**California's Vote Counting Process Under Scrutiny as House Control Remains Undecided**

The nation's attention is fixated on California as the state methodically tallies votes nearly a week post-Election Day. Ten out of the 18 crucial races that will determine the House of Representatives' control hinge on results from the Golden State.

While other states managed to count the majority of their ballots mere hours after the polls closed, California entered this past weekend with nearly five million votes still uncounted. This slow-paced counting process has not only attracted criticism but also heightened suspicions of potential electoral fraud or manipulation among partisan lines.

State officials in California stand by their methodical process, insisting that the extended timeline ensures accuracy and maximizes voter participation. They argue that the provisions allowing ample time for voters ultimately bolster public confidence in the election results.

As election workers continue to transport and process ballots at various sites, including the City of Industry, the prolonged delay has left many Americans restless. The balance of power in the House of Representatives remains shrouded in uncertainty, with California's lengthy vote-counting process at the epicenter of the issue. Both Los Angeles-based reporters Orlando Mayorquín and Coral Murphy Marcos, along with San Francisco-based Soumya Karlamangla, have been closely monitoring developments.

The meticulous approach adopted by California, the nation’s most populous state, underscores a firm commitment to election integrity, even as it prolongs the suspense over which party will ultimately control the House.