Oakland's police chief search and the push for internal candidates

The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee met Tuesday for the first time since Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced last Monday that he is stepping down on December 5.

New California law expands Newsom's mental health court. Will it help more people?

One of Gov. Gavin Newsom's marquee mental health programs may broaden its reach despite persistent questions about the number of people it's helping and whether it's achieving the goals he set out for it when it launched.

Newsom signs controversial bill letting relatives care for kids if parents are deported

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed a bill allowing a broad range of relatives to step in as children's caregivers if their parents are deported, a measure that had provoked a firestorm of conservative criticism.

What California's new AI law means for your kids' safety online

The law requires companies to notify minor users every three hours that they are interacting with a chatbot, not a human.

Machado dedicates Nobel Peace Prize to Trump after surprise win

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to promote democracy and human rights in Venezuela — but she used the moment to honor President Donald Trump.

Biden undergoing radiation for prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.

Benioff says he'd support National Guard in San Francisco ahead of Dreamforce: report

As the countdown to San Francisco's signature tech event is on, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told the New York Times in an interview published on Friday that he'd welcome National Guard troops in the city if President Trump decided to deploy them. 

Man charged after racist death threats to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee

A 45-year-old man faces hate crime charges after allegedly sending threatening and racist emails to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, including threats to kill and torture her, authorities said.

Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time

The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.

Letitia James indicted on fraud charge: AP source says

The Trump administration has been investigating James for months over allegations of mortgage fraud, which she has denied.

Musk's X settles $128 million severance pay lawsuit with former Twitter executives

Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and three other executives have reached a settlement with Elon Musk over alleged unpaid severance following his $44 billion company takeover.

Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois

A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.

California bill bans ultra-processed foods in school meals by 2035

California is now the first state to define ultra-processed foods, or UPFs. It's the latest of moves from California leaders to lay out healthy food protections for kids.

State housing mandate for 2.5 million units by 2031 is behind

Cities and counties are struggling with a state mandate to build some 2.5 million housing units buy 2031, with some towns rebelling under the load. Mill Valley, a town of 14,000 people have to come up with a whole lot of homes and soon.

James Comey Indictment: Former FBI Director pleads not guilty over alleged lies to Congress

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he lied to Congress in a criminal case that has intensified scrutiny of the Justice Department’s role in targeting President Donald Trump’s political opponents.