Although Governor Gavin Newsom’s term doesn’t end until January 2027, the race to replace him is already heating up. On Sunday, four gubernatorial hopefuls appeared at a candidate forum, the first debate of the 2026 campaign.

While Donald J. Trump has attacked California as too liberal for the nation, Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed several bills that could have become political fodder.

The 2024 presidential election so far has been a whirlwind of unprecedented shocks and surprises, and that's even before votes have been cast. Though the race for the White House inevitably looms large, voters in the nation's most populous state are facing plenty of election drama and critical decisions in their own backyard.

From how to register to vote, to what's on the ballot in California, here's everything you need to know about how to cast your vote for the 2024 November General Election.

CBS News announced in August that Tim Walz and JD Vance had both agreed to participate in a debate in New York City. Here's what to know.

Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up her final California fundraising swing before the November general election on Sunday at a star-studded event in downtown Los Angeles.

California is so heavily Democratic that neither the party's presidential candidate Kamala Harris nor her Republican rival Donald Trump even bother to campaign here.

California law allows local jurisdictions and HOAs to prohibit property owners from displaying signs that contain obscene language or threats, according to Evers Law Group. For example, the city of Reedley prohibits any sign that contains obscene, indecent or immoral content, including statements, words and pictures.

Four Democrats running for governor in 2026 answer questions before the National Union of Healthcare Workers, even before California voters have their November 2024 ballots. Tony Thurmond won a non-binding straw poll.

Good morning and welcome to the A.M. Alert! CONSERVATIVE HUMOR SITE SUES CALIFORNIA OVER ELECTION DECEPTION LAWS Conservative parody humor site the Babylon Bee was unamused when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2839 and AB 2655 into law.

Four Democrats running for California governor in 2026 face off in a forum, even before voters have their November 2024 ballots