California job market: Is a cold front coming in?
Evidence is mounting that changes in the California job market may be catching up with years of unfettered success and job growth. It is a very mixed situation.
Evidence is mounting that changes in the California job market may be catching up with years of unfettered success and job growth. It is a very mixed situation.
Rep. Barbara Lee files to run for Senate
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) filed paperwork on Wednesday to run for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat in 2024, according to her campaign.
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) filed paperwork on Wednesday to run for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat in 2024, according to her campaign.
Feinstein announces she won't seek re-election, leaving door wide open for 2024
California Senator Dianne Feinstein brought speculation to an end Tuesday.
California Senator Dianne Feinstein brought speculation to an end Tuesday.
Proposed amendment aims to safeguard same-sex marriage in California
After Roe v. Wade was overturned, supporters of same-sex marriage say they want to take action now to ensure anyone who wants to get married in California can do so.
After Roe v. Wade was overturned, supporters of same-sex marriage say they want to take action now to ensure anyone who wants to get married in California can do so.
California's Sen. Dianne Feinstein announces retirement
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whose groundbreaking political career shattered gender barriers from San Francisco’s City Hall to the corridors of Capitol Hill, said Tuesday she won’t seek reelection in 2024.
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whose groundbreaking political career shattered gender barriers from San Francisco’s City Hall to the corridors of Capitol Hill, said Tuesday she won’t seek reelection in 2024.
California attorney general’s wife to lead DOJ oversight
California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s wife will lead a legislative subcommittee that oversees his budget.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s wife will lead a legislative subcommittee that oversees his budget.
Lawsuit accuses Oakland city officials of cover-up, files to overturn mayoral election
A petition filed in Alameda County alleges the mayoral election of Oakland is invalid and needs to be redone after a series of mistakes, coverups, and violations, petitioners said Friday.
A petition filed in Alameda County alleges the mayoral election of Oakland is invalid and needs to be redone after a series of mistakes, coverups, and violations, petitioners said Friday.
California bill aims to remove statute of limitation from child sex abuse cases
California's law currently states that if a person is sexually abused before the age of 18, they must file a civil claim in court before turning 40 years old.
California's law currently states that if a person is sexually abused before the age of 18, they must file a civil claim in court before turning 40 years old.
San Jose City Council gets "F" in policing from advocacy group
This is the 2nd year Sacred Heart Community Service has issued a report on San Jose's policing. The committee gave the council a failing grade, but the city council says progress is being made and there’s still more work to do.
This is the 2nd year Sacred Heart Community Service has issued a report on San Jose's policing. The committee gave the council a failing grade, but the city council says progress is being made and there’s still more work to do.
San Francisco supervisor apologizes for giving protester middle finger at Tyre Nichols rally
San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton issued a statement on Wednesday that included an apology for an incident at a recent protest where he gives someone the middle finger.
San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton issued a statement on Wednesday that included an apology for an incident at a recent protest where he gives someone the middle finger.
Bay Area transit: Off a financial cliff?
Is local transit about to fall off a financial cliff? The Metropolitan Transportation Commission anticipating the loss of stimulus funding sees a bleak picture for transit unless the overall economy turns around soon, or people will pay more just to keep it healthy.
Is local transit about to fall off a financial cliff? The Metropolitan Transportation Commission anticipating the loss of stimulus funding sees a bleak picture for transit unless the overall economy turns around soon, or people will pay more just to keep it healthy.
California proposal would reinstate prisoners’ voting rights
California voters could decide whether to reinstate voting rights to people in prison on felony convictions under a newly proposed constitutional amendment.
California voters could decide whether to reinstate voting rights to people in prison on felony convictions under a newly proposed constitutional amendment.
Town hall on mental health in AAPI community held following mass shootings
Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) led a town hall on Saturday in Milpitas to address AAPI hate crimes and mental health in the Bay Area's Asian American community following back-to-back mass shootings; first in Monterey Park then Half Moon Bay.
Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) led a town hall on Saturday in Milpitas to address AAPI hate crimes and mental health in the Bay Area's Asian American community following back-to-back mass shootings; first in Monterey Park then Half Moon Bay.
Matt Mahan kicks off mayoral term with inauguration in San Jose
Considered a newcomer to San Jose politics, Matt Mahan is now Mayor of San Jose. After briefly serving on the City Council, Mahan won a tight race last November against Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez.
Considered a newcomer to San Jose politics, Matt Mahan is now Mayor of San Jose. After briefly serving on the City Council, Mahan won a tight race last November against Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez.
California insurance bill aims to hold gun owners financially responsible for negligence
Senate Bill 8 is modeled after a law implemented in San Jose January 1st. Senator Skinner says they want individuals, not taxpayers, to be held financially responsible when their firearm is used to harm someone, even if it's unintentional.
Senate Bill 8 is modeled after a law implemented in San Jose January 1st. Senator Skinner says they want individuals, not taxpayers, to be held financially responsible when their firearm is used to harm someone, even if it's unintentional.
California prison inmates to get some Medicaid care
The federal government will allow Medicaid dollars to treat some people in prisons, jails or juvenile detention centers for the first time ever, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Thursday.
The federal government will allow Medicaid dollars to treat some people in prisons, jails or juvenile detention centers for the first time ever, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Thursday.
Video of Paul Pelosi attack to be released, judge orders
The video showing an alleged home intruder attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer must be released, a judge ordered.
The video showing an alleged home intruder attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer must be released, a judge ordered.
Newsom budget would cut some money for flood protection
Multiple flood protection projects in California are on hold after Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed cutting their funding to help cover a $22.5 billion budget deficit — a decision disappointing environmental advocates as weeks of powerful storms have caused widespread flooding that damaged homes and washed away roads.
Multiple flood protection projects in California are on hold after Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed cutting their funding to help cover a $22.5 billion budget deficit — a decision disappointing environmental advocates as weeks of powerful storms have caused widespread flooding that damaged homes and washed away roads.
Dueling abortion rights protests held in San Francisco
Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco was taken over by thousands of anti-abortion protesters on Saturday afternoon for this year's March for Life. It marked the first time the annual event has been held since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June.
Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco was taken over by thousands of anti-abortion protesters on Saturday afternoon for this year's March for Life. It marked the first time the annual event has been held since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June.
The Issue Is: George Clooney, Alex Padilla, Katie Porter
This week, Elex is joined by Senator Alex Padilla to discuss California's deadly storms and the crisis at the border. Congresswoman Katie Porter discusses her run for Senate and her viral moment during the House Speaker race. Hollywood icon George Clooney discusses the Roybal Film and TV Production Magnet School and his push to give underserved kids a chance to get into the film industry.
This week, Elex is joined by Senator Alex Padilla to discuss California's deadly storms and the crisis at the border. Congresswoman Katie Porter discusses her run for Senate and her viral moment during the House Speaker race. Hollywood icon George Clooney discusses the Roybal Film and TV Production Magnet School and his push to give underserved kids a chance to get into the film industry.