Special election: how Sonoma County voters are showing up
Evelyn Mendez, with the registrar of voters in Sonoma County gives insight on north bay voter turnout during special election.
Evelyn Mendez, with the registrar of voters in Sonoma County gives insight on north bay voter turnout during special election.
Santa Clara County's Measure A sales-tax passes
Voters approved a sales-tax measure in Santa Clara County on Tuesday; 57% said yes to the increase, and it only needed a simple majority.
Voters approved a sales-tax measure in Santa Clara County on Tuesday; 57% said yes to the increase, and it only needed a simple majority.
Brentwood woman, 72, claims police arrest led to her death
The family of a 72-year-old Brentwood woman has filed a wrongful death claim against the city, alleging her arrest in September led to her death.
The family of a 72-year-old Brentwood woman has filed a wrongful death claim against the city, alleging her arrest in September led to her death.
San Francisco Bay Area weather: Rain and wind
Today is going to be rainy and windy in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Today is going to be rainy and windy in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Bay Area families rely on food pantries after month without paycheck
As the government shutdown reached a record 35th day, the burden on people without SNAP food aid — or struggling to live without paychecks from federal jobs — became painfully clear in the long lines outside Bay Area food pantries.
As the government shutdown reached a record 35th day, the burden on people without SNAP food aid — or struggling to live without paychecks from federal jobs — became painfully clear in the long lines outside Bay Area food pantries.
Novato 'Little Free Libraries' turn into miniature food pantries
As CalFresh recipients remain in limbo with payments still on hold, a Novato woman turned her little free libraries into miniature food pantries to support the community during the government shutdown.
As CalFresh recipients remain in limbo with payments still on hold, a Novato woman turned her little free libraries into miniature food pantries to support the community during the government shutdown.
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in historic first
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Pennsylvania retains Supreme Court justices, extending court's Democratic majority
All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court — one at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.
All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court — one at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.
Zohran Mamdani makes history as NYC’s next mayor: When he takes office and what comes next
Zohran Mamdani’s stunning rise to power has made history in New York City politics. The 34-year-old assemblyman from Queens will officially take office as mayor in 2026 following his upset victory over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
Zohran Mamdani’s stunning rise to power has made history in New York City politics. The 34-year-old assemblyman from Queens will officially take office as mayor in 2026 following his upset victory over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Jack Ciattarelli
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rightward shift in recent years in what has been a reliably blue state.
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rightward shift in recent years in what has been a reliably blue state.
Democratic lawmakers react to Prop 50 's landslide victory
California's Yes on Proposition 50 won by a large margin. State Assembly member Matt Haney hosts election night party. He and others react to the landslide victory. The win means redistricting that the Democratic Party may flip 5 congressional seats from Republican to Democrat in next year's Midterm elections.
California's Yes on Proposition 50 won by a large margin. State Assembly member Matt Haney hosts election night party. He and others react to the landslide victory. The win means redistricting that the Democratic Party may flip 5 congressional seats from Republican to Democrat in next year's Midterm elections.
South Bay celebrates tax measure, Prop. 50 passage; tax assessor's race heads to runoff
Santa Clara County officials on Tuesday night breathed a sigh of relief with the passage of Measure A, which will see a temporary sales tax increase to help offset a loss in funding due to Trump administration cuts. The county's tax assessor's race will go to a runoff in December, after none of the four candidates secured more than 50% of the vote.
Santa Clara County officials on Tuesday night breathed a sigh of relief with the passage of Measure A, which will see a temporary sales tax increase to help offset a loss in funding due to Trump administration cuts. The county's tax assessor's race will go to a runoff in December, after none of the four candidates secured more than 50% of the vote.
Shutdown threatens flight delays, DOT warns some U.S. airspace may close
The ongoing government shutdown is straining air traffic controllers, prompting warnings of mass flight delays and the possible closure of parts of U.S. airspace.
The ongoing government shutdown is straining air traffic controllers, prompting warnings of mass flight delays and the possible closure of parts of U.S. airspace.
Prop 50 passes: California voters approve redistricting measure that could shift US House power
Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw California's U.S. House districts, has passed.
Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw California's U.S. House districts, has passed.
South Bay tax measure passes; Tax Assessor race heads to runoff
South Bay democrats on Tuesday celebrated the passage of Measure A, a sales tax for the next five years that will offset federal government funding cuts that have left the Bay Area's largest county with a billion-dollar budget shortfall. The county's Tax Assessor race appears headed to a runoff, with none of the four candidates securing more than 50% of the vote.
South Bay democrats on Tuesday celebrated the passage of Measure A, a sales tax for the next five years that will offset federal government funding cuts that have left the Bay Area's largest county with a billion-dollar budget shortfall. The county's Tax Assessor race appears headed to a runoff, with none of the four candidates securing more than 50% of the vote.
Little free libraries transformed into food pantries
A Novato woman turned her Little Free Libraries into pantries stocked with food and household items to support her community during the government shutdown.
A Novato woman turned her Little Free Libraries into pantries stocked with food and household items to support her community during the government shutdown.
Push for Santa Clara County's Measure A sales tax
With voting underway, the push continues to build support for a ballot measure that supporters say will keep hospitals and clinics from closing.
With voting underway, the push continues to build support for a ballot measure that supporters say will keep hospitals and clinics from closing.
'Justice for KitKat': SF supervisor holds rally for autonomous vehicle regulation
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder on Tuesday called for self-driving cars, also known as autonomous vehicles, to be regulated after the death of KitKat, a beloved bodega cat in the city's Mission District.
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder on Tuesday called for self-driving cars, also known as autonomous vehicles, to be regulated after the death of KitKat, a beloved bodega cat in the city's Mission District.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks after voters pass Prop. 50
Voters passed Proposition 50, which will replace California's current congressional districts with a new map that could see Democrats gain as many as five seats in next year's U.S. House elections.
Voters passed Proposition 50, which will replace California's current congressional districts with a new map that could see Democrats gain as many as five seats in next year's U.S. House elections.
California Special Election: 'No on 50' watch party in Los Gatos
Prop. 50 was approved by California voters on Tuesday. Here's a look at a "No on 50" watch party in Los Gatos.
Prop. 50 was approved by California voters on Tuesday. Here's a look at a "No on 50" watch party in Los Gatos.