Appeals court throws out half-billion-dollar civil fraud penalty against Trump
A New York appeals court threw out Trump’s massive civil fraud penalty, calling it “excessive." Here’s what we know.
Trump to patrol DC with military and law enforcement Thursday night, officials say
President Donald Trump is expected to join military and law enforcement officers on patrol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday night, marking his first time on the streets since declaring a public safety emergency earlier this month.
State lawmakers gear up for contentious debate, votes on redistricting plan
Ahead of Thursday's votes in Sacramento on redistricting, the California Supreme Court has ruled against a Republican-led effort to block the plan.
Newsom, SJ mayor react differently to Bed Bath & Beyond announcement
Bed Bath & Beyond – the home furnishings retailer that filed for bankruptcy in 2023 and then shortly after closed all 360 of its stores – came out with some harsh words against the State of California on Wednesday. But the reaction from some Golden State politicians is quite varied.
Trump claims Smithsonian focuses too much on 'how bad slavery was'
The president made the remarks in a social media post amid a White House review of Smithsonian museums and exhibits.
Santa Rosa could play a huge role in redistricting
The North Bay will play a major role in the Democrats' effort to take a seat away from a Republican, while keeping two seats they already have in their column with Sonoma's County seat playing a pivotal role. Santa Rosa's may soon have a different Congressional boundary around it.
California Democrats introduce redistricting legislation, Republicans vow to fight
Democratic lawmakers in California’s legislature returned from summer break and immediately took up Governor Newsom’s partisan push to redraw congressional lines.
Trump says he will sign executive order to eliminate mail-in ballots, voting machines
The president in a social media post Monday said he wants to sign the order to bring “honesty" to the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump and Zelensky's White House meeting expected to 'stay on the rails' this time, experts say
All eyes will be on the high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Monday.
Queen Elizabeth's personal wardrobe choices to debut in major palace exhibition
The Buckingham Palace exhibit will feature over 200 items spanning from childhood to her reign as queen.
Zach Bryan wraps 3rd weekend of music in SF's Golden Gate Park
For the third weekend in a row, music is filling San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
DC police chief to remain in control of MPD after DC Attorney General files lawsuit
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith will remain in control of the Metropolitan Police Department after D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Friday challenging what he called an unlawful attempt by the federal government to seize control of the city’s police force.
Trump, Putin share no solid details on Ukraine's future following meeting in Alaska
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their meeting after more than two-and-a-half hours.
Bay Area voters react to Newsom's plan to redraw California congressional maps
Bay Area residents we spoke to Thursday night were split on Gov. Gavin Newsom's bold redistricting plan, designed to help California Democrats win more seats in Congress.
Pelosi promises to protect Social Security amid Trump administration's changes
Celebrating 90 years since the launch of Social Security, Republicans and Democrats vowed to protect the future of the financial safety net program for seniors that was started by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Judge blocks Trump plan to curb DEI initiatives at schools
A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration memos threatening to cut school funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, siding with teachers’ unions in a major legal battle.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee addresses President Trump's characterization of her city
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee has plans to address the community in response to the Trump Administration’s calling out of the East Bay city when considering whether or not to send National Guard troops into more cities across the country.
DOJ worker fired after allegedly throwing sandwich at federal officer: AG Bondi
A Department of Justice worker has been fired and charged with a felony after allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer during a confrontation in downtown D.C., according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Newsom unveils California redistricting plan to counter Texas
California Governor Gavin Newsom is set to unveil a mid-decade redistricting plan aimed at countering Texas Republicans.
Trump says Fed chair search down to ‘three or four’ candidates, with announcement coming ‘a little bit early'
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has narrowed down the list of candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to "three or four" names.