Court Orders Revision to County Sales Tax Ballot Measure
The question for a proposed sales tax on the June ballot must be revised after two voters petitioned that its language was misleading and argumentative....
07
Apr
04
Apr
Q&A: Jag Lathan Focuses on Literacy, Equity in Superintendent Race
Jag Lathan, candidate for Contra Costa County schools superintendent, spoke to The Pulse about how she would address financial and equity issues....
03
Apr
Pinole Voters Will Decide Whether to Establish Elected Mayor in June
In a special election in June, Pinole voters will decide whether to make mayor an elected position and whether the term should last two or four years....
21
Mar
Richmond Mayor, Council Hopefuls Face Off
Eleven candidates vying to be either Richmond’s next mayor or a council member faced off during a Monday candidate forum ahead of the June primary election....
10
Mar
Q&A With Dr. Butch Ware: Green Party Candidate Aims to ‘Crash the Party’ With Ideas That Disrupt the Governor’s Race
This California Black Media Q&A series with California’s gubernatorial candidates is intended to inform voters about where the candidates stand on key issues....
10
Mar
Q&A With Billionaire Tom Steyer: The Only Question I Ask Is What’s Good for Working Californians?’
This California Black Media Q&A series with California’s gubernatorial candidates is intended to inform voters about where the candidates stand on key issues....
26
Feb
Richmond City Council Member Claudia Jimenez Running for Mayor With RPA Backing
Richmond City Council member Claudia Jimenez has joined the race to unseat current mayor and fellow Richmond Progressive Alliance member Eduardo Martinez....
22
Feb
As Midterms Near, Federal Government Challenges Voting Access, Data Privacy
As the midterms approach, the federal government is pushing to tighten voting requirements and demanding that nearly every state turn over election records....
09
Feb
BART Lays Out Grim Future If Voters Don’t Approve Sales Tax Increase
If voters do not approve a 1/2-1 cent sales tax increase, BART could eventually see stations closed, a line eliminated, service ending early, and more....
27
Jan
Contra Costa Voters to Decide on $920M in Bonds for Community College Upgrades
The Contra Costa Community College District is putting a measure on the June 2 primary ballot seeking $920 million in bonds for repairs and upgrades....
03
Nov
Contra Costa Residents Optimistic Prop 50 Would Bring Positive Changes to Congress
Prop 50 would authorize a temporary redrawing of the state's congressional district map, a move Gov. Gavin Newsom says is necessary to restore balance....
31
Oct
Proposition 50 Voting Guide: What to Do If You Need a New Ballot or Made a Mistake
If voters made a mistake on their ballot, it got damaged, or they never received one, they can contact the county or go to a polling place for a replacement....
20
Oct
Monday Is Last Day to Register to Vote in Nov. 4 Special Election
Monday, Oct. 20, is the last day to register to vote in the special election on Prop 50, which would temporarily alter California's congressional maps....
14
Oct
Struggling Agencies Rejoice as Newsom Signs Legislation to Put Transit Sales Tax on Ballot
The Connect Bay Area Act puts a small sales tax of a half cent to one cent on the 2026 ballot in five counties that would go directly to transit...
12
Oct
Prop. 50 Is ‘Fighting Fire With Fire,’ California Officials Say
California Black leaders and Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke to Black media Tuesday to get their message out about Prop 50, aka "The Election Rigging Response Act."...
