California Government & Civic Life 2 articles

Decisions made in Sacramento, county offices, city halls, and public agencies shape daily life across California. State legislation, elections, court rulings, public spending, and the delivery of local services all belong to this broader civic picture. Questions of transparency, civil rights, and public participation help explain not only what government decides, but how residents can examine those decisions and take part in the process.

California Government & Civic Life

October 26, 2026, 9:10 AM · 4 mins read

California voters approve five propositions and maintain Democratic control in 2020 election

Democrats held their supermajorities in both chambers of the California Legislature as voters passed five out of twelve statewide propositions in the 2020 general election.

California Government & Civic Life

October 26, 2026, 9:09 AM · 5 mins read

Pomona Rent Control Extended as Council Blocks Rental Registry Plan

Pomona’s City Council has voted to keep its rent-control ordinance in place beyond 2026 but declined to create a rental registry, leaving enforcement questions for local tenants.