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 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.

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.

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. 

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 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.   

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.

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.

Here’s how the Bay Area voted in California's primary for governor

Three candidates for California governor have emerged with clear leads after Tuesday's election, and the returns paint a picture of how Bay Area counties voted.

 California primary election results: what to know
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California election results, governor and key 2026 races. Melinda Jackson, political science professor, at San Jose State University, gives insight.

California midterm primaries
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California voters are making major decisions today, from choosing who advances in the race for governor to narrowing crowded congressional contests. Under the state’s top-two primary system, the leading candidates move on to November, regardless of party. Andres Quintero, political science professor at Evergreen Valley College, gives insight.

California Post expands north
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The California Post is expanding its print distribution to reach thousands of new readers across northern California. The publication already has reporters covering local news, sports, technology, and politics, with plans for even more regionally focused content. Nick Papps, editor-in-chief of The California Post, gives insight.

California governor's race tightens as primary day approaches

KTVU spoke with San Francisco Chronicle senior political writer and columnist, Joe Garofoli about the California Governor's race and the primary race for former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat in San Francisco.