State lawmakers begin quest to 'Trump-proof' California

A special legislative session got underway in Sacramento on Monday in an effort to 'Trump-proof" California.

California’s Republican caucus is growing and more diverse, but it’s a long way from power

The Republican caucus in California’s Legislature is growing more diverse as Latino and Asian American candidates apparently flipped three Democrat-held seats, including unseating an incumbent Democrat senator for the first time in a presidential election since 1980.

Caitlyn Jenner considers another run to become California governor

Caitlyn Jenner, the gold-medal Olympian-turned reality TV personality, is considering another run for Governor of California. This time, she says, if she were to go up against Vice President Kamala Harris, she would “destroy her." 

Newsom's proposed EV rebate under fire, as Tesla may not qualify

Governor Gavin Newsom is promising to continue the electric vehicle rebate program in California, but his new proposal could exclude Tesla through a market share cap.

Bilal Mahmood: 1st Muslim and South Asian elected to San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will have a number of new faces. Bilal Mahmood beat out incumbent Dean Preston in District 5 which includes the Tenderloin. He said he's proud to become the city's first Muslim and South Asian elected to the Board of Supervisors.

Trump responds to Newsom's plan to 'Trump-proof' California

President-elect Donald Trump clapped back at Gov. Gavin Newsom's call for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency.

Is progressive politics dead in California? Experts weigh in

With counties turning red and liberal politicians getting ousted during the last election, the question on many people's minds is: Is progressive politics dead in California?

SF's Prop K measure to close down part of Great Highway passes, supporters say

San Francisco's Proposition K, the measure to determine if part of the Great Highway would be closed to vehicle traffic alongside Ocean Beach, has passed.

Trump responds to Newsom's plan to protect California laws ahead of new presidency

In a post on Truth Social Friday, Donald Trump blasted California Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to safeguard the state from the president-elect's future policies. 

Plans to replace disgraced San Jose councilman Omar Torres underway

As councilman Omar Torres waits in the Santa Clara County Main Jail for a bail hearing next week, plans to find his replacement in San Jose city government are taking shape.

Live 2024 Election Results: California Propositions

Californians are voting on several ballot measures, including Prop 36, Prop 3, Prop 33, Prop 6 and Prop 32. Follow along here for live election results.

Harris won’t say how she voted on California measure that would reverse criminal justice reforms

California’s approach to crime is a central issue in this election cycle. Crime data shows the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles saw a steady increase in shoplifting between 2021 and 2022, according to a study by the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California.