Republican Steve Garvey stops in Bay Area during U.S. Senate campaign tour
Former professional baseball player and current candidate for U.S. Senate Steve Garvey stopped in the Bay Area during a campaign tour of the state. The first-time candidate, running as a Republican met with Jewish leaders and community members at Chabad of the Tri Valley in Pleasanton.
Former professional baseball player and current candidate for U.S. Senate Steve Garvey stopped in the Bay Area during a campaign tour of the state. The first-time candidate, running as a Republican met with Jewish leaders and community members at Chabad of the Tri Valley in Pleasanton.
San Francisco's Stow Lake renamed Blue Heron Lake
San Francisco's Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park has been renamed Blue Heron Lake.
San Francisco's Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park has been renamed Blue Heron Lake.
California Senate debate to feature Schiff, Porter, Garvey and Lee
Monday marks the first debate in the California U.S. Senate race, and four candidates will grace the stage on why they are the best fit to represent the state on the national level.
Monday marks the first debate in the California U.S. Senate race, and four candidates will grace the stage on why they are the best fit to represent the state on the national level.
Silicon Valley congressional candidates talk antisemitism, Gaza war during forum
The Jewish Community Relations Council says the forum was a chance for candidates to tell voters how they would support the Jewish community.
The Jewish Community Relations Council says the forum was a chance for candidates to tell voters how they would support the Jewish community.
Any youth tackle football ban would be vetoed, Newsom says
Assembly Bill 734 would phase in a ban, first prohibiting children under 6 from playing tackle football starting in 2025, and working up to bar those younger than 12 by 2029.
Assembly Bill 734 would phase in a ban, first prohibiting children under 6 from playing tackle football starting in 2025, and working up to bar those younger than 12 by 2029.
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announces run for state treasurer
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has announced her run for California state treasurer in the 2026 election.
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has announced her run for California state treasurer in the 2026 election.
Bill reintroduced to legalize cannabis cafes in California
An elected official in San Francisco is bringing back a bill that aims to legalize cannabis cafes in the state of California.
An elected official in San Francisco is bringing back a bill that aims to legalize cannabis cafes in the state of California.
San Jose city councilmember granted temporary restraining order against social media blogger
Council member Peter Ortiz says this isn't about punishing someone for criticizing the job he's doing, but it's about keeping himself and his family safe.
Council member Peter Ortiz says this isn't about punishing someone for criticizing the job he's doing, but it's about keeping himself and his family safe.
Lawsuit filed against City of Santa Clara for ballot measure involving police chief
It’s the last city to elect its police chief and now a lawsuit about the ballot measure language has been filed.
It’s the last city to elect its police chief and now a lawsuit about the ballot measure language has been filed.
California Lt. governor seeks to remove Trump from primary ballot
Following the ruling by Colorado's Supreme Court that said Donald Trump is ineligible for the state's presidential primary, California's lieutenant governor is calling to have him removed from the ballot here.
Following the ruling by Colorado's Supreme Court that said Donald Trump is ineligible for the state's presidential primary, California's lieutenant governor is calling to have him removed from the ballot here.
New California laws will protect workers who use marijuana off-the-job
Gov. Newsom signed two bills into law related to cannabis use. One prevents employers from asking job applicants about their past marijuana use. Another law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees for cannabis use, off the job and away from work.
Gov. Newsom signed two bills into law related to cannabis use. One prevents employers from asking job applicants about their past marijuana use. Another law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees for cannabis use, off the job and away from work.
Candidates for Silicon Valley congressional race collectively raise over $1M
With primary elections quickly approaching in March, campaign dollars are rolling in for candidates hoping to be the next Congress member representing Silicon Valley.
With primary elections quickly approaching in March, campaign dollars are rolling in for candidates hoping to be the next Congress member representing Silicon Valley.
2 more candidates enter the race for Eshoo's District 16 seat
Eshoo’s term ends in 2025. Two candidates will compete in a runoff in March of next year.
Eshoo’s term ends in 2025. Two candidates will compete in a runoff in March of next year.
Demonstrators pressure congressional reps over continued aid to Israel
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators target offices of three congressional representatives, calling for conditions attached to military aid in Israel's ongoing war with Hamas.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators target offices of three congressional representatives, calling for conditions attached to military aid in Israel's ongoing war with Hamas.
Demonstrators disrupt Democratic convention events, causing cancelation
Saturday afternoon, predominantly pro-Palestine demonstrators interrupted the convention in Sacramento, calling for a ceasefire to the war in Gaza.
Saturday afternoon, predominantly pro-Palestine demonstrators interrupted the convention in Sacramento, calling for a ceasefire to the war in Gaza.
3 execs charged for allegedly bribing San Francisco DBI employees for building permits
Three executives of a San Francisco-based construction planning firm were charged Thursday for allegedly bribing employees of the city's Department of Building Inspection, federal prosecutors said.
Three executives of a San Francisco-based construction planning firm were charged Thursday for allegedly bribing employees of the city's Department of Building Inspection, federal prosecutors said.
Election 2023: what's on the ballot?
There are only a few races for voters to decide in the Bay Area. But across the country, experts are watching some key races to see what they reveal about the political mood of voters.
There are only a few races for voters to decide in the Bay Area. But across the country, experts are watching some key races to see what they reveal about the political mood of voters.
California's high-speed rail project advances though cost jumped to $128B
Whatever happened to high-speed electric rail? The California High Speed Rail Authority Board got an update today as it actually moves forward on the first phase which will serve 4 million Central Valley dwellers.
Whatever happened to high-speed electric rail? The California High Speed Rail Authority Board got an update today as it actually moves forward on the first phase which will serve 4 million Central Valley dwellers.
San Jose rolls out quarterly scorecards to monitor progress on major issues
Mayor Mahan promised to run the city more like a business and presented results from initial findings at this week’s city council meeting.
Mayor Mahan promised to run the city more like a business and presented results from initial findings at this week’s city council meeting.
Video: Governor Newsom takes down a kid during basketball game in Beijing
Video of California Gov. Gavin Newsom accidentally toppling over a child while playing basketball with a group of young students at a Beijing elementary school has been getting a lot of attention on social media.
Video of California Gov. Gavin Newsom accidentally toppling over a child while playing basketball with a group of young students at a Beijing elementary school has been getting a lot of attention on social media.