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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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The June 2 primary election is underway–time to get those mail-in ballots out

CA/Election Day—   If you are one of those procrastinating voters still holding onto a mail-in ballot, you have to make some decisions today. First, mark your ballot and seal it in the return envelope. Don’t forget to sign your name and put the date on the backside of that envelope. Next, you can still mail in your ballot, but […]
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Saturday, May 30, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 30, 2026
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Democrat Xavier Becerra extends his lead in the newest CA gov poll

Politics/CA Gov Race— Undecided voters in California are making their choice. According to the newest Emerson College /Inside California Politics poll, many of them are supporting Democrat Xavier Becerra for governor. The Emerson College final poll before the June 2 primary, shows Xavier Becerra (D) out front with 28%, not far behind Tom Steyer (D) with 22%, Steve Hilton (R) […]
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Saturday, May 23, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 23, 2026
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Vote centers open throughout Los Angeles County today

Southland/Vote Centers— Voters in Los Angeles County can now cast their ballots in person for the June 2 primary election. More than 120 vote centers opened in the county today, according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office. One of those vote centers is at the Magnolia Park United Methodist Church, 2828 West Magnolia Blvd, in Burbank. The centers […]
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Sunday, May 17, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 17, 2026
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A new poll shows a new leader in the race for CA governor

Polls/CA Gov Race— The race for California governor has turned into a dramatic horse race. Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra is staging a come-from-behind sprint to the finish. Once lingering at 10% or below, Becerra has surged to the head of the pack in the new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics poll. In the poll […]
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
By Public News Service Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Not only is your vote your voice, it may help you live longer

Voting/Health Benefits—   By Nadia Ramlagan, producer, Ohio News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.     A new study links voting across the political spectrum to longer life among older adults. The study looked at data tracking Americans’ voting behavior and official National Death Index records. The findings indicated voters were 45% less likely to die following the 2008 election. […]
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Monday, May 11, 2026
By Guest Contributor Monday, May 11, 2026
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Time running out to register to vote in upcoming June 2 statewide primary

Statewide Primary/Register to vote deadline —   Statewide Direct Primary Election Deadline to Register to Vote is May 18. The City Clerk’s Office would like to remind residents that the last day to register to vote in the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election is Monday, May 18. Voter registration forms are available in the City Clerk’s Office and at Burbank Libraries. […]
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Sunday, March 15, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 15, 2026
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New leader in the race to become California’s next governor

CA/Political Polls— A latecomer in the race for California governor is now leading the pack of contenders, according to a recent poll. Northern California Congressman Eric Swalwell launched his campaign for governor last November and, within a month, was polling in the double digits and leading the Democratic candidates in the well-respected Emerson College poll. Now the most recent Emerson […]
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Friday, February 20, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, February 20, 2026
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Schultz and Schiff endorse Congressman Eric Swalwell for CA governor

CA/Elections 2026— U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) picked up two significant endorsements recently in his bid to become California’s next governor. On February 12, the Swalwell for Governor website announced the endorsement of Assemblymember Nick Schultz  (D-Burbank). In a statement on the site, Schultz said: “Growing up, I watched my mother work tirelessly, sometimes juggling multiple jobs, to keep the […]
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Sunday, November 9, 2025
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Proposition 50 wins overwhelming approval from voters but Republicans file legal challenge

  The controversial congressional redistricting measure, Proposition 50, won an overwhelming victory in the Statewide Special Election last Tuesday, but some of its opponents are not accepting defeat. A redistricting map with new U.S. House boundaries, drawn up by state Democratic leaders, gives Democrats the advantage in five additional districts. The map is temporary and would be implemented only through […]
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