In any campaign, big money players get the most attention. But Democrats running in California’s seven most competitive congressional districts are vastly outraising Republicans in small-dollar donations, according to a review of campaign money compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics.

It’s a display of voter enthusiasm that can pay long-term dividends for beneficiaries.

Proponents of California's Prop 8, and SEIU-UHW West– the major labor union that got it on the ballot for the 2018 elections– say they're hoping it will force kidney dialysis companies in California to spend more on improving their facilities, hiring more staff, and training them better, resulting in shorter wait times and better care for the 66,000 California residents who need dialysis every week.

San Diego, CALIF. - President Trump's Water Infrastructure Act could be one of the most significant pieces of legislation to impact the future of California. The act gives the US Army Corps of Engineers the ability to oversee projects and policies.

Importantly, the bipartisan measure passed the Senate 99-1.

As the midterm elections swiftly approach, the heat is on for voters to make big decisions about the future of our nation.

In an era of media partisanship and political gridlock, voters face a tough time sifting through the information to come to terms with what is true and what is not.

The 2018 American Civic Collaboration Awards have recognized organizations which represent excellence in elevating democracy and civic engagement through collaboration and with measurable results to back up the success of their respective missions.

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SAN DIEGO, CALIF.- Make no mistake, Ricardo Lara is a popular legislator in Sacramento.

Though some agree he endorses far left positions for undocumented immigrants, Lara has established himself as a champion for their rights.

In this edition of Deconstructed, TJ O'Hara chats with Bonnie Siegel, founder of Political Branding Associates. A well-known and respected brand strategist, Bonnie has more than 30 years experience bringing brands to market, dedicating her career to bringing brand strategy to life through consulting and mentoring executives and their teams. The two deconstruct the effects political branding has on campaigning in the digital age.

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Look at the person to your left. Now look at the person to your right. Odds are, at least one of them supports legalizing marijuana, and there's a good chance you probably do too.

According to the latest Gallup poll, 66% of Americans now support legalizing marijuana. That's a new record high in an upward trend of support for marijuana legalization since Gallup began putting the question to survey takers a half century ago.

Most of us have heard the horror stories by now about everyday people receiving serious diagnoses and not being able to afford care. But today, large-scale corporations like Walmart might be looking at changing the way their employees access their necessary medical treatment by straying from the conventional health care system and offering a new model of coverage.

San Diego, CALIF.- The San Diego City Council voted 8-1 this week to repeal an ordinance that placed regulations on short-term renters using platforms like Airbnb and HomeAway. District Two Councilmember Lorie Zapf was the lone, dissenting vote.

The City Council originally passed the ordinance, 6-3, in July. Those regulations were set to go into effect July 2019.