Attorney General Jerry Brown was elected governor Tuesday night, defeating Republican Meg Whitman, who spent the most money by a statewide candidate in American history. More » Politics Section
The Republican tidal wave that swept the country wasn't strong enough to defeat Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer, although the liberal lion of California politics had to admit to feeling its force during a grueling campaign against former Hewlett-Packard Co. chief executive Carly Fiorina.More Video | Politics Section
California voters on Tuesday firmly rejected a measure to legalize recreational use of marijuana, and defeated an oil-industry attempt to shoot down the state's landmark global warming law.More » Politics Section
City officials Tuesday were facing the prospect of deep budget cuts next fiscal year, thanks to voters' rejection of a proposition that would have raised the sales tax in San Diego by a half-cent. More Politics Section | Watch Video
Businesswoman Lorie Zapf appeared headed toward victory Tuesday in the race for the San Diego City Council's District 6 seat, while David Alvarez was the winner in District 8. More » Politics Section
President Barack Obama's new chief of staff on Sunday stopped short of predicting Congress would agree to extend the payroll tax cut for the rest of 2012.More