Election season is officially underway in California as mail-in ballots start showing up for the June 2 primary. State officials say secure ballot drop boxes are now open statewide, including multiple locations across Mendocino and Lake counties for voters who don’t want to rely on the mail. Ballots can also be returned at county elections offices, and officials recommend getting a hand-stamped postmark if mailing a ballot on Election Day itself. Californians have until May 18 to register to vote, while polls on June 2 will be open from 7 in the morning until 8 at night.