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October 12, 2026

Governor Newsom: Enough is Enough – Commute Every Death Sentence

With only months left in office, Governor Newsom can use his executive authority now to grant universal clemency for all death sentences.

October 1, 2026

Legislative Victories for California: 43 Bills Signed into Law

Governor Gavin Newsom signed 43 of the 46 League-supported bills that made it through the California Legislature this session.

October 1, 2026

Governor Signs Reyes Bill Bringing Independent Redistricting to San Bernardino County

SB 1414 puts residents—not elected officials—in charge of drawing supervisorial district lines.

September 24, 2026

Win for Democracy: Supreme Court of California Orders Sheriff to Return Unlawfully Seized Ballots

The Supreme Court of CA ordered Riverside County sheriff to return hundreds of unlawfully seized ballots from a 2025 special election.

September 24, 2026

SIGNED INTO LAW: Support Independent Redistricting in San Bernardino County

Gov. Newsom must sign SB 1414 into law for a more transparent, independent, and community-driven redistricting process in San Bernardino Co.

September 23, 2026

LWVC Newsletter: September 2026

This month, we’re bringing you reliable election resources, key updates on statewide campaigns, vital voting rights protections, and simple ways to volunteer and strengthen our democracy ahead of November.

September 21, 2026

Los Angeles County Supervisors Hilda L. Solis, Holly J. Mitchell, Lindsey P. Horvath, and Janice Hahn Together Call on Los Angeles Voters to Vote “NO on Prop 39”

4 of the 5 members of the LA County Board of Supervisors endorsed the “NO on Prop 39” campaign, expressing their disapproval of Prop 39.

September 19, 2026

Governor Newsom Signs Voter Protections Into Law

Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1164 and SB 1360 (Cervantes), the California Voting Rights Act of 2026, into law!