KCRA

Recent Supreme Court decisions are being examined for their potential influence on the upcoming US midterm elections. News outlets including KCRA and KOCO are covering how the rulings could affect campaign issues, voter mobilization, and which seats are contested. Analysts suggest the Court's positions on key legal questions may become a focal point for both parties heading into the elections.

Schools across California are beginning the academic year under a new state law requiring them to restrict student phone use during class time. Outlets including KCRA report that administrators are adjusting policies, setting up storage systems and clarifying exceptions, as teachers and parents react to the change. Supporters say it will improve focus and reduce bullying; some parents worry about reaching children in emergencies.

Shirley Weber, California's Secretary of State, has laid out her reasons for seeking another term in office. In remarks covered by KCRA, she argued her record in overseeing the state's elections justifies returning her to the post. Weber, a former state assemblywoman who became the first Black person to serve as California's chief elections officer, is campaigning to keep the role as voters weigh her stewardship of election administration in the nation's most populous state.