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.
Impeachment Manager Rep. Eric Swalwell discusses second Impeachment of Donald Trump
Rep. Eric Swalwell spoke with KTVU's Heather Holmes on The Four on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021.
Bay Area congressmen pledge to hold Trump, GOP accountable for insurrection
An impeachment trial is likely to come for president Trump after the Biden inauguration, and Capitol police are also investigating what role Republican members of Congress may have played in providing rioters adavnced access to the Capitol.
Bay Area members of Congress react to 2nd Trump impeachment
Democrats say the president's action simply cannot be brushed aside and pointed to his inflammatory speech to supporters before the insurrection on the Capitol Building.
Article of impeachment introduced against President Trump
On Monday, House Democrats formally introduced an article of impeachment against the president for inciting last week’s violent insurrection at the Capitol. Many Bay Area representatives want to vote on impeaching the president as soon as possible.
McCarthy gets FBI briefing on Swalwell: 'He should not be on Intel' committee
Following an FBI briefing on Rep. Eric Swalwell's contact with an alleged Chinese spy, GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy said the Calif. Democrat should not have access to the nation's secrets.
Rep. Eric Swalwell on Pres. Trump's executive orders: 'why didn't he use these powers back in March?'
East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell talked to Mornings on 2 Weekends about the latest attempts in Washington on furthering coronavirus economic relief, election security, and also whether TikTok poses a threat to American interests.