Election 2022: Who's on the ballot in Southern California?

Why do you have to vote for the same Senators twice? What does the the State Board of Equalization do? What's the difference between a Controller and a Treasurer? There are a lot of questions ahead of the November election. Here are answers.

LA mayoral race: Former President Obama endorses Karen Bass

President Barack Obama is the latest top democrat to endorse Karen Bass in the race for Los Angeles mayor. 

The Issue Is: California AG Rob Bonta makes his final pitch to voters

In this final stretch of the midterms, California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins Elex Michaelson on The Issue Is to make his final pitch to voters.

Bernie Sanders visits Playa Vista to show support for Karen Bass

Sen. Bernie Sanders made his way to Playa Vista to show his support for Congresswoman and LA Mayoral Candidate Karen Bass.

Inland Empire congressional race heats up: Ken Calvert vs. Will Rollins

Ken Calvert is the Inland Empire’s longest serving congressman. But he could be facing a tough battle for reelection, which could mean big shakeups in government.

Deadline to register to vote in California passes

Monday marked the last day California residents can register online to vote in the Nov. 8 election.

The Issue Is: Race for LA Mayor gets personal

This week on The Issue Is, as voters head to the polls, Elex Michaelson sits down one last time with both candidates, businessman Rick Caruso and Congresswoman Karen Bass.

'LA in Crisis': Community calls for accountability, change amid City Council scandal

The common themes from our viewers were that Angelenos believe Kevin de León should resign, accountability is necessary and Nury Martinez's apology was not enough.

Bass, Allred call on Caruso to 'stop the cover-up' of USC-Tyndall sex abuse scandal, release report

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Karen Bass and attorney Gloria Allred are calling on Rick Caruso to "take accountability" and "come clean" in regard to his role in the George Tyndall / USC sexual abuse scandal.

California Midterm Election 2022: Breakdown of propositions on the ballot

There are seven propositions this year on the California ballot. They range from a woman's right to have an abortion to gambling and education to healthcare.

Newsom’s campaign for California governor looks to future

Newsom is likely to win reelection as governor of California in November, with a Republican state senator the only thing between him and a second term leading the nation’s most populous state.

Democrats, GOP see California as target for US House gains

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has predicted the GOP could seize control of the chamber in November by picking up seats in just one state: his own, California.

Pressure grows for de León, Cedillo to resign from LA City Council

Pressure continued to grow on Los Angeles City Council members Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo to resign Sunday in a racism scandal surrounding the city's redistricting process.

The Issue Is: Christy Smith hopes her third congressional run is the charm

Smith is running against Republican Congressman Mike Garcia in the pair’s third head-to-head matchup. In 2020, Garcia beat Smith by just 333 votes, the closest race in the nation.

Dozens protest outside LA City Council's Kevin de León's office

Demands from community members and LA officials continue to grow demanding councilmen Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo resign over racist comments made during a meeting last year.