Union backs Thao recall; as recall opponents blast wealthy donor

Protesters who oppose the recall of Oakland mayor Sheng Thao performed a skit outside the Piedmont home of Philip Dreyfuss, a donor who has put money into the recall effort of Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.

Labor union backs Thao recall as supporters cry foul over wealthy recall donor
video

A labor union announced Wednesday they are now backing the Oakland Mayor Thao recall, saying her flyer misrepresented their logo. Thao and her supporters also spoke out, denouncing a wealthy PIedmont donor for financing recall efforts against Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.

49ers star Nick Bosa may face discipline for displaying MAGA hat

San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa made waves post-game on Sunday at Levi's Stadium as he crashed quarterback Brock Purdy's interview while wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger says he dislikes both parties but here's who he is endorsing

Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday posted a long statement on X, saying that he is hating both political parties at the moment, but even so, endorsed one presidential candidate over the other. 

49ers spend millions in Santa Clara council races

Special interest groups have sunk millions of dollars into November’s Santa Clara city elections to decide its future government.

Harris rallies voters at Ellipse, calls out Trump's divisive politics

Kamala Harris promised that she will put the country before party and herself as she stood before an overflowing crowd near the White House on Tuesday. 

Prop 6 aims to ban forced prison labor in California

Proposition 6 is asking California voters to pass a ban on forced prison labor, which is currently allowed under the state's constitution.

Prop 6: Ending Forced Prison Labor
video

Proposition 6 aims to amend California's constitution and ban forced labor in state prisons. California is one of 16 states that still allow "indentured servitude" to punish a crime. Proposition 6 would change the language to say "Slavery and involuntary servitude are prohibited."

Voters rally for, against Prop 36 passage as Election Day nears

A group of two-dozen California 7-Eleven owners stood shoulder-to-shoulder, Tuesday, in south central San Jose as a show of solidarity for the passage of Prop 36.

Why Election Day is on a Tuesday in November: A look at US voting tradition

Discover the history behind why Americans vote on a Tuesday in November, a tradition dating back to 1845, and how it impacts modern Election Day logistics.

Bay Area singer to perform at Harris rally as celebrity list of supporters grows

Bay Area native Remi Wolf is set to perform at a Kamala Harris rally, joining a growing list of celebrities showing their support for the vice president as Election Day closes in.

Here’s when we’ll know the election results in key swing states

A guide on when to expect 2024 election results from seven major swing states, covering vote-counting timelines, mail-in ballot rules, and potential delays.

Anti-Trump Halloween display attracts attention in Alameda

One East Bay homeowner is mixing Halloween with politics. Each year, Dan Balsam puts up an elaborate display, But this year, he said he's focused on the election. And it's attracting a lot of attention.

Pleasanton mayoral race turns nasty as campaign signs stolen

Around 50 campaign signs supporting Pleasanton Mayor Karla Brown's bid for a third term were stolen over the weekend. Her opponent, Jack Balch, has denied any involvement and said that this type of crime has no place in the Tri-Valley.