What to know about Measure NN: Oakland votes to tax itself for more police

Oakland is battling a crime wave, prodding residents to consider renewing a local tax to fund police, fire, and violence prevention services.

What to know about San Francisco's Proposition L, proposed tax for rideshare companies

Proposition L proposes an additional tax on ride-hail companies, like Uber and Lyft, and autonomous vehicle companies. Here’s what to know before casting your ballot on Nov. 5.

2024 Election: What to know about San Francisco's mayoral candidates

A total of 13 people are running for mayor in San Francisco in 2024, including the incumbent London Breed. We've focused on the campaign promises of the the five frontrunners.

Oakland mayor holds anti-recall rally, forgets to file formal opposition statement

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao held a rally against the recall of her, and also acknowledged she did not file a formal opposition to the recall on the ballot.

All Alameda County police unions endorse Pamela Price recall

Less than a week after Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his support for recalling Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, all the county's police unions announced they're also in favor of ousting Price. 

SF mayoral race: In-depth with Mayor London Breed Pt. 2
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The incumbent candidate in San Francisco's mayoral race, London Breed says crime is trending down in the city. She addresses the perception that her shift to a more tough on crime approach is a political move in an election year. She also talks about her preparedness for emergency events, citing her experience of leading the city during the coronavirus pandemic.

SF mayoral race: In-depth with Mayor London Breed Pt. 1
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The incumbent candidate in San Francisco Mayor London Breed. She talks about supportive housing, mental health, behavioral health beds and the homelessness crisis.

2024 election: Which celebrities have made endorsements?

As Election Day nears, more and more celebrities are going public with their support for the candidate of their choice.

Oakland mayor favors criminal penalties but won't endorse Prop. 36

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she is not endorsing Prop. 36, the statewide ballot measure that would strengthen penalties for certain theft and drug crimes.

Walz, Vance vice presidential debate in New York: Moment-by-moment recap

Tuesday's debate was expected to receive the biggest television and online audience either running mate would face before Election Day.

Who won the VP debate? Here's what polls say

The vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz came just five weeks before Election Day.

Harris vs. Trump: Who is winning the 2024 election right now?

Exactly five weeks before the election, polls show a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump in these key states.

Majority of Americans prefer popular vote over Electoral College, poll finds

A majority of Americans prefer the popular vote for U.S. president rather than a winner being determined by the Electoral College, according to a new Gallup poll.

Top election official in key Nevada county takes stress leave

Washoe County's top election Cari-Ann Burgess is taking a stress-related leave of absence with a little over month before the November election.

VP debate: How to watch Walz vs. Vance matchup

Vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz will hit the debate stage Tuesday night to introduce themselves, and support their running mates ahead of November’s election. Here's what you need to know.

Vice President Kamala Harris in San Francisco for sold-out fundraiser

There was a heightened police presence as Vice President Kamala Harris waved to supporters from the backseat of a U.S. Secret Service SUV on Saturday afternoon ahead of a campaign stop, as the motorcade left the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco a little more than five weeks before election day.