California Senator Dianne Feinstein dead at 90
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California’s long-serving Democratic senator, has died.
2nd GOP debate: Candidates take shots at Trump and each other
Donald Trump’s rivals were quick to lay into him during the second presidential debate on Wednesday, ripping the former president for skipping the event as they sought to blunt the momentum that has seen him build a commanding early lead in the Republican primary.
Candidate for San Francisco mayor says city's crisis is its leadership
The race for San Francisco mayor is heating up and now has 29 candidates vying for the position.
California school superintendent Tony Thurmond announces run for governor
California school superintendent Tony Thurmond on Tuesday announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Gov. Newsom bucks progressives: Pro-union, LGBTQ, immigration bills vetoed
Gov. Gavin Newsom dealt some major blows to progressives late Friday night when he vetoed three bills – including one that would have required driverless semi-trucks to have a safety operator onboard.
Insurance Commissioners 'deal' with home insurers raises lots of questions
When a very high state official says he has a deal on a critical cornerstone of the entire state economy, it’s worth exploring how true that is.
SF supervisor responds after Elon Musk calls for politician's firing over city's 'destruction'
Elon Musk called for San Francisco's District 5 County Supervisor Dean Preston to be fired for overseeing what he claimed was the destruction of the city.
Concerns rise over Alameda County DA's boyfriend employed at office
New questions have risen about Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price's boyfriend being hired for a job in the DA's office.
Bay Area rents decline but have little impact on housing crisis
According to Apartmentlist.com, rents in the Bay Area having taken their biggest year-to-year dip over the last 27 months.
California AG sues top 5 oil companies alleging decades-long false advertising campaign
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Saturday that his office is suing the top five oil companies for allegedly misleading the public on climate change.
Armed man allegedly impersonates U.S. marshal at a RFK Jr. event in Los Angeles
An armed man impersonating a U.S. marshal at an event featuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as one of the speakers was arrested in Los Angeles.
Barbara Lee criticizes Newsom's comments over potential Feinstein appointment
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is facing blowback after his recent comments on “Meet the Press" about the prospect of appointing someone to replace Senator Dianne Feinstein.
Rep. Barbara Lee criticizes Gov. Newsom's 'caretaker' comments over Senate race
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) released a statement criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom's remarks on appointing a caretaker to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein should she not complete her term.
Elon Musk’s X sues California over the state’s content moderation law
Elon Musk and X say the California law, which requires social media companies to publish their content moderation policies, violates the First Amendment.
Bill to decriminalize some psychedelics heads to Gov. Newsom's desk
State Bill 58 passed through the Senate Thursday. The bill would allow a few naturally occurring psychedelic substances including the ingredients in hallucinogenic mushrooms.
Pelosi says she’ll run for reelection in 2024
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she will run for reelection to another term in Congress as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024.
California insurers lobby for sweeping changes to state law in 'secret' meetings
Insurers are reportedly engaged in negotiations with the California insurance commissioner and state legislators, seeking significant revisions to the state's insurance laws before the conclusion of the legislative year.
New California law aims to build affordable housing faster
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill last week that lawmakers say will help speed up the process of building new affordable housing in California.
Elected leaders, union workers celebrate 'hot labor summer'
Ahead of Labor Day, dozens of elected officials and union workers gathered for a barbecue to celebrate months of labor progress across the state.
Santa Clara County leaders blasts councilman over ties with 'anti-lgbtq hate group'
Several local politicians have publicly expressed concern over San Jose Councilman Bien Doan's affiliation with an anti-LGBTQ group.