State

Clinton, McCain winners in historic California primary

Relying on strong turnout from California's increasingly influential Hispanic voters, Hillary Rodham Clinton easily captured the state's coveted Democratic presidential primary, defying pundits who had forecast a long, nail-biting night in her battle with Barack Obama.

Updated: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 6:49 AM PST

Initiative to secure more community college funding fails

Voters rejected a plan to secure more state dollars for California's community colleges, but supporters say the campaign succeeded at drawing attention to the funding woes of the massive system.

Updated: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 6:46 AM PST

Second attempt to modify lawmakers' term limits fails too

The second attempt to modify state legislators' term limits fared only slightly better than the first.

Updated: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 6:46 AM PST

Voters approve major expansion of tribal gambling in California

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says he's counting on four wealthy Indian tribes and their expanding gambling operations to help close California's massive budget shortfall.

Updated: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 6:46 AM PST