Civilian Conservation Corps\u003c/a>, which, back in the ’30s and ’40s, built stone walls along the creek to control erosion and prevent flooding. Today, they explain, the park takes a more modern approach, allowing debris to build up in the creek naturally to support coho salmon habitat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cori Castro, who lives in San Rafael, said she tried for months to get a Muir Woods night tour ticket. Then, this month, her friend came to the rescue with an extra.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Her serendipitous luck even continued on the tour, Castro said, when she glanced up during the meditation and realized she recognized a specific tree from an earlier encounter decades ago.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12078109\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12078109 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-37-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-37-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-37-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-37-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ranger Jace Ritchey leads a night walking tour through Muir Woods National Monument on March 27, 2026. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I looked over, and I was like, ‘That tree looks really familiar,’” she said. “I remember it’s from a picture that I took of my kids.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That tree from the photograph “looks exactly the same,” she said. “And my kids are 30 and 28 now.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Castro said she’s been feeling weighed down by politics, the news and the general state of the world.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“But you come here, and you’re like — all that goes away,” she said. “That’s what this reminds me of: how insignificant I am, and we are. It gives me hope.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>‘Be one, benevolent’\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The night hikers follow a trail that climbs up above the trees, bringing them eye-to-eye with the canopy. Darkness is closing in, and they’re watching their step carefully while using their flashlights and the light of the moon high in the sky, a bright beacon above.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The group stops for a history lesson. It starts with all the usual players — the white men who fought to protect this place from logging and destruction, and who named this park after naturalist John Muir.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Ritchey said there’s more to the story, telling the assembled hikers about the stewardship of the Coast Miwok and the contributions of \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/articles/how-women-saved-muir-woods.htm\">a group of women \u003c/a>who fought for park conservation in the early 1900s. And Ritchey calls out the founders’ belief in eugenics, “who I kid you not saw in redwood trees a metaphor for the greatness of white people,” they said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12078114\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12078114\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-59-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-59-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-59-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-59-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ranger Jace Ritchey leads a night walking tour through Muir Woods National Monument on March 27, 2026. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In keeping with tonight’s theme of community and perspective, Ritchey draws a lesson for the group.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Just like the trees are connected to their ecosystem, people connected, shared their resources, and said, ‘We want to protect a place we love. We will take action to do so,’” Ritchey said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“As darkness falls upon this place — and only feet away from you, you cannot see the faces of each other — know you are surrounded by people who care.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s the end of the tour, and time to pass back through Cathedral Grove — a federally designated “quiet area.” In the 1940s, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/articles/the-united-nations-memorial-service-at-muir-woods.htm\">delegates from the United Nations came\u003c/a> to this spot during the organization’s founding to remind them what peace feels like.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12078107\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12078107 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-31-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-31-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-31-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-31-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oren Finard (left) and Rye Jupiter Seekins take part in a forest-bathing exercise, lying down and listening to the surrounding forest, during a night walking tour through Muir Woods National Monument on March 27, 2026. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ritchey asks the group to turn off their lights and “bask in moonglow.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And to end, Ritchey’s favorite part of the tour: When the hikers make a single file line and wait for the person ahead of them to disappear into the silent darkness before they follow. Even though they’re all just a few paces behind each other, it feels like they’re out here alone in the forest.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I hope to inspire people to be one, benevolent, like so many presences in this forest are,” Ritchey said. “But ultimately, we have that choice to make. So make a good one.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Happy trails and good night.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"muir-woods-night-tour-tickets\">\u003c/a>How to get Muir Woods night tickets or sign up for other ranger tours\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/muwo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm\">Tickets for the free Muir Woods night tour\u003c/a> are released on \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/muwo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm\">nps.gov\u003c/a> two weeks ahead of the program at 8 a.m., and you can reserve tickets for a maximum of 4 people (was previously 6 people). You won’t be able to go through the ticket reservation process until that “two weeks before” date.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re unsuccessful at grabbing a ticket, the form will ask you if you’d like to join the waitlist. Stay hopeful but realistic: Ritchey said more than 200 people signed up for May’s waitlist, with only about five of those people ultimately getting a ticket.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12050823/muir-woods-reservation-parking-redwood-forests-bay-area-alternative\">Muir Woods parking reservations\u003c/a> are not required for this tour if you arrive after 6 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12078108\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12078108 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-36-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-36-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-36-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-36-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Muir Woods National Monument on March 27, 2026, during a ranger-led night walking tour. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/muwo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm\">2026 Muir Woods night tours\u003c/a> take place on the following Fridays:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>June 26 (opens June 12)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 31 (opens July 17)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Aug. 28 (opens Aug. 14)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sept. 25 (opens Sept. 11)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Oct. 30 (opens Oct. 16)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>You could also check out the more strenuous 3-mile \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DUqnJu2D8tp/\">“Owl Prowl”\u003c/a> guided hike at dusk in Muir Woods. Reservations are also required for this tour, which takes place on:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Aug 15 (reservations open Aug. 1)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Nov 7 (reservations open Oct. 24)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12078118\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12078118\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-66-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-66-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-66-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-66-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors walk through Muir Woods National Monument on March 27, 2026, during a ranger-led night walking tour. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While night tour tickets are tough to snag, if you miss out, there are other free Muir Woods tours open to the public that don’t require signups, including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>“Welcome to The Woods” 15-minute talks: Offered daily at 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. (and at 3:15 p.m. starting in May)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>One-hour ranger tours: Offered Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 11 a.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Occasional Muir Woods \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=18475460-98D8-FFE0-AD0BA5EC3E0972AB\">Junior Ranger Days\u003c/a> with activities for all ages. Entry fee is waived for this event, but parking reservations are still required.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At this time of day, birds are chirping all around as dusk falls and the gurgle of a creek can be heard far off. The usually bustling park is nearly empty, apart from the lucky group lying on the ground.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is not your typical walk through these famous trees. This is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/events/mount-tamalpais-muir-woods-national-monument/muir-woods-night-tour\">Muir Woods night tour\u003c/a>, a monthly event on the last Friday of each month, between January and October.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12078106\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12078106 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-21-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-21-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-21-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-21-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Muir Woods National Monument on March 27, 2026, during a ranger-led night walking tour. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But getting tickets to this in-demand ranger program is no easy feat. They go on sale two weeks before the tour and sell out almost immediately, Ritchey said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tickets for the May tour were all snapped up within 30 seconds, with a waitlist of 200 people. And the next tour on June 26 — for which tickets become available this week, at 8 a.m. on Friday — looks to be no less competitive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump to: \u003ca href=\"#muir-woods-night-tour-tickets\">How to get tickets for the Muir Woods night tour\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Behind the scenes on the night tour\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The tour itself is a two-mile walk, hitting all the famous landmarks in the central part of the park, meandering along the Redwood Grove Trail and Hillside Trail to pass landmarks like Founders Grove and Cathedral Grove.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the entrance to the park, Ritchey explains to the assembled night tourers that, unlike so many other places where old-growth redwood trees were logged or destroyed, this forest was protected, preserving its biodiversity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The theme of this April tour, Ritchey tells the group on the boardwalk, is “community and perspective.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12078111\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12078111\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-48-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-48-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-48-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-48-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors walk through Muir Woods National Monument on March 27, 2026, during a ranger-led night walking tour. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“So as we walk into this old-growth ecosystem, I invite you to connect and reflect on what community means to you,” they said, leading the group into the forest just as the sun was setting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of them, Oakland resident Oren Finard, who’s attending with his in-laws tonight, is actually visiting Muir Woods for the first time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I can’t think of a prettier way to see this place than at twilight and with nobody else in the park,” he said. “That is pretty special.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Founders Grove, Muir Woods intern Ellie Hennessy asks the group to share a place where they’ve felt a sense of awe in nature. For Kenny Coy, visiting from Novato with his wife, that’s the Gualala River in Sonoma County.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>“The river will get super calm and glassy,” Coy said. “It’s really awesome.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When the group lies down on the boardwalk for their meditation, they find that the sounds of the forest become amplified. A woodpecker can be heard, the signature “tuck tuck tuck” of its beak pounding into a nearby tree.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The evening especially is one of those moments where the forest quiets for the visitors, but the forest comes alive for the wildlife,” Ritchey said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ritchey shows photos of other animals that call this park home at night, like bats, deer and even mountain lions, but promises the latter shouldn’t make an appearance tonight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At Redwood Creek, Ritchey points out the handiwork of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/civilian-conservation-corps.htm\">Civilian Conservation Corps\u003c/a>, which, back in the ’30s and ’40s, built stone walls along the creek to control erosion and prevent flooding. Today, they explain, the park takes a more modern approach, allowing debris to build up in the creek naturally to support coho salmon habitat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cori Castro, who lives in San Rafael, said she tried for months to get a Muir Woods night tour ticket. Then, this month, her friend came to the rescue with an extra.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Her serendipitous luck even continued on the tour, Castro said, when she glanced up during the meditation and realized she recognized a specific tree from an earlier encounter decades ago.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12078109\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12078109 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-37-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-37-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-37-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-37-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ranger Jace Ritchey leads a night walking tour through Muir Woods National Monument on March 27, 2026. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I looked over, and I was like, ‘That tree looks really familiar,’” she said. “I remember it’s from a picture that I took of my kids.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That tree from the photograph “looks exactly the same,” she said. “And my kids are 30 and 28 now.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Castro said she’s been feeling weighed down by politics, the news and the general state of the world.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“But you come here, and you’re like — all that goes away,” she said. “That’s what this reminds me of: how insignificant I am, and we are. It gives me hope.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>‘Be one, benevolent’\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The night hikers follow a trail that climbs up above the trees, bringing them eye-to-eye with the canopy. Darkness is closing in, and they’re watching their step carefully while using their flashlights and the light of the moon high in the sky, a bright beacon above.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The group stops for a history lesson. It starts with all the usual players — the white men who fought to protect this place from logging and destruction, and who named this park after naturalist John Muir.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Ritchey said there’s more to the story, telling the assembled hikers about the stewardship of the Coast Miwok and the contributions of \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/articles/how-women-saved-muir-woods.htm\">a group of women \u003c/a>who fought for park conservation in the early 1900s. And Ritchey calls out the founders’ belief in eugenics, “who I kid you not saw in redwood trees a metaphor for the greatness of white people,” they said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12078114\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12078114\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-59-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-59-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-59-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-59-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ranger Jace Ritchey leads a night walking tour through Muir Woods National Monument on March 27, 2026. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In keeping with tonight’s theme of community and perspective, Ritchey draws a lesson for the group.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Just like the trees are connected to their ecosystem, people connected, shared their resources, and said, ‘We want to protect a place we love. We will take action to do so,’” Ritchey said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“As darkness falls upon this place — and only feet away from you, you cannot see the faces of each other — know you are surrounded by people who care.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s the end of the tour, and time to pass back through Cathedral Grove — a federally designated “quiet area.” In the 1940s, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/articles/the-united-nations-memorial-service-at-muir-woods.htm\">delegates from the United Nations came\u003c/a> to this spot during the organization’s founding to remind them what peace feels like.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12078107\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12078107 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-31-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-31-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-31-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-31-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oren Finard (left) and Rye Jupiter Seekins take part in a forest-bathing exercise, lying down and listening to the surrounding forest, during a night walking tour through Muir Woods National Monument on March 27, 2026. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ritchey asks the group to turn off their lights and “bask in moonglow.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And to end, Ritchey’s favorite part of the tour: When the hikers make a single file line and wait for the person ahead of them to disappear into the silent darkness before they follow. Even though they’re all just a few paces behind each other, it feels like they’re out here alone in the forest.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I hope to inspire people to be one, benevolent, like so many presences in this forest are,” Ritchey said. “But ultimately, we have that choice to make. So make a good one.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Happy trails and good night.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"muir-woods-night-tour-tickets\">\u003c/a>How to get Muir Woods night tickets or sign up for other ranger tours\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/muwo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm\">Tickets for the free Muir Woods night tour\u003c/a> are released on \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/muwo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm\">nps.gov\u003c/a> two weeks ahead of the program at 8 a.m., and you can reserve tickets for a maximum of 4 people (was previously 6 people). You won’t be able to go through the ticket reservation process until that “two weeks before” date.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re unsuccessful at grabbing a ticket, the form will ask you if you’d like to join the waitlist. Stay hopeful but realistic: Ritchey said more than 200 people signed up for May’s waitlist, with only about five of those people ultimately getting a ticket.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12050823/muir-woods-reservation-parking-redwood-forests-bay-area-alternative\">Muir Woods parking reservations\u003c/a> are not required for this tour if you arrive after 6 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12078108\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12078108 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-36-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-36-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-36-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-36-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Muir Woods National Monument on March 27, 2026, during a ranger-led night walking tour. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/muwo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm\">2026 Muir Woods night tours\u003c/a> take place on the following Fridays:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>June 26 (opens June 12)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 31 (opens July 17)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Aug. 28 (opens Aug. 14)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sept. 25 (opens Sept. 11)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Oct. 30 (opens Oct. 16)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>You could also check out the more strenuous 3-mile \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DUqnJu2D8tp/\">“Owl Prowl”\u003c/a> guided hike at dusk in Muir Woods. Reservations are also required for this tour, which takes place on:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Aug 15 (reservations open Aug. 1)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Nov 7 (reservations open Oct. 24)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12078118\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12078118\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-66-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-66-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-66-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/260327-MUIRWOODSNIGHTTOUR-66-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors walk through Muir Woods National Monument on March 27, 2026, during a ranger-led night walking tour. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While night tour tickets are tough to snag, if you miss out, there are other free Muir Woods tours open to the public that don’t require signups, including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>“Welcome to The Woods” 15-minute talks: Offered daily at 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. (and at 3:15 p.m. starting in May)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>One-hour ranger tours: Offered Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 11 a.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Occasional Muir Woods \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=18475460-98D8-FFE0-AD0BA5EC3E0972AB\">Junior Ranger Days\u003c/a> with activities for all ages. Entry fee is waived for this event, but parking reservations are still required.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>One of the defining storylines of California’s congressional primaries this year was \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12085139/young-progressive-candidates-look-for-change-of-guard-in-ca-congressional-races\">a generational battle\u003c/a> within the Democratic Party driven by a wave of young, often progressive, challengers who took on their own party’s aging incumbents.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This rebuke of the so-called gerontocracy targeted Congress members across the state: 75-year-old \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12085544/in-redrawn-napa-valley-house-seat-voters-appear-to-stick-with-incumbent-they-know\">North Bay Rep. Mike Thompson\u003c/a>, 81-year-old Solano and Sacramento Valley Rep. John Garamendi, 81-year-old Sacramento Rep. Doris Matsui, 87-year-old South Los Angeles Rep. Maxine Waters and 71-year-old San Fernando Valley Rep. Brad Sherman.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>How did they do?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Challengers to Sherman, Waters and Garamendi fell short of the second-place finish needed to advance under California’s top-two primary system. Each incumbent represents a safe blue district, setting them up for a smooth path to reelection in November.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang, 41, had the greatest success of any challenger, running a close race against Matsui. As of Tuesday afternoon, with 95% of votes counted, Vang is nearly 2 percentage points ahead of Matsui. In the North Bay, former venture capitalist Eric Jones, 35, is still sweating out the final results, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/california/congress-4th-district\">sitting less than 2 percentage points\u003c/a> behind Republican business owner Ray Riehle in a contest for second to face Thompson in the runoff.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The results hint at what it takes to mount a successful generational challenge. Age alone, it turns out, is not enough. Candidates and analysts point to name recognition, money and redistricting as key factors shaping the outcomes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You have to have a reason other than ‘the person is old,’” said Christian Grose, a political science professor at the University of Southern California. “You have to have a case to make for why you would be better.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12086912\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12086912\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/MaiVang.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/MaiVang.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/MaiVang-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/MaiVang-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang is running against incumbent Doris Matsui for the congressional District 7. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of the Mai Vang Campaign)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Challengers were generally more successful when they could articulate ideological differences, Grose said. For instance, Vang has criticized Matsui for accepting funding from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), not calling the war in Gaza a genocide and previously voting to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement, though her position has changed in recent years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Progressivism, I think, helps in a primary,” Grose said. “A left progressive can get people’s attention, especially with the crowd of [the] governor’s election too.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vang also attributes her strong showing to a clear progressive platform, running for something instead of against someone.[aside postID=news_12082765 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/GettyImages-2274165052-scaled-e1778866234143.jpg']“Are you for working families? Are you for making their lives better?” Vang said. “It can’t just be that you’re anti-Trump. You’ve got to be for these bold issues for our working families.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Addisu Demissie, a veteran Democratic political consultant and former campaign manager for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2018 bid, \u003ca href=\"https://omny.fm/shows/kqed-segmented-audio/establishment-democrats-largely-prevail-in-primary-races\">told KQED\u003c/a> last week that results prove name recognition remains among the biggest obstacles for newcomers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I don’t think it’s necessarily an indictment of those candidates or even that much of a celebration of incumbents and incumbency as much as voters tend to go with the name,” Demissie said. “And the name frankly has probably provided for you, in some way, constituent services or representation over the course of several years.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Matsui was first elected in a 2005 special election to fill her husband’s seat after he died of pneumonia; the Matsui name has represented the Sacramento area for a combined 47 years. Waters is also a nationally recognized figure who first took her seat in 1991, and Sherman has served in Congress since 1997.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even if voters want generational change broadly, they tend to be less likely to vote against their own representative, Grose said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you ask somebody, ‘Do you want younger people in Congress? Do you want to say goodbye to 80-year-olds?’ People say yes,” Grose said. “But when you ask them about their own Congress member, they really like their own member.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12086915\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12086915\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/Jake-Levine.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/Jake-Levine.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/Jake-Levine-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/Jake-Levine-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Former Obama and Biden White House climate aide Jake Levine ran against incumbent Brad Sherman for the congressional District 32. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of the Jake Levin Campaign)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Jake Levine, a 42-year-old former White House climate aide under Presidents Obama and Biden, said his loss to Sherman should not be interpreted as a rejection of the generational message.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think that that is less a reflection of whether people want a new generation and more a reflection of some of the structural aspects of this race,” Levine said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levine believes \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12064834/how-prop-50-just-rewrote-californias-2026-congressional-map\">California’s redistricting under Proposition 50\u003c/a>, whose new maps debuted in this month’s election, worked against him.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I really supported Prop. 50, but at the same time, for my district, that made our district significantly more Republican in terms of its complexion,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In other cases, Grose said redistricting could work against incumbents like Matsui and Thompson by bringing in a swath of new voters who may be unfamiliar with them, weakening their name recognition advantage. Nearly half of Thompson’s District 4 is now new territory.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12086017\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12086017\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/20260602_PRIMARY2026CD4_GC-34-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/20260602_PRIMARY2026CD4_GC-34-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/20260602_PRIMARY2026CD4_GC-34-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/20260602_PRIMARY2026CD4_GC-34-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eric Jones, Democratic candidate for California’s 4th Congressional District, center, speaks to a supporter at his watch party at Three Mile Brewing in Davis on June 2, 2026. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Levine also argues the state Democratic Party “intentionally make[s] it very difficult for challengers,” noting that he was not allowed to speak at the California Democratic Party convention.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jones, who challenged Thompson in the North Bay, agreed on this point.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The Democratic Party is a party built to protect incumbency,” Jones said. “You see that the way the party chooses to endorse, where the California Democratic Party has never once in its history endorsed against a congressional incumbent. And I think that is the biggest uphill battle.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It is rare for the state party to back a challenger, but not unprecedented. In 2018, the party endorsed former state Sen. Kevin de León for U.S. Senate over then-Sen. Dianne Feinstein.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With California’s count still ongoing, Jones’ campaign manager Brian Parvizshahi said he remains confident Jones will advance to the general election, where he expects to make up ground.[aside postID=news_12086288 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/GettyImages-2277856381.jpg']“When you expand the electorate [from the primary to the general election] … they typically become much more young and much more working class and more people of color. And that’s who makes up Eric Jones’ base,” Parvizshahi said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Parvizshahi previously ran Rep. Ro Khanna’s 2014 and 2016 campaigns against Rep. Mike Honda. In 2014, Khanna gained 17 points between the primary and general election. He lost, but returned to defeat Honda in 2016.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Parvizshahi believes Jones could follow a similar trajectory, arguing that the longer runway to November offers time to build name recognition and that a younger, more diverse general election electorate could help him close the current 16-point gap.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s never good for an incumbent to be under 50%,” Parvizshahi said. Thompson is currently sitting at 38% of the vote. “That’s pretty damning. That’s 62% of the electorate saying, ‘I do not want you as my congressman.’”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Democratic strategist Orrin Evans said if Jones does squeak through to the general election, it would indicate voters have an appetite for the generational change message.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If two out of five made it through, I would say that’s a pretty good night for the kids,” Evans said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Money proved to be the biggest hurdle for Sacramento City Councilmember Vang. She raised roughly $800,000, significantly less than Matsui’s $1.5 million. Matsui also loaned her campaign an additional $1.4 million.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We always knew we were going to be outspent,” Vang said. “The only way to beat money is to have organized people. And that’s what we did. We knocked on thousands of doors and spoke to thousands of voters. 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Compared to Thompson’s $3.4 million, Jones raised $3 million and poured in an additional $5.2 million of his own money and still found himself fighting for second place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In San Francisco, Saikat Chakrabarti announced his intent to run for Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s seat before the 86-year-old said she would not run for reelection. Chakrabarti’s incredible $8.8 million in loans to his campaign also did not get him into the runoff, which has been called for state Sen. Scott Wiener and San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite the many hurdles these young challengers face, Grose said this cycle gave them their best shot at a congressional seat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They would do really bad in a crowded field of 40-somethings in an open seat,” he said. “Trying to run against an old person who’s an incumbent is the better strategy for them.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>“Are you for working families? Are you for making their lives better?” Vang said. “It can’t just be that you’re anti-Trump. You’ve got to be for these bold issues for our working families.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Addisu Demissie, a veteran Democratic political consultant and former campaign manager for Gov. 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Waters is also a nationally recognized figure who first took her seat in 1991, and Sherman has served in Congress since 1997.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even if voters want generational change broadly, they tend to be less likely to vote against their own representative, Grose said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you ask somebody, ‘Do you want younger people in Congress? 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And I think that is the biggest uphill battle.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It is rare for the state party to back a challenger, but not unprecedented. In 2018, the party endorsed former state Sen. Kevin de León for U.S. Senate over then-Sen. Dianne Feinstein.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With California’s count still ongoing, Jones’ campaign manager Brian Parvizshahi said he remains confident Jones will advance to the general election, where he expects to make up ground.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>“When you expand the electorate [from the primary to the general election] … they typically become much more young and much more working class and more people of color. And that’s who makes up Eric Jones’ base,” Parvizshahi said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Parvizshahi previously ran Rep. Ro Khanna’s 2014 and 2016 campaigns against Rep. Mike Honda. In 2014, Khanna gained 17 points between the primary and general election. He lost, but returned to defeat Honda in 2016.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Parvizshahi believes Jones could follow a similar trajectory, arguing that the longer runway to November offers time to build name recognition and that a younger, more diverse general election electorate could help him close the current 16-point gap.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s never good for an incumbent to be under 50%,” Parvizshahi said. Thompson is currently sitting at 38% of the vote. “That’s pretty damning. That’s 62% of the electorate saying, ‘I do not want you as my congressman.’”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Democratic strategist Orrin Evans said if Jones does squeak through to the general election, it would indicate voters have an appetite for the generational change message.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If two out of five made it through, I would say that’s a pretty good night for the kids,” Evans said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Money proved to be the biggest hurdle for Sacramento City Councilmember Vang. She raised roughly $800,000, significantly less than Matsui’s $1.5 million. Matsui also loaned her campaign an additional $1.4 million.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We always knew we were going to be outspent,” Vang said. “The only way to beat money is to have organized people. And that’s what we did. We knocked on thousands of doors and spoke to thousands of voters. We did it because this region is ready for change.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12086029\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12086029\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/060226CHAKRABARTI_GH_009-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/060226CHAKRABARTI_GH_009-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/060226CHAKRABARTI_GH_009-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/060226CHAKRABARTI_GH_009-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti converses with his supporters during an election night event at The Chapel on June 3, 2026, in San Francisco. \u003ccite>(Gustavo Hernandez/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Money didn’t guarantee challengers would sail through to the general election. Compared to Thompson’s $3.4 million, Jones raised $3 million and poured in an additional $5.2 million of his own money and still found himself fighting for second place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In San Francisco, Saikat Chakrabarti announced his intent to run for Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s seat before the 86-year-old said she would not run for reelection. Chakrabarti’s incredible $8.8 million in loans to his campaign also did not get him into the runoff, which has been called for state Sen. Scott Wiener and San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite the many hurdles these young challengers face, Grose said this cycle gave them their best shot at a congressional seat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They would do really bad in a crowded field of 40-somethings in an open seat,” he said. “Trying to run against an old person who’s an incumbent is the better strategy for them.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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Why?\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch3>Episode transcript\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This is a computer-generated transcript. While our team has reviewed it, there may be errors.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:00:00] I’m Ericka Cruz Guevarra and welcome to The Bay, local news to keep you rooted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:00:08] So it’s been more than a week since election day. And while many primary races have already been called, California’s still counting votes, and will be for a while. California is notoriously slow at counting ballots, making us an easy target for Republicans spreading conspiracies of election fraud.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Donald Trump \u003c/strong>[00:00:33] This tremendous evidence is nothing but evidence. The election was rigged. It was a dirty election. And it’s happening again right now in California. It’s happening right now.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:00:48] But there’s actually a pretty clear explanation for the wait, including the fact that California has one of the most accessible election systems in the country.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:01:00] We have a number of policies that have been enacted that are really aimed at giving everybody every opportunity to vote that we can.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:01:11] Today, what’s behind California’s slow vote count and what it would take to speed it up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:01:25] Well, Marisa, am I trippin’ or are ballots taking a long time to count?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:01:30] You’re not trippin’, but they always kinda take a long time to count in California these days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:01:37] Marisa Lagos is a politics and government correspondent for KQED. She’s also co-host of the Political Breakdown podcast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:01:46] We are sitting here on Tuesday, a week out. So 7.7 million ballots have been processed so far, and there’s 1.7 billion left. So it’s not an insignificant number, but it’s the bulk of the ballots. And it’s, I think, out of line with what we’ve seen maybe in previous elections. What feels more urgent this year is we did have this messy governor’s race. And so there’s a lot of attention on it. And we were one of the only primaries last week. So I think there’s been a sort of outsized amount of attention and frustration at the slow count.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:02:25] And I guess, like, what effects are you seeing so far of this long count? I mean, like it’s this affecting confidence, for example, in our election process here in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:02:37] I’d say the long count does affect folks’ opinions of the election and their beliefs in the integrity of it, but I think the bigger factor is the president and other Republicans using it as a way to undercut confidence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Donald Trump \u003c/strong>[00:02:53] Four days, and they aren’t even close to coming up with it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kristen Welker \u003c/strong>[00:02:56] That’s how they count the votes in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Donald Trump \u003c/strong>[00:02:57] You know why they’re doing that? Because they’re cheating on the election.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kristen Welker \u003c/strong>[00:02:59] Do you have evidence to support that?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Donald Trump \u003c/strong>[00:03:01] All I have to do is look.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:03:03] President Trump has been attacking California’s election almost since the polls closed last Tuesday. He also had a pretty explosive interview with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press this weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Donald Trump \u003c/strong>[00:03:14] Do you think it’s appropriate that they have an election and five days later, they’re nowhere close to picking a winner?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kristen Welker \u003c/strong>[00:03:20] State and local officials acknowledge they are slow. They’re urging —\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Donald Trump \u003c/strong>[00:03:23] No, they are crooked. They’re crooked.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kristen Welker \u003c/strong>[00:03:25] — urging the votes to be counted quickly. That’s how they vote in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Donald Trump \u003c/strong>[00:03:27] They are crooked, just like you’re crooked, your press is crooked, and meet the press is crooked.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:03:32] I think if you didn’t have these attacks from folks up to and including President Trump, there probably wouldn’t be quite so much kind of consternation and concern.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:03:41] That’s one of the reasons why I think we wanted to talk to you about this, because I do think it is maybe worth just sort of unpacking for people, like how this count even happens. So why does California take so long to count its votes?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:03:57] I think there’s almost like three buckets of things here when we talk about delays. One is the policies that exist in California that send every voter a mail-in ballot that allow ballots to arrive within a week after election day, as long as they’re postmarked by then. And then there’s the resources, right? Just like, do county registrars have the money, the staff, the actual physical space? To do this counting quickly. And then there’s voter behavior. And I think that this election year, we’ve really seen that that has a big effect. What we did see this year based on tracking data analysis by some very smart people, smarter than me, is that Democrats were holding onto their ballots. It did seem like just the upheaval in the governor’s race, the sort of crowded nature of it, the exit of Eric Swalwell in April, the sudden rise of Xavier Becerra, all of that kind of contributed to this phenomenon of Democrats, progressives, I think in particular, waiting until the last minute. And so in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans two to one, that’s going to really slow down the process. And it’s also going to create what’s called a red mirage, where you had the sort of initial results look stronger for Republicans and conservative candidates than what the ultimate vote count is going to look like. And I think that combination of the large number of ballots coming in late, and so that kind of slowing down the count, plus that red mirages has given an opening to folks like President Trump to kind of call things into question.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:05:41] You mentioned a bunch of these policies that we have in California that are really about expanding voter access. So what exactly is the process of counting ballots in California given these policies?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:05:56] We, during the pandemic especially, really expanded mail-in voting. So essentially every voter gets a mail- in ballot now. In recent elections, we’ve seen up to 80% of people vote by mail, so that in itself can cause delays because when ballots are being processed, essentially, if you go in and vote in person, all the checks of security to make sure you’re the person you’re saying you are and your signature matches and your address is correct happens before they hand you the ballot. When you mail in the ballot, that happens on the back end. And so what you have is election officials with stacks and stacks and boxes and boxes where they have to go through one by one and essentially verify that each individual ballot is valid, then they have run it through the system. And in some cases, you also have situations where say a signature doesn’t match. And so in some counties, they might reach out to you and say, Hey, did you file this ballot? The fact that you the ballots can arrive to a week after election day, obviously. Do even more, you know, to extend that. Provisional ballots, people can go in and say, oh, you know, I missed the registration deadline or I missed my address changed, and they’re allowed to cast a ballot in person. But that ballot then on the back end also has to be verified. So, I mean, the irony of a lot of the attacks on our slow process is that it exists to ensure integrity. It exists to insure that people are who they say they are, that they’re voting only once, that they are voting properly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shirley Weber \u003c/strong>[00:07:37] It’s unfortunate that people don’t believe we count fast. We do.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:07:38] You know, one of the biggest defenders of our election system has been the Secretary of State, Shirley Weber, who oversees this entire system. And she’s pretty bullish that what’s happening is working and it’s slow because election officials are being careful.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shirley Weber \u003c/strong>[00:07:53] You want to be fast or you want to be accurate? I prefer, I choose accurate. We’ll be accurate and fast at the same time, but, and we’re always looking at new ways that we can improve our system, but I’m not going to toss out accurate in order to be fast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:08:13] We’ll have more with KQED’s Marisa Lagos right after this break. By the way, if you like the deep dives into local news that we bring you here on the Bay, consider becoming a KQED member. We can’t do this work without you. Just go to donate.kqed.org/podcasts. We’ll be right back.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:08:45] It sounds like we should all feel pretty confident then that we are getting the most accurate count possible, even though it’s slow. But I know your colleague, Guy Marzorati, talked with an election official in Yolo County about what it might take to speed up this process. What does he say about that?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:09:06] Jesse Salinas is the registrar of voters in Yolo County. He’s also head of the state association representing county election officials around the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jesse Salinas \u003c/strong>[00:09:15] There’s multiple layers of review to make sure that anybody whose vote is being counted has been vetted properly and verified.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:09:25] And Yolo County is obviously not the biggest county around, but Jesse Salinas says that essentially resources would really help.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jesse Salinas \u003c/strong>[00:09:33] If I had more space, if I have more staff, and I had more equipment to scan, I could pick up some of the speed. So yes, that would happen, right? So there’s a capacity issue and a resource issue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:09:51] If the state or federal governments were willing to put more money into these county election offices, they could hire more staff. Maybe they could count ballots around the clock in the days after the election, not take a break, right? Because you can’t have people working like 24 hours a day. So, Jesse Salinas really feels like a lot of the pressure being put on county officials is not fair because we’ve essentially done everything we can to assure that more people can vote. But we haven’t actually given the government officials responsible for counting those votes enough resources to do so in a timely manner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jesse Salinas \u003c/strong>[00:10:26] People don’t understand why is it taking so long? Well, there’s a reason why. We’re not twiddling our thumbs. We are working hard every day for months and going into the election and, of course, on election night and then afterwards.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:10:45] On the one hand, Marisa, I feel like an, I mean, obviously I think everyone agrees that an accurate count and also increased voter access is a good thing. But on the other hand, this feels maybe not so good for voter confidence in our elections, especially at a time when the legitimacy of our elections are being questioned by Republicans. So how do I sort of make sense of that?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:11:11] I mean, I think what’s wild about all of this is that prior to 2020, when President Trump started promoting these baseless election conspiracies, the people most likely to vote by mail were Republicans. California historically saw rural counties, places where people had to drive a long way to get to a voting center. They saw elderly or older, especially white voters. Be the most likely to vote absentee. And so, to me, I think that speaks to the sort of ridiculous nature of this. I also just, on a personal level, wanna underscore the counterfactuals here. I mean, going back to 2020, how is it that the president believes that there was a vast Democratic conspiracy to throw the election to Joe Biden, but to give Congress to Republicans, right? Click. I mean, I can go on, but we’ve seen this over and over where it’s very much cherry-picking not just individual elections, but individual races.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:12:15] And I guess looking ahead to November, if I may, I know the House majority is on the line. These are races that could control Congress. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:00:00] I’m Ericka Cruz Guevarra and welcome to The Bay, local news to keep you rooted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:00:08] So it’s been more than a week since election day. And while many primary races have already been called, California’s still counting votes, and will be for a while. California is notoriously slow at counting ballots, making us an easy target for Republicans spreading conspiracies of election fraud.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Donald Trump \u003c/strong>[00:00:33] This tremendous evidence is nothing but evidence. The election was rigged. It was a dirty election. And it’s happening again right now in California. It’s happening right now.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:00:48] But there’s actually a pretty clear explanation for the wait, including the fact that California has one of the most accessible election systems in the country.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:01:00] We have a number of policies that have been enacted that are really aimed at giving everybody every opportunity to vote that we can.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:01:11] Today, what’s behind California’s slow vote count and what it would take to speed it up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:01:25] Well, Marisa, am I trippin’ or are ballots taking a long time to count?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:01:30] You’re not trippin’, but they always kinda take a long time to count in California these days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:01:37] Marisa Lagos is a politics and government correspondent for KQED. She’s also co-host of the Political Breakdown podcast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:01:46] We are sitting here on Tuesday, a week out. So 7.7 million ballots have been processed so far, and there’s 1.7 billion left. So it’s not an insignificant number, but it’s the bulk of the ballots. And it’s, I think, out of line with what we’ve seen maybe in previous elections. What feels more urgent this year is we did have this messy governor’s race. And so there’s a lot of attention on it. And we were one of the only primaries last week. So I think there’s been a sort of outsized amount of attention and frustration at the slow count.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:02:25] And I guess, like, what effects are you seeing so far of this long count? I mean, like it’s this affecting confidence, for example, in our election process here in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:02:37] I’d say the long count does affect folks’ opinions of the election and their beliefs in the integrity of it, but I think the bigger factor is the president and other Republicans using it as a way to undercut confidence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Donald Trump \u003c/strong>[00:02:53] Four days, and they aren’t even close to coming up with it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kristen Welker \u003c/strong>[00:02:56] That’s how they count the votes in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Donald Trump \u003c/strong>[00:02:57] You know why they’re doing that? Because they’re cheating on the election.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kristen Welker \u003c/strong>[00:02:59] Do you have evidence to support that?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Donald Trump \u003c/strong>[00:03:01] All I have to do is look.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:03:03] President Trump has been attacking California’s election almost since the polls closed last Tuesday. He also had a pretty explosive interview with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press this weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Donald Trump \u003c/strong>[00:03:14] Do you think it’s appropriate that they have an election and five days later, they’re nowhere close to picking a winner?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kristen Welker \u003c/strong>[00:03:20] State and local officials acknowledge they are slow. They’re urging —\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Donald Trump \u003c/strong>[00:03:23] No, they are crooked. They’re crooked.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kristen Welker \u003c/strong>[00:03:25] — urging the votes to be counted quickly. That’s how they vote in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Donald Trump \u003c/strong>[00:03:27] They are crooked, just like you’re crooked, your press is crooked, and meet the press is crooked.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:03:32] I think if you didn’t have these attacks from folks up to and including President Trump, there probably wouldn’t be quite so much kind of consternation and concern.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:03:41] That’s one of the reasons why I think we wanted to talk to you about this, because I do think it is maybe worth just sort of unpacking for people, like how this count even happens. So why does California take so long to count its votes?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:03:57] I think there’s almost like three buckets of things here when we talk about delays. One is the policies that exist in California that send every voter a mail-in ballot that allow ballots to arrive within a week after election day, as long as they’re postmarked by then. And then there’s the resources, right? Just like, do county registrars have the money, the staff, the actual physical space? To do this counting quickly. And then there’s voter behavior. And I think that this election year, we’ve really seen that that has a big effect. What we did see this year based on tracking data analysis by some very smart people, smarter than me, is that Democrats were holding onto their ballots. It did seem like just the upheaval in the governor’s race, the sort of crowded nature of it, the exit of Eric Swalwell in April, the sudden rise of Xavier Becerra, all of that kind of contributed to this phenomenon of Democrats, progressives, I think in particular, waiting until the last minute. And so in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans two to one, that’s going to really slow down the process. And it’s also going to create what’s called a red mirage, where you had the sort of initial results look stronger for Republicans and conservative candidates than what the ultimate vote count is going to look like. And I think that combination of the large number of ballots coming in late, and so that kind of slowing down the count, plus that red mirages has given an opening to folks like President Trump to kind of call things into question.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:05:41] You mentioned a bunch of these policies that we have in California that are really about expanding voter access. So what exactly is the process of counting ballots in California given these policies?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:05:56] We, during the pandemic especially, really expanded mail-in voting. So essentially every voter gets a mail- in ballot now. In recent elections, we’ve seen up to 80% of people vote by mail, so that in itself can cause delays because when ballots are being processed, essentially, if you go in and vote in person, all the checks of security to make sure you’re the person you’re saying you are and your signature matches and your address is correct happens before they hand you the ballot. When you mail in the ballot, that happens on the back end. And so what you have is election officials with stacks and stacks and boxes and boxes where they have to go through one by one and essentially verify that each individual ballot is valid, then they have run it through the system. And in some cases, you also have situations where say a signature doesn’t match. And so in some counties, they might reach out to you and say, Hey, did you file this ballot? The fact that you the ballots can arrive to a week after election day, obviously. Do even more, you know, to extend that. Provisional ballots, people can go in and say, oh, you know, I missed the registration deadline or I missed my address changed, and they’re allowed to cast a ballot in person. But that ballot then on the back end also has to be verified. So, I mean, the irony of a lot of the attacks on our slow process is that it exists to ensure integrity. It exists to insure that people are who they say they are, that they’re voting only once, that they are voting properly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shirley Weber \u003c/strong>[00:07:37] It’s unfortunate that people don’t believe we count fast. We do.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:07:38] You know, one of the biggest defenders of our election system has been the Secretary of State, Shirley Weber, who oversees this entire system. And she’s pretty bullish that what’s happening is working and it’s slow because election officials are being careful.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shirley Weber \u003c/strong>[00:07:53] You want to be fast or you want to be accurate? I prefer, I choose accurate. We’ll be accurate and fast at the same time, but, and we’re always looking at new ways that we can improve our system, but I’m not going to toss out accurate in order to be fast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:08:13] We’ll have more with KQED’s Marisa Lagos right after this break. By the way, if you like the deep dives into local news that we bring you here on the Bay, consider becoming a KQED member. We can’t do this work without you. Just go to donate.kqed.org/podcasts. We’ll be right back.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:08:45] It sounds like we should all feel pretty confident then that we are getting the most accurate count possible, even though it’s slow. But I know your colleague, Guy Marzorati, talked with an election official in Yolo County about what it might take to speed up this process. What does he say about that?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:09:06] Jesse Salinas is the registrar of voters in Yolo County. He’s also head of the state association representing county election officials around the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jesse Salinas \u003c/strong>[00:09:15] There’s multiple layers of review to make sure that anybody whose vote is being counted has been vetted properly and verified.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:09:25] And Yolo County is obviously not the biggest county around, but Jesse Salinas says that essentially resources would really help.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jesse Salinas \u003c/strong>[00:09:33] If I had more space, if I have more staff, and I had more equipment to scan, I could pick up some of the speed. So yes, that would happen, right? So there’s a capacity issue and a resource issue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:09:51] If the state or federal governments were willing to put more money into these county election offices, they could hire more staff. Maybe they could count ballots around the clock in the days after the election, not take a break, right? Because you can’t have people working like 24 hours a day. So, Jesse Salinas really feels like a lot of the pressure being put on county officials is not fair because we’ve essentially done everything we can to assure that more people can vote. But we haven’t actually given the government officials responsible for counting those votes enough resources to do so in a timely manner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jesse Salinas \u003c/strong>[00:10:26] People don’t understand why is it taking so long? Well, there’s a reason why. We’re not twiddling our thumbs. We are working hard every day for months and going into the election and, of course, on election night and then afterwards.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:10:45] On the one hand, Marisa, I feel like an, I mean, obviously I think everyone agrees that an accurate count and also increased voter access is a good thing. But on the other hand, this feels maybe not so good for voter confidence in our elections, especially at a time when the legitimacy of our elections are being questioned by Republicans. So how do I sort of make sense of that?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marisa Lagos \u003c/strong>[00:11:11] I mean, I think what’s wild about all of this is that prior to 2020, when President Trump started promoting these baseless election conspiracies, the people most likely to vote by mail were Republicans. California historically saw rural counties, places where people had to drive a long way to get to a voting center. They saw elderly or older, especially white voters. Be the most likely to vote absentee. And so, to me, I think that speaks to the sort of ridiculous nature of this. I also just, on a personal level, wanna underscore the counterfactuals here. I mean, going back to 2020, how is it that the president believes that there was a vast Democratic conspiracy to throw the election to Joe Biden, but to give Congress to Republicans, right? Click. I mean, I can go on, but we’ve seen this over and over where it’s very much cherry-picking not just individual elections, but individual races.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:12:15] And I guess looking ahead to November, if I may, I know the House majority is on the line. These are races that could control Congress. 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Every time this type of rhetoric is out there, it does undermine people’s beliefs and it sort of stratifies us further. So we can both reject these baseless theories and stand by our very hardworking election officials who are, by the way, from both parties. And we also can demand more from our largely Democratic leaders in this state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>San José’s City Council unanimously approved a spending plan to fill a $50.3 million \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12075812/mahan-calls-for-belt-tightening-in-san-jose-budget-plan\">shortfall\u003c/a> on Tuesday afternoon, largely through a mix of cuts and tapping budget reserves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The $1.7 billion general fund budget shrinks funding for parts of Mayor Matt Mahan’s ambitious program to reduce unsheltered homelessness but comes with new money to help immigrant residents dealing with the increased threat of deportation from the Trump administration. The blow to the budget was softened by voters’ approval this month of \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/santaclara/measure-a\">Measure A\u003c/a>, which increased the city’s hotel tax from 10% to 12%.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This is a fiscally responsible, service-sustaining and focus-driven budget,” Mahan said. “Even in a difficult budget climate, we have much to be proud of.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Overall, the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year cuts a net 19 positions throughout the city workforce, while 66 positions funded through one-time dollars will not be extended.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since Mahan took office in 2023, the city has \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12072666/san-jose-mayor-matt-mahan-wants-to-be-governor-heres-a-look-into-his-signature-homelessness-program\">built out\u003c/a> a system of tiny homes with more than 2,000 beds for people experiencing homelessness, helping to bring unsheltered homelessness down 10% from 2023 to 2025. But the amount of money needed to operate the shelter system has \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12072999/tiny-homes-big-ambitions-matt-mahans-run-for-governor-spotlights-his-shelter-strategy\">outstripped\u003c/a> dedicated homeless funding and requires an ongoing infusion of general fund dollars.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The budget approved by the council will close a 56-tent sanctioned encampment on Taylor Street, saving $1.2 million in the upcoming fiscal year. It will also reduce funding for BeautifySJ, the city’s blight reduction program, by $4.2 million. The program will require less funding after city workers cleared two large encampments, one along Coyote Creek and another in \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12052645/san-jose-begins-clearing-columbus-park-the-citys-biggest-homeless-encampment\">Columbus Park\u003c/a>, over the last year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>City leaders remain optimistic that ongoing negotiations with Santa Clara County will result in the county picking up some of the cost of the city’s shelter system, easing the future hit on the general fund.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12009247\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12009247\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/240409-SJEncampmentBan-064-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/240409-SJEncampmentBan-064-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/240409-SJEncampmentBan-064-BL_qed-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/240409-SJEncampmentBan-064-BL_qed-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/240409-SJEncampmentBan-064-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/240409-SJEncampmentBan-064-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/240409-SJEncampmentBan-064-BL_qed-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tents sit along Coyote Creek in Roosevelt Park in San José on April 9, 2024. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Despite the gloomy fiscal outlook, the council agreed to put $1 million toward nonprofits that provide immigrant defense and legal services for residents facing deportation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When we talk about immigration services, we’re talking about keeping families together, helping people navigate complex legal systems and making sure our neighbors can live with dignity and without fear,” Councilmember Peter Ortiz said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At a Monday public comment session on the budget plan, advocates pointed to increased fears in response to a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12083600/santa-clara-county-leaders-say-theyll-fight-planned-ice-facility-in-gilroy\">planned\u003c/a> U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Gilroy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Families are already living in fear and uncertainty, workers are already facing risks, children are already worried about the possibility of being separated from their loved ones,” said Joanna Becerra, with the nonprofit Amigos de Guadalupe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The best way to respond to an emergency is to ensure our community is ready before it happens,” she added.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Much of the budget shortfall is closed through the use of the city’s Budget Stabilization Reserve, drawing the rainy day fund down from $87.5 million to just $25 million.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A stagnant local economy and sluggish real estate sales, along with higher-than-expected retirement costs, have left San José with an ongoing shortfall projected at $26.8 million for 2027-28 and $11.8 million in 2028-29. City budget analysts warned that those deficits could grow if new \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/06/rob-bonta-blackjack-regulations-gambling/\">state regulations\u003c/a> on cardrooms result in lower tax revenue from Bay 101 Casino and Casino Matrix.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, the city is expected to bring in $6.8 million in the upcoming fiscal year from Measure A, which is winning approval from roughly two-thirds of San José voters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A contingency budget plan released by the city manager that did not include that additional revenue called for cuts to Sunday library hours and a downtown police foot patrol.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We would be having a very, very different discussion in trying to do a greater cut on many of our services today” if Measure A had failed, Councilmember Rosemary Kamei said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=news_12085548 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/06/GettyImages-77152290-e1560402492305.jpg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A handful of progressive supervisors had advocated for city staffers to explore changing San José’s business tax to bring in more revenue, but the idea was not included in the final budget plan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The tax is currently assessed based on employee headcount. A potential shift to a gross receipts tax could raise revenue without penalizing employment — but also create new challenges for collection and administration, a city report found.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Now is not the time to explore an increase to the business tax,” Vice Mayor Pam Foley said. “I am concerned about the impacts on San José’s small businesses as well as our ability to attract large businesses to relocate to San José.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Council members acknowledged that difficult budget conversations would likely carry into next year. But they agreed to tap reserves and shift existing funds in order to avoid deeper cuts initially proposed by the city manager — such as \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12083535/san-jose-budget-cuts-could-doom-library-history-and-culture-space\">limiting public access to the California Room\u003c/a>, a wing of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library dedicated to local history.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ralph Pearce, a part-time clerk in the California Room, said the collection provides value to both advanced researchers and visiting schoolchildren.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re not just about looking back,” he said during Monday’s public comment. “We’re about helping the city of San José move forward.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A handful of progressive supervisors had advocated for city staffers to explore changing San José’s business tax to bring in more revenue, but the idea was not included in the final budget plan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The tax is currently assessed based on employee headcount. A potential shift to a gross receipts tax could raise revenue without penalizing employment — but also create new challenges for collection and administration, a city report found.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Now is not the time to explore an increase to the business tax,” Vice Mayor Pam Foley said. “I am concerned about the impacts on San José’s small businesses as well as our ability to attract large businesses to relocate to San José.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Council members acknowledged that difficult budget conversations would likely carry into next year. But they agreed to tap reserves and shift existing funds in order to avoid deeper cuts initially proposed by the city manager — such as \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12083535/san-jose-budget-cuts-could-doom-library-history-and-culture-space\">limiting public access to the California Room\u003c/a>, a wing of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library dedicated to local history.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ralph Pearce, a part-time clerk in the California Room, said the collection provides value to both advanced researchers and visiting schoolchildren.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re not just about looking back,” he said during Monday’s public comment. “We’re about helping the city of San José move forward.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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It had 53.6% of voters saying “no” as of the latest vote count on Monday afternoon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Proposition C was created to defeat the Overpaid CEO Act by offering an alternative, and failed after receiving 65.9% “no” votes. Rather than increasing taxes on large corporations, Proposition C would have decreased taxes on small to mid-sized businesses by raising the threshold for a tax exemption from businesses with $5 million in gross receipts to $7.5 million.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This proposal would have also increased the scheduled Top Executive Pay Tax rate for the year 2027, but frozen any increase in the following years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12085915\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12085915\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/20260602-SFPROPOSITIONSPREWRITE-JY-01-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/20260602-SFPROPOSITIONSPREWRITE-JY-01-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/20260602-SFPROPOSITIONSPREWRITE-JY-01-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/20260602-SFPROPOSITIONSPREWRITE-JY-01-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Supervisor and congressional candidate Connie Chan speaks with the media at a Proposition D watch party at the Rustic in San Francisco on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Proposition D, known as the Overpaid CEO Act, would change the base comparison for the city’s existing Top Executive Pay Tax from the median pay of a business’s employees in San Francisco to all of its employees. \u003ccite>(Juliana Yamada for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Supporters of Proposition C, which included the Bay Area Council, GrowSF and the city’s Chamber of Commerce, said their measure would ease tax burdens on smaller businesses. They also pointed out that Proposition D would undo portions of Proposition M, which voters passed in November 2024. That measure lowered some taxes on large businesses after the pandemic, when several left San Francisco, to encourage more big corporations to stay in place or come to the city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The initial returns marked a victory for Mayor Daniel Lurie, who came out against both measures, saying they were designed to confuse voters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Voters recognize that our recovery depends on creating opportunity through jobs, thriving small businesses and attracting investment — not making it harder for employers to grow here. Everyone must pay their fair share, and we can uphold our values and invest in our future without standing in the way of opportunity,” Lurie said in a statement on Monday. “That’s the approach reflected in the budget I recently proposed: protecting healthcare, food assistance and other critical services while continuing to invest in housing, childcare and economic recovery. We can protect critical services and create opportunity at the same time. 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Most of the inhabitants were Indigenous people and some Spanish families who came this far north in Alta California because they had few options elsewhere.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Francisco was more of an undesirable, remote village than the bewitching metropolis it is now.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As our nation nears what’s being called our 250th birthday — the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence — I’ve been thinking about what it means to be a citizen of this nation now in the Bay Area, which was not even part of the United States in 1776. At the time, California was part of the Spanish colony that would later become Mexico.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Looking back 250 years is an opportunity to highlight the long legacy of Indigenous, Spanish and Mexican culture in the United States. We were here before there was a United States and, while that seems obvious, I find it worth repeating because we have been and continue to be treated as outsiders, as foreigners and as a threat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I reached out to historian Steven W. Hackel, who teaches at UC Riverside and has written extensively about the Bay Area’s history before the Gold Rush.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“A lot of people would have asserted for many years that California’s history began with the Gold Rush and statehood,” he told me. “That’s sort of when all the lights came on at once, which really sweeps aside the early Spanish, Native American and Mexican history of California. So I spent much of my career trying to argue against that.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One reason for the oversight, Hackel said, could be prejudice. 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One major bonus of this week of events is that many of their more involved excursions, like kayaking and bike tours, also include the equipment rentals for free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Our goal is to have it fully accessible for anybody,” she said. “We try and supply everything that we can to make it easier for everybody. We don’t want people to have to spend money.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One note for your wallet: While the programs themselves are free, be aware that you’re likely to have to \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/737/files/Current_web_day%20use.pdf\">pay for parking or entrance fees\u003c/a> at certain state parks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for some standout events happening this week as part of 2026 California State Parks Week, or browse the full slate of offerings yourself on the \u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-finder/\">state parks website:\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"FreeeventsatstateparksneartheBayArea\">\u003c/a>Free events for families\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#inspired-by-the-land-art-at-bothe-napa-valley-state-park\">\u003cstrong>Art at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Saturday, June 13, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: Artists’ booths, live demonstrations, local food, craft workshops, art hikes\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12055163\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12055163\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Golden Gate Bridge as seen from Angel Island, California, on March 8, 2019. \u003ccite>(Sundry Photography/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#family-day-at-angel-island-state-park\">\u003cstrong>Family Day at Angel Island State Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: Music, dance, history, storytelling for the whole family\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Provided: Discounted ferry tickets, shuttle and museum entrance\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Free events for budding artists\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#plant-tunes-7956\">\u003cstrong>Plant Tunes at Half Moon Bay State Beach\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Wednesday, June 10, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: Walk and listen to music made by plants (yes, really) and create your own artwork\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Provided: Art supplies\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure 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There are no bathrooms on-site\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#bike-in-the-bay-at-angel-island-sp\">\u003cstrong>Bike at Angel Island State Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Wednesday, June 10, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: Bike tour around the perimeter of the island\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To bring: A bike or rent one on the island; closed-toed shoes, layers, water, sunscreen. Food available for purchase\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10524511\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10524511\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/05/11771406834_b636cdef77_o-e1431555319971.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Folsom Lake, near its recent low point, in January 2014. \u003ccite>(Dan Brekke/KQED )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#explore-folsom-lake-sra-on-horseback-9-00-am-\">\u003cstrong>Horseback Ride at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Friday, June 12, all day\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: Free hour-long horseback rides\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To bring: Sun protection, sturdy shoes, water and snacks\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Call Shadow Glen Stables directly to schedule at 916-989-1826\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Free events for relaxers\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#wild-words-nature-journaling-in-miwok-meadows-at-china-camp-state-park-7698\">\u003cstrong>Nature Journaling at China Camp State Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: A short walk and guided journaling session\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Provided: journals, writing utensils, light refreshments\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12086605\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12086605 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/Sugarloaf-Ridge-State-Park-Getty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" 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events for people who want to volunteer\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#coastal-scrub-restoration-workday\">\u003cstrong>Coastal Scrub Restoration Workday at Año Nuevo State Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Thursday, June 11, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: You’ll help with brush cutting, sheet mulching and invasive plant removal\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To bring: Sunscreen, closed-toed shoes, long pants\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Provided: Gloves, tools, training, snacks, water\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12086606\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12086606\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/HalfMoonBayBeachGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" 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bottle, closed-toed shoes, sun protection, layered clothing\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Provided: Gloves\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Free events for wildlife enthusiasts\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#jack-london-state-historic-park-presents-the-secret-lives-of-mountain-lions\">\u003cstrong>The Secret Lives of Mountain Lions at Jack London State Historic Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Thursday, June 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: 3-mile hike with stops to discuss mountain lion ecology and conservation\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bring: Water, sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12086607\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12086607\" 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you’re especially looking for more child-friendly events, this year’s family days at \u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#inspired-by-the-land-art-at-bothe-napa-valley-state-park\">Bothe-Napa Valley State Park\u003c/a> and on \u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#family-day-at-angel-island-state-park\">Angel Island\u003c/a> will have music, dancing, storytelling, arts and crafts and hiking opportunities for all ages.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I love seeing events that multiple people can be part of, that you can bring your kids out to” – particularly when they’re on the weekend, Beckert said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12086604\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12086604\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/Kayak-photo-for-body-of-lede.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/Kayak-photo-for-body-of-lede.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/Kayak-photo-for-body-of-lede-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/Kayak-photo-for-body-of-lede-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kayakers enjoy an event as part of California State Parks Week in 2024. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of California State Parks Week)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Beckert said this year, rather than designate different days to celebrate \u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/\">each of the week’s five themes\u003c/a> — centered on exploring new experiences, nourishing your health and well-being, supporting climate resilience, celebrating community and culture and caring for our shared lands — state park leaders have encouraged the parks to be more flexible and schedule their tours for when they might be able to get the most sign-ups, like on weekends.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But this increased accessibility also means that some tours may fill up — so if you’re interested in an event, be sure to \u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-finder/\">sign up right away\u003c/a>, she said.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>If you’re not sure about what to bring or how to prepare for the event, check the event’s registration page, where all the information you’ll need is listed, Beckert said. One major bonus of this week of events is that many of their more involved excursions, like kayaking and bike tours, also include the equipment rentals for free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Our goal is to have it fully accessible for anybody,” she said. “We try and supply everything that we can to make it easier for everybody. We don’t want people to have to spend money.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One note for your wallet: While the programs themselves are free, be aware that you’re likely to have to \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/737/files/Current_web_day%20use.pdf\">pay for parking or entrance fees\u003c/a> at certain state parks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for some standout events happening this week as part of 2026 California State Parks Week, or browse the full slate of offerings yourself on the \u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-finder/\">state parks website:\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"FreeeventsatstateparksneartheBayArea\">\u003c/a>Free events for families\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#inspired-by-the-land-art-at-bothe-napa-valley-state-park\">\u003cstrong>Art at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Saturday, June 13, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: Artists’ booths, live demonstrations, local food, craft workshops, art hikes\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12055163\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12055163\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Golden Gate Bridge as seen from Angel Island, California, on March 8, 2019. \u003ccite>(Sundry Photography/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#family-day-at-angel-island-state-park\">\u003cstrong>Family Day at Angel Island State Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: Music, dance, history, storytelling for the whole family\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Provided: Discounted ferry tickets, shuttle and museum entrance\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Free events for budding artists\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#plant-tunes-7956\">\u003cstrong>Plant Tunes at Half Moon Bay State Beach\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Wednesday, June 10, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: Walk and listen to music made by plants (yes, really) and create your own artwork\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Provided: Art supplies\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12071710\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12071710\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/Mount-Tam.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1347\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/Mount-Tam.png 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/Mount-Tam-160x108.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/Mount-Tam-1536x1034.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hikers enjoy sunset at Trojan Point, on the western spur of Mount Tamalpais, on Nov. 21, 2025. \u003ccite>(Sarah Wright/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#mount-tamalpais-watercolor-walk-1879\">\u003cstrong>Watercolor Walk at Mount Tamalpais State Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Thursday, June 11, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: 1-mile round-trip nature walk with watercolor painting\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Provided: Art supplies\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To bring: Sun protection, water, snacks\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Free events for adventure seekers\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#explore-lake-natoma-by-kayak-from-the-aquatic-center-12-00-pm-\">\u003cstrong>Kayak Tour at Lake Natoma\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Wednesday, June 10, 12 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: 2-hour guided kayak or stand-up paddle tour\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Provided: Watercraft and equipment\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To bring: Sun protection, snack, water (expect to get wet)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required, ages 7+ only\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#catching-memories-fishing-101-at-delta-meadows-park-property\">\u003cstrong>Fishing 101 at Delta Meadows Park Property\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Wednesday, June 10, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: Learn to fish responsibly, tie knots and more\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Provided: All equipment\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To bring: Ages 16 and older need \u003ca href=\"https://www.licenses.wildlife.ca.gov/internetsales/\">a CDFW fishing license\u003c/a> to attend \u003ca href=\"https://www.freedomboatclub.com/learning-center/how-to-get-a-fishing-license-in-california\">(more info on how to get one and what type to get here\u003c/a>). There are no bathrooms on-site\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#bike-in-the-bay-at-angel-island-sp\">\u003cstrong>Bike at Angel Island State Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Wednesday, June 10, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: Bike tour around the perimeter of the island\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To bring: A bike or rent one on the island; closed-toed shoes, layers, water, sunscreen. Food available for purchase\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10524511\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10524511\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/05/11771406834_b636cdef77_o-e1431555319971.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Folsom Lake, near its recent low point, in January 2014. \u003ccite>(Dan Brekke/KQED )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#explore-folsom-lake-sra-on-horseback-9-00-am-\">\u003cstrong>Horseback Ride at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Friday, June 12, all day\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: Free hour-long horseback rides\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To bring: Sun protection, sturdy shoes, water and snacks\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Call Shadow Glen Stables directly to schedule at 916-989-1826\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Free events for relaxers\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#wild-words-nature-journaling-in-miwok-meadows-at-china-camp-state-park-7698\">\u003cstrong>Nature Journaling at China Camp State Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: A short walk and guided journaling session\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Provided: journals, writing utensils, light refreshments\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12086605\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12086605 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/Sugarloaf-Ridge-State-Park-Getty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/Sugarloaf-Ridge-State-Park-Getty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/Sugarloaf-Ridge-State-Park-Getty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/Sugarloaf-Ridge-State-Park-Getty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sugarloaf Ridge State Park in California. \u003ccite>(Sundry Photography/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#park-rx-forest-bathing-walk-at-sugarloaf-7184\">\u003cstrong>Forest Bathing at Sugarloaf Ridge\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Sunday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: Guided forest meditation\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To bring: Layers, comfortable footwear, water, sun protection, snacks\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Free events for people who want to volunteer\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#coastal-scrub-restoration-workday\">\u003cstrong>Coastal Scrub Restoration Workday at Año Nuevo State Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Thursday, June 11, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: You’ll help with brush cutting, sheet mulching and invasive plant removal\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To bring: Sunscreen, closed-toed shoes, long pants\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Provided: Gloves, tools, training, snacks, water\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12086606\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12086606\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/HalfMoonBayBeachGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/HalfMoonBayBeachGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/HalfMoonBayBeachGetty-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/HalfMoonBayBeachGetty-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">People relax outdoors on a sunny day at Half Moon Bay State Beach in Half Moon Bay, California, on May 12, 2019. \u003ccite>(Gado Images/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#coastal-dune-and-bluff-restoration-workday\">\u003cstrong>Coastal Dune and Bluff Restoration at Half Moon Bay State Beach\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Sunday, June 14, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: You’ll remove invasives and prepare restored areas for future native plantings:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To bring: Water bottle, closed-toed shoes, sun protection, layered clothing\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Provided: Gloves\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Free events for wildlife enthusiasts\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#jack-london-state-historic-park-presents-the-secret-lives-of-mountain-lions\">\u003cstrong>The Secret Lives of Mountain Lions at Jack London State Historic Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Thursday, June 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What: 3-mile hike with stops to discuss mountain lion ecology and conservation\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bring: Water, sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Registration: Required\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12086607\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12086607\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/Jack-London-State-Historic-Park-Getty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1324\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/Jack-London-State-Historic-Park-Getty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/Jack-London-State-Historic-Park-Getty-160x106.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/Jack-London-State-Historic-Park-Getty-1536x1017.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Glen Ellen: Jack London State Historic Park in Napa Valley, California. \u003ccite>(Ablokhin/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/#birding-at-black-miners-bar-5881\">\u003cstrong>Birding at Folsom State Recreation Area\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Wednesday, June 10, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 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"content": "\u003cp>Democrat \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/xavier-becerra\">Xavier Becerra\u003c/a> will advance to the November ballot for California’s next governor after surging ahead of Republican Steve Hilton in the millions of votes counted after Election Day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Who will claim the second spot in the November runoff remains in limbo: Hilton was \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12085541/california-governor-race-becerra-hilton-lead-early-with-millions-of-votes-to-be-counted\">leading the pack at the end of election night\u003c/a> and for several days afterward, but as more ballots were counted, billionaire Democratic activist Tom Steyer began closing the gap.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The people of the great state of California, in the greatest nation on earth, have spoken — loudly and proudly,” Becerra said in a written statement. “We will not be bought. We will not be bullied. And we are never backing down. November, here we come.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An estimated 3 million ballots remain to be counted, and the later ballots were expected to skew more Democratic, according to voter data analysts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Under California’s open primary system, the top two vote-getters move on to the runoff, regardless of party affiliation. The state also counts mail-in ballots that arrive up to seven days after Election Day, as long as they are postmarked by Election Day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Becerra’s No. 1 finish, called Friday afternoon by the \u003cem>Associated Press\u003c/em>, marks a remarkable political comeback for the former U.S. Health and Human Services secretary, who spent much of the primary campaign languishing in the single digits in polls. He was among the lower-tier group of candidates facing pressure from party leaders to drop out of the race earlier this year amid fears that the crowded field of Democrats could split the vote and allow two Republicans to advance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12086026\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12086026\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/GETTYIMAGES-2278829413-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1332\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/GETTYIMAGES-2278829413-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/GETTYIMAGES-2278829413-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/GETTYIMAGES-2278829413-KQED-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Supporters of Democrat California Gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra are seen silhouetted on early election results during an election night event in downtown Los Angeles, on June 2, 2026. \u003ccite>(Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In mid-February, with Becerra \u003ca href=\"https://www.ppic.org/publication/ppic-statewide-survey-californians-and-their-government-february-2026/\">mired\u003c/a> at around 5% in public polling, his campaign manager Emma Harris published a memo outlining the former attorney general’s path to victory. It harked back to the 1998 primary election, when Lt. Gov. Gray Davis leaned into his resume to pull his campaign out of last place in the polls and claim the nomination.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And it previewed a comeback theory that rested on a novel statistic: Becerra’s ratio of voters who saw him favorably versus those who were not familiar with him.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Becerra’s high net favorability rating (+40 points, 9:1 favorable) as a ratio of the unfamiliarity with him (49% unfamiliar) is the strongest in the upper tier of candidates,” Harris wrote. “The data points towards substantial growth.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It turned out to be prescient.[aside postID=news_12086288 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/GettyImages-2277856381.jpg']After Rep. 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And when the tournament starts, we’re going to be ready for it,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She said that while people tend to underestimate Becerra, his mellow demeanor makes him approachable to voters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“He isn’t going to evoke a deep hate,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That shield of likability may have helped Becerra weather an onslaught of attacks once he assumed the mantle of Democratic frontrunner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His rivals tore into his record as Health secretary and needled him over the scandal that engulfed his former top adviser, Sean McCluskie, who pleaded guilty to stealing campaign funds from Becerra’s account. Those attacks were amplified by Steyer, who emerged as the other main Democratic contender as he spent over $200 million on his campaign.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Becerra’s support never waned, and he appeared to grow steadier in later candidate debates. 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