Newsom's Pick? Who Might Fill VP-Elect Harris' Senate Seat?

by Ben Christopher, CALmatters on November 8, 2020 at 2:55PM

Although women have long represented California in the Senate, the governor will still be under pressure to choose one, said Ballard. With women making up just over a fourth of the Congress’ upper chamber for the first time in U.S. history, “you don’t want to be the one who diminishes the number of women who are in the Senate.”

What You Need to Know About Election Day

by Thadeus Greenson on November 3, 2020 at 7:34AM

It’s Election Day, do you know where your ballot is? No matter the answer, we’ve got you covered, and you’ve got time. As of yesterday, the Humboldt County Elections Office had already received more than 47,000 vote-by-mail ballots, according to Registrar of Voters Kelly Sanders.

Pro-Trump Motorcade Sets Off (Video)

by North Coast Journal Staff on November 1, 2020 at 1:56PM

Preparing to Fall Back, Huffman Touts Daylight Saving Bill

by Thadeus Greenson on October 30, 2020 at 12:59PM

In 2018, California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 7 to switch permanently over to daylight saving time but the measure needs to be ratified by a two-thirds vote in the state Senate, which hasn’t happened yet. And even if it did, California would simply join the ranks of a dozen states waiting for required Congressional approval to make the switch — that is, unless the bill co-sponsored by Huffman passes and is signed into law, giving states the right to choose for themselves how to set their clocks.

Cash Blitz: A Look at Who's Spending to Influence Your Vote for California's Legislature

by Ben Christopher on October 30, 2020 at 10:01AM

Other big spenders Health Care Industry Groups: Altogether, hospitals, dialysis clinics, doctors, dentists and psychiatric technicians have spent nearly $3 million in independent expenditure hoping to influence this year’s competitive legislative races. But the health care industry contains multitudes and not all of these interest groups are on the same political page.

Replacing Cash Bail: Fairer Justice or Robopocalypse?

by Nigel Duara/CalMatters on October 25, 2020 at 12:53PM

—>FFurther down is an algorithm used by New York, the Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions developed by Northpointe, Inc. That program has been criticized for its lack of transparency. The bail industry, which forced the issue onto the ballot, are hoping voters will simply reject Prop.

Watch The Second District Supes Candidate Forum

by Thadeus Greenson on October 24, 2020 at 11:27AM

The two candidates squaring off in a runoff to represent Humboldt County's Second District on the Board of Supervisors — two-term incumbent Estelle Fennell and challenger Michelle Bushnell — participated in virtual forum hosted by the League of Women Voters on Friday. The forum, which saw each candidate answer questions on homelessness, climate change and mental health services after brief opening statements, can be watched below.

Good Policy or Ballot Blackmail? Union Keeps Taking Fight with Health Industry to Voters

by Laurel Rosenhall on October 24, 2020 at 11:15AM

Proposition 23 is hardly the only industry fight on the California ballot this fall. Gig companies including Uber and Lyft have funneled nearly $190 million and counting into a measure that would exempt them from aspects of state labor law.

No Reports of 'Unofficial' Ballot Drop Boxes in Humboldt

by Kimberly Wear on October 12, 2020 at 4:52PM

State Sen. Mike McGuire, who represents the North Coast, was among those to call foul, calling the GOP move election fraud and noting that a cease and desist order has been issued.

Pro-Trump Caravan Winds through Humboldt

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on October 3, 2020 at 5:35PM

A long line of cars, trucks and other vehicles festooned with campaign flags and signs formed a pro-Trump parade that started in the Fortuna Safeway parking lot at 11:30 a.m. and traveled north through Arcata and McKinleyville. The crowd eventually gathered at the north side of the McKinleyville Safeway parking lot, where attendees — many without masks — chanted their support.