County elections officials gear up for March 5 primary, as ballots get mailed

California’s primary election is set for March 5, Super Tuesday. Fourteen other states and one territory will also vote on this day. Voting has already started around the state, as some early voting sites have opened and county elections officials have started to mail ballots to all registered voters.

Barbara Boxer endorses Rep. Adam Schiff, breaking neutrality promise

Another endorsement is in the bag for the frontrunner in the California U.S. Senate race: Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) is endorsed by former U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer. 

State Sen. Wiener introduces bill to protect freelancers

A bill that would strengthen the rights of freelance workers was introduced this week by state Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco.  

Fmr. CA assembly candidate enters supervisor race, hopes to unseat Dean Preston

A new candidate has tossed his hat into the ring, joining the race for San Francisco's Board of Supervisors, with the hope of unseating Dean Preston. 

Proposal: Limit car speed to no more than 10 mph over speed limit

State Sen. Scott Wiener (D.-San Francisco) has set up an epic battle that will involve stiff opposition from carmakers, driving enthusiasts and way too many lead-footed drivers over how fast their cars can go.

Candidates collide in California's first U.S. Senate debate

The top four candidates for California’s U.S. Senate seat met for the first time on the debate stage Monday night in Los Angeles. 

California Senate debate: watch top 4 candidates face off

Watch the debate among four California Senate candidates live on KTVU FOX 2 AND KTVU.com on Jan. 22 from 6-7:30 p.m.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.