California GOP plots rebound after devastating recall defeat
GOP leaders are looking to claw back more House seats next year, after grabbing four from Democrats in 2020.
Texas announces audit of 2020 votes after Trump urges review
Texas election officials say they're auditing the 2020 results in four of the state's largest counties. The announcement was made late Thursday hours after former President Donald Trump pressed Republican Gov. Greg Abbott for a ballot review.
Newsom signs $15B climate bill to 'future proof' California
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $15 billion climate bill Thursday, the largest in state history, in an effort to combat climate change in the state.
Newsom declares California a 'reproductive freedom state'; signs privacy laws for abortion patients
One law makes it a crime to film people within 100 feet (30 meters) of an abortion clinic for the purpose of intimidation -- a law abortion rights groups believe to be the first of its kind in the country. The other law makes it easier for people on their parents' insurance plans to keep sensitive medical information secret, including abortions.
'This is a free for all': Real estate broker says new housing law could change the way suburbs look and feel
On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a group of bills with the goal of easing California's housing shortage. Part of the new law will allow property owners to turn land built for a single-family home into two or even four units.
Mayor Breed defiant about ditching mask in San Francisco nightclub
San Francisco Mayor London Breed was seen without a mask at a San Francisco nightclub this week, despite the city's rule requiring a face covering in indoor settings. Breed was also defiant when talking to reporters about the disregard for the pandemic rule that she's told the public to obey.
San Rafael police release video of suspect who punched older man at recall Newsom rally
The video shows a man leaving a parking lot near the scene of the assault in a 2001 to 2011 black Ford Ranger pickup truck with an extended cab.
Millbrae rejects outdoor vaccine requirement
The Millbrae city council voted against a proposal that would have created a requirement to show proof of vaccination for outdoor settings.
California’s recall election cost taxpayers $276 million and Newsom prevailed; Was it worth it?
Was the failed recall attempt worth it? Data from the state of California shows that the recall cost taxpayers $276 million.
2 Bay Area lawmakers want to reform California's recall election process
One day after Governor Gavin Newsom beat back efforts to recall him, two Bay Area democratic lawmakers say it is time to fix what they say is a broken system.
2 Bay Area lawmakers want to reform California's recall process
One day after Governor Gavin Newsom beat back efforts to recall him, two Bay Area democratic lawmakers say it is time to fix what they say is a broken system. KTVU FOX 2's Rob Roth reports.
California Governor Gavin Newsom survives recall election
KTVU FOX 2's Greg Lee reports.
Democrats could reform 'weaponized' California recall system
Hours after California Gov. Gavin Newsom beat back a recall election that could have removed him, his fellow Democrats in the state Legislature said Wednesday they will push for changes to make it more difficult to challenge a sitting governor.
Bay Area voters among Newsom's biggest supporters, election results show
Governor Gavin Newsom's triumphant recall election victory can be largely credited to Bay Area voters.
Despite GOP claims of fraud, very few voting issues reported during recall election
Californians voted to keep Gov. Gavin Newsom in office on Tuesday, ending a statewide recall election that saw some Republicans again float unfounded claims of voter fraud.
5 takeaways after California governor handily defeats recall
Republicans intended the recall to be a referendum on Democrats’ rule of California, and the homelessness, crime, high housing costs and energy problems that accompanied it. But with the help of the spreading delta variant Gov. Newsom turned it into a referendum on their opposition to precautions against the coronavirus.
San Francisco election watch party celebrates Newsom victory
KTVU Fox 2's Debora Villalon reports from Manny's in San Francisco.
California recall election results: See state and county results
See voting results from the California recall election, including state totals and the outcome in 58 individual counties.
California Governor Gavin Newsom defeats recall effort
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ably fended off Republicans' recall attempt. He did so by changing the stakes of the contest from a referendum on his own performance and into a partisan fight over Trumpism and the coronavirus. KTVU Fox 2's Amber Lee reports from Sacramento.
California Governor Gavin Newsom defeats recall election
The results of the election were known less than one hour after the polls closed around the state.