Rep. Swalwell accused of mortgage fraud, subject to DOJ probe: reports
The U.S. Justice Department has opened a probe against Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., for alleged mortgage fraud, according to reports.
ICE increasing activity in districts, 2 East Bay congressmen say
On the eve of Election Day there are fears federal monitors from the Trump administration may be an intimidating factor that could prevent some Californians from voting, skewing outcomes.
Rep. Swalwell takes aim at Trump administration at Hayward town hall
Representative Eric Swalwell held a town hall in Hayward on Tuesday night, and community members pressed him for ways he and other California leaders are pushing back against the Trump Administration.
Swalwell slams Trump's immigration policies at Castro Valley event
East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell slammed President Trump's immigration policies Saturday during his annual "Hike with Your Rep" with constituents in Castro Valley.
Guests impacted by Trump administration cuts invited to Congressional address
Bay Area Congress members invited a diverse group of guests to attend President Trump's address before Congress on Tuesday night. Laid off federal workers, veterans, advocates for health care, social services, and civil rights were among those who went to Washington D.C.
U.S. Rep. Swalwell backs recall effort against Alameda County DA Pamela Price
East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell formally threw his support Wednesday for the recall effort against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, saying she failed the victims of violent crime.
Reps. Lee, Swalwell celebrate $30m in federal funds for multimodal project
U.S. Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, and Eric Swalwell, D-Castro Valley, celebrated on Friday after receiving $30 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to install about 10 miles of street improvements along the project corridor, which will span from Lake Merritt to Bayfair.
East Bay trauma centers see 180% increase in gun injuries compared to pre-pandemic years
Gunfire has taken a toll nationwide over the past Fourth of July holiday week. From mass shootings in Baltimore and Philadelphia, to a shooting in Hayward in the Bay Area, the terror and trauma have many Americans calling again for action.
'When will enough be enough?' California politicians outraged over latest deadly school mass shooting
The chorus among prominent California Democrats was clear; they've more than seen enough and are asking Congress to act on gun violence after six people were shot and killed at a private school in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday.
Speaker McCarthy removes Schiff and Swalwell from intelligence committee
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy removes Democratic Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell from serving on House intelligence committee. The Speaker says the decision was not based on political payback.
Rep. Swalwell tours East Bay storm damage, calls for more federal assistance
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) took a closer look at some of the damage recent storms caused in his East Bay district. A portion of A Street, a major thoroughfare that connects Hayward and Castro Valley, was washed away by the rain and surging in San Lorenzo Creek.
Congressman Swalwell in San Lorenzo to support LGBTQ+ community
East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell offered his support to members of the LGBTQ community at the San Lorenzo Library offering a message to stand against hate.
San Lorenzo library steps up security after Proud Boys storm Drag Queen Story Hour
An increased safety plan has been implemented at the San Lorenzo Library following a weekend incident where members of the Proud Boys stormed Drag Queen Story Hour.
Ukrainian-owned SF restaurant receives social media threats
A Ukrainian-owned restaurant in San Francisco received threats on social media this week, but offline, an uptick in business from locals showing support for Ukraine amid violence from the Russian military invasion.
Judge rejects effort by Trump to toss Jan. 6 lawsuits
A federal judge has rejected efforts by former President Donald Trump to toss out conspiracy lawsuits filed by lawmakers and two Capitol police officers, saying in his ruling that the former president's words "plausibly" led to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
Bay Area preparations to help Afghan refugees
Donations collected over the weekend were like gifts of hope and humanity for Afghan Americans working to help refugees coming from Afghanistan to the Bay Area.
Rep. Eric Swalwell shows support for Afghan refugees, mask and vaccine mandates at town hall
East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell held his first in-person town hall since the start of the pandemic, facing both supporters and critics at the mask-required outdoor event, held on the Castro Valley High School football field Friday evening.
VTA shooting victims, local leaders unite to support gun control legislation
The families and friends of the nine Valley Transit Authority workers who were killed on May 26th are, along with local elected officials, turning their pain into purpose.
Police reform, accountability on the minds of many following Chauvin verdict
The future of police reform is on the minds of many following the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.
'Wholly responsible:' Rep. Swalwell sues Donald Trump for inciting Capitol riot
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell said they are "wholly responsible" for the injury and destruction on Jan. 6.