California Supreme Court orders Sheriff Bianco to return seized ballots
The California Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return over 650,000 ballots seized during an investigation into the state's November special election.
The California Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return over 650,000 ballots seized during an investigation into the state's November special election.
'Leno's Law': California bill exempting classic cars from smog inspections signed by Newsom
California on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 1392, known as 'Leno's Law,' exempting qualifying 1976 to 1985 classic collector vehicles from state smog checks.
California on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 1392, known as 'Leno's Law,' exempting qualifying 1976 to 1985 classic collector vehicles from state smog checks.
Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president if Kamala Harris runs in 2028
Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to run.
Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to run.
Steve Hilton proposes abolishing California DMV, capping registration fees at $73
Tired of high DMV fees and long lines? That could soon come to an end under a plan proposed by Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton.
Tired of high DMV fees and long lines? That could soon come to an end under a plan proposed by Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton.
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California Energy Commission passes new tire efficiency rules to boost fuel economy
Industry leaders warn the rules will phase out about 70% of current tires, significantly raising upfront costs for drivers. Regulators say fuel and electricty savings will offset higher purchase prices.
Industry leaders warn the rules will phase out about 70% of current tires, significantly raising upfront costs for drivers. Regulators say fuel and electricty savings will offset higher purchase prices.
Crowd packs Santa Rosa town hall with Sen. Adam Schiff and State Sen. Mike McGuire
More than 400 people attended a Wednesday town hall in Santa Rosa hosted by U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff and State Sen. Mike McGuire.
More than 400 people attended a Wednesday town hall in Santa Rosa hosted by U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff and State Sen. Mike McGuire.
Gov. Gavin Newsom releases tax returns showing $2M annual income
California Governor Gavin Newsom released four years of tax filings showing annual earnings between $1.7 million and $2 million, mostly from his winery and restaurant holdings.
California Governor Gavin Newsom released four years of tax filings showing annual earnings between $1.7 million and $2 million, mostly from his winery and restaurant holdings.
California to raise minimum wage in 2027
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a statewide minimum wage increase to $17.40 per hour starting January 1, 2027, driven by annual inflation adjustments.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a statewide minimum wage increase to $17.40 per hour starting January 1, 2027, driven by annual inflation adjustments.
Half Moon Bay city leaders respond to state accusation it violated housing laws
The city of Half Moon Bay is responding to accusations from the state that it is not moving fast enough to add more housing.
The city of Half Moon Bay is responding to accusations from the state that it is not moving fast enough to add more housing.
Ro Khanna claims Israeli settlers detained him during West Bank visit
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., says he and members of his congressional delegation were detained by armed Israeli settlers while visiting the West Bank near the Palestinian village of Khirbet Zanuta.
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., says he and members of his congressional delegation were detained by armed Israeli settlers while visiting the West Bank near the Palestinian village of Khirbet Zanuta.
SF political candidate pushes back against groping allegations as he loses endorsements
Manny Yekutiel, political candidate for supervisor of San Francisco's District 8, is pushing back against allegations of sexual assault as he loses some major endorsements.
Manny Yekutiel, political candidate for supervisor of San Francisco's District 8, is pushing back against allegations of sexual assault as he loses some major endorsements.
Rep. Ro Khanna pushes plan to convert vacant office buildings into housing
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna authored a provision focused on increasing housing development within designated opportunity zones.
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna authored a provision focused on increasing housing development within designated opportunity zones.
Democrat Melissa Hernandez advances in California special election to replace former Rep. Swalwell
Democrat Melissa Hernandez advanced Thursday to the special general election in California for the U.S. House seat vacated by Rep. Eric Swalwell after he resigned from Congress amid allegations of sexual assault.
Democrat Melissa Hernandez advanced Thursday to the special general election in California for the U.S. House seat vacated by Rep. Eric Swalwell after he resigned from Congress amid allegations of sexual assault.
Democrat Aisha Wahab advances in California special election to replace former US Rep. Eric Swalwell
Democratic state lawmaker Aisha Wahab advanced Tuesday to the special general election in California for the U.S. House seat vacated by Rep. Eric Swalwell after he resigned from Congress amid allegations of sexual assault.
Democratic state lawmaker Aisha Wahab advanced Tuesday to the special general election in California for the U.S. House seat vacated by Rep. Eric Swalwell after he resigned from Congress amid allegations of sexual assault.
Officials defend California governor's race, say it's accurate not 'rigged'
Elections officials defended California's election counting process saying it's accurate and fair, not rigged like some outsiders have claimed.
Elections officials defended California's election counting process saying it's accurate and fair, not rigged like some outsiders have claimed.
Becerra and Hilton will face off in November's election for governor of California
We now know the top two candidates who will face off in November in the gubernatorial race.
We now know the top two candidates who will face off in November in the gubernatorial race.
California governor race called: Becerra and Hilton heading to November face-off
Republican Steve Hilton expected to face off Democrat Xavier Becerra in California governor’s race in November general election.
Republican Steve Hilton expected to face off Democrat Xavier Becerra in California governor’s race in November general election.
LA mayor's race: Incumbent Karen Bass to face Nithya Raman in runoff, AP projects
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
Supporters to turn in signatures this week for $30 minimum wage measure in Alameda County
Supporters of a $30 minimum wage initiative in Alameda County say they are turning in nearly double the signatures needed to qualify for the November ballot. They plan to turn in those signatures this week.
Supporters of a $30 minimum wage initiative in Alameda County say they are turning in nearly double the signatures needed to qualify for the November ballot. They plan to turn in those signatures this week.