The Los Angeles Tribune

French Laundry. Pandemic. Trump. Chaos. All played big as voters cast recall ballots September 15, 2021

On Tuesday, the California voters most active leaned toward recalling Newsom, but that was just part of the overall picture.

Ruben Vives, Priscella Vega, Melissa Gomez, Joe Mozingo

Newsom thanks California for 'rejecting the division, rejecting the cynicism' September 15, 2021

The governor said he saw the recall's failure as a hopeful sign.

Hannah Fry

Did Newsom's 'no and go' strategy limit votes on question 2? September 15, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom urged voters to say no to the recall and to leave question two on the ballot blank.

Thomas Curwen

Column: The recall was a colossal waste. But don't expect California's GOP to learn from it September 15, 2021

GOP strategists explain what went wrong, as recall ignores lessons from other states.

Steve Lopez

5 takeaways from Newsom's big win in California's recall election September 15, 2021

Here's what we know after the polls closed about the attempt to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Seema Mehta, Melanie Mason

It's now Larry Elder's California GOP. What's his next move? September 15, 2021

Larry Elder shook up the recall campaign. What will the conservative talk radio host do next?

James Rainey

Newsom soundly defeats California recall attempt September 15, 2021

The election provided California voters an opportunity to judge Gov. Gavin Newsom's ability to lead the state through the COVID-19 pandemic, a worldwide health crisis that has shattered families and livelihoods.

Phil Willon, Taryn Luna, Julia Wick

What to know as ballots are counted in the California recall election September 15, 2021

The polls close at 8 p.m., and then the counting begins in California's recall election.

Times staff

More than 9.5 million Californians have voted, a sign of hope for Newsom September 15, 2021

Some 9.5 million Californians have returned ballots in the recall election, more than half them Democrats — a positive sign for Gov. Gavin Newsom as he tries to stay in office.

Laura J. Nelson

Earthquake: 3.0 quake shakes in San Fernando September 15, 2021

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was reported Tuesday at 5:57 p.m. in San Fernando, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Quakebot

In red California, recall backers fuel unfounded claims of 'rigged' voting, bait workers September 15, 2021

The Central Valley has long been a stronghold for red California. And on Tuesday, there were loud voices of support for the recall while some election workers had to deal with taunts over unfounded conservative claims of election fraud.

Diana Marcum, Priscella Vega

Newsom, Jenner address California recall election integrity as voters hit the polls September 15, 2021

Newsom called out politicians and other figures he blames for peddling 'the Big Lie.' Some right-wing activists — as well as Elder — began sowing unfounded doubts about the integrity of the vote.

Susanne Rust, Benjamin Oreskes, Faith E. Pinho, Melody Gutierrez

U.S. Forest Service to reopen all but 5 of California's national forests September 15, 2021

The U.S. Forest Service announced Tuesday that all but five California national forests closed in late August will reopen two days early.

Gregory Yee

When will we know the results of the California recall election? Here is what we know September 15, 2021

How is the California recall count likely to unfold? And when we will know a firm result?

David Lauter

Contra Costa County orders COVID-19 vaccine proof or negative test for indoor restaurants, gyms September 15, 2021

The requirement will apply to everyone 12 and older and goes into effect for customers on Sept. 22.

Rong-Gong Lin II

Photos: Newsom soundly defeats GOP-led recall effort September 14, 2021

California voters overwhelmingly rejected the attempt to remove Gov. Gavin Newsom before the end of his term.

Times Photography Staff

Woman tethered to dog is dragged to death by BART train at San Francisco station September 14, 2021

The woman boarded the train while tethered to her dog, but stepped off to wave at someone. The train doors closed with the dog still inside.

Rong-Gong Lin II

'Hypocrite' Newsom vs. 'Trumpian' Elder: Intense partisan divide at recall ballot box September 14, 2021

Some voters find the election ridiculous, saying Newsom has done a good job. But others believe the state has lost its way, and Elder can right that wrong.

Ruben Vives, Andrew J. Campa, Cindy Carcamo, Donovan X. Ramsey, Colleen Shalby, Benjamin Oreskes, Lila Seidman

What time do polls close for the California recall? September 14, 2021

If you haven't cast your ballot in the recall, there's still time.

Jessica Roy

KNP Complex fire threatening Sequoia National Park grows fivefold, forcing residents to flee September 14, 2021

The Paradise and Colony fires have forced the evacuation of national park employees and residents of the Three Rivers community.

Lila Seidman