Live California election results 2026: Tracking the governor and LA mayoral primaries
California election officials continue counting ballots in volatile primary races for governor and Los Angeles mayor, where top-two rules will shape the November matchups.
California election officials continue counting ballots in volatile primary races for governor and Los Angeles mayor, where top-two rules will shape the November matchups.
California primary election results coming in as polls have closed
Now the waiting game begins as election results are coming in.
Now the waiting game begins as election results are coming in.
California primary election ballots being counted
Polls are about to close across California as voters and candidates await their fates in the June 2 primary election.
Polls are about to close across California as voters and candidates await their fates in the June 2 primary election.
California primary election ballots being counted
Polls are about to close across California as voters and candidates await their fates in the June 2 primary election.
Polls are about to close across California as voters and candidates await their fates in the June 2 primary election.
2026 LA mayor's race: Newsom endorses Bass for re-election
California Gov. Gavin Newsom endorsed incumbent Karen Bass as she navigates a highly competitive reelection campaign for mayor of Los Angeles.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom endorsed incumbent Karen Bass as she navigates a highly competitive reelection campaign for mayor of Los Angeles.
Newsom warns Californians to avoid Chevron over high gas prices
California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged drivers to avoid Chevron gas stations over Memorial Day weekend because of higher fuel prices.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged drivers to avoid Chevron gas stations over Memorial Day weekend because of higher fuel prices.
California death row inmates watching porn on taxpayer-funded tablets, evading security controls: report
A report reveals California death row inmates are bypassing security on taxpayer-funded tablets to access pornography, raising sharp questions about prison oversight and state-funded rehabilitation programs.
A report reveals California death row inmates are bypassing security on taxpayer-funded tablets to access pornography, raising sharp questions about prison oversight and state-funded rehabilitation programs.
Dr. Oz defends Trump administration's crackdown on Medicare fraud, blasts Gavin Newsom
Dr. Mehmet Oz defends the Trump administration’s aggressive crackdown on Medicare and Medicaid fraud, saying investigations have uncovered widespread abuse.
Dr. Mehmet Oz defends the Trump administration’s aggressive crackdown on Medicare and Medicaid fraud, saying investigations have uncovered widespread abuse.
'Operation Never Say Die': 8 arrested in $50M California hospice fraud takedown
Eight people were arrested in California in connection with a $50 million hospice fraud scheme dubbed Operation Never Say Die, sparking a dispute between federal and state authorities.
Eight people were arrested in California in connection with a $50 million hospice fraud scheme dubbed Operation Never Say Die, sparking a dispute between federal and state authorities.
California women's prisons under federal investigation for housing biological men
The U.S. Justice Department has notified Gov. Gavin Newsom of a federal investigation into California women’s prisons following allegations of sexual assault and constitutional violations.
The U.S. Justice Department has notified Gov. Gavin Newsom of a federal investigation into California women’s prisons following allegations of sexual assault and constitutional violations.
California hall of fame induction ceremony held for Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chef Nobu, Jamie Lee Curtis
The California Museum is hosting its annual hall-of-fame ceremony on Thursday.
The California Museum is hosting its annual hall-of-fame ceremony on Thursday.
California hall-of-fame ceremony
California Museum held a hall-of-fame induction ceremony, celebrating the 2026 class, which included big names Arnold Schwarzenegger, celeb chef Nobu Matsuhisa abd Jamie Lee Curtis.
California Museum held a hall-of-fame induction ceremony, celebrating the 2026 class, which included big names Arnold Schwarzenegger, celeb chef Nobu Matsuhisa abd Jamie Lee Curtis.
Nick Shirley alleges $170M California daycare fraud in new video, echoing Dr. Oz’s hospice claims
YouTuber Nick Shirley’s new investigation alleges $170 million in California daycare fraud, echoing Dr. Oz’s claims of a $3.5 billion hospice scheme in Los Angeles.
YouTuber Nick Shirley’s new investigation alleges $170 million in California daycare fraud, echoing Dr. Oz’s claims of a $3.5 billion hospice scheme in Los Angeles.
Will California celebrate César Chávez Day amid sex allegations?
California was the first state to establish César Chávez Day as a statewide holiday.
California was the first state to establish César Chávez Day as a statewide holiday.
California passed a law to curb spikes in gas prices. Why isn’t it using those powers now?
California regulators have delayed a landmark gas price-gouging law until 2029, leaving the state without profit-cap tools during the current 2026 oil shock.
California regulators have delayed a landmark gas price-gouging law until 2029, leaving the state without profit-cap tools during the current 2026 oil shock.
'Bye Girl!' What California Gov. Newsom said about Kristi Noem's departure
It didn't take long for California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his fiery social media team to weigh in on President Trump firing Kristi Noem on Thursday from the head of the Department of Homeland Security. “BYE GIRL!" Newsom shared on X.
It didn't take long for California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his fiery social media team to weigh in on President Trump firing Kristi Noem on Thursday from the head of the Department of Homeland Security. “BYE GIRL!" Newsom shared on X.
Last-minute arrest blocks release of serial child predator granted parole in California
David Allen Funston, a convicted child predator, remains in custody after Placer County issued a new arrest warrant, halting his scheduled parole release.
David Allen Funston, a convicted child predator, remains in custody after Placer County issued a new arrest warrant, halting his scheduled parole release.
Newsom ripped over 'racist' viral clip telling Black mayor 'I'm like you' before touting poor SAT score
California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, widely believed to have White House ambitions, is facing blowback over a viral clip that critics say portrays him talking down to Black voters while discussing his poor test scores and reading ability.
California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, widely believed to have White House ambitions, is facing blowback over a viral clip that critics say portrays him talking down to Black voters while discussing his poor test scores and reading ability.
Gov. Newsom 'bans' Kid Rock from California
Gov. Gavin Newsom has apparently seen enough.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has apparently seen enough.
Newsom dubs Trump as 'temporary' during global climate address
California Governor Gavin Newsom used the Munich Security Conference to critique President Donald Trump’s climate policy and announce a new economic partnership with Ukraine.
California Governor Gavin Newsom used the Munich Security Conference to critique President Donald Trump’s climate policy and announce a new economic partnership with Ukraine.