Politics

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from obtaining California’s voter rolls — a database that contains sensitive personal information about millions of registered voters. The U.S. Justice Department had asked California (and 22 other states plus D.C.) to hand over copies of their voter lists, which typically include things like: California refused, and…

The cost of living has long been part of Bay Area politics. In 2026, it may become the issue that defines the election. Across San Francisco and the wider Bay Area, rising housing costs, higher everyday expenses, and uneven wage growth are reshaping how voters think about leadership, priorities, and credibility. For many residents, affordability…