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.
Rep. Swalwell tours East Bay storm damage, calls for more federal assistance
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) took a closer look at some of the damage recent storms caused in his East Bay district. A portion of A Street, a major thoroughfare that connects Hayward and Castro Valley, was washed away by the rain and surging in San Lorenzo Creek.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) took a closer look at some of the damage recent storms caused in his East Bay district. A portion of A Street, a major thoroughfare that connects Hayward and Castro Valley, was washed away by the rain and surging in San Lorenzo Creek.
Recount requested in Oakland's mayor's race, among others
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors plans to request the registrar’s office hold a recount in four races, including the Oakland mayor's race.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors plans to request the registrar’s office hold a recount in four races, including the Oakland mayor's race.
Rep. Katie Porter to run for US Senate in California
Rep. Katie Porter on Tuesday launched her 2024 campaign for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat.
Rep. Katie Porter on Tuesday launched her 2024 campaign for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat.
California’s Newsom launches 2nd term with contrast to GOP
California Gov. Gavin Newsom kicked off his second and final term on Friday by contrasting his leadership of the nation’s largest Democratic stronghold with that of Republican leaders he branded as "small men in big offices."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom kicked off his second and final term on Friday by contrasting his leadership of the nation’s largest Democratic stronghold with that of Republican leaders he branded as "small men in big offices."
California trying to find, compensate sterilization victims
About 600 people alive today can’t have children because California’s government sterilized them either against their will or without their knowledge, and now the state is trying to find them so it can pay them at least $15,000 each in reparations.
About 600 people alive today can’t have children because California’s government sterilized them either against their will or without their knowledge, and now the state is trying to find them so it can pay them at least $15,000 each in reparations.
Biden intends to make his first visit to US-Mexico border
The Biden administration has yet to lay out any systemic changes to manage an expected surge of migrants should the restrictions end.
The Biden administration has yet to lay out any systemic changes to manage an expected surge of migrants should the restrictions end.
These new California laws take effect January 2023
Here is a look at some of the new California laws that will impact your life beginning January 1, 2023.
Here is a look at some of the new California laws that will impact your life beginning January 1, 2023.
Election error in Alameda County names new winner in District 4 race
A stunning twist in the Oakland School Board race. Mike Hutchinson – who thought he lost his race in District 4 - actually won. The Alameda County Registrar of Voters revealed an error in the tabulation process that would have moved Hutchinson from third place to first.
A stunning twist in the Oakland School Board race. Mike Hutchinson – who thought he lost his race in District 4 - actually won. The Alameda County Registrar of Voters revealed an error in the tabulation process that would have moved Hutchinson from third place to first.
Legal window closing for child sexual abuse victims to sue their abusers
A San Jose-based legal team is urging adults who survived sexual abuse as children to come forward and pursue civil lawsuits against their abusers before the legal window closes in California.
A San Jose-based legal team is urging adults who survived sexual abuse as children to come forward and pursue civil lawsuits against their abusers before the legal window closes in California.
Proposed CA bill prohibits capturing people fleeing states where abortion is a crime
Sen. Skinner recently introduced Assembly Bill 36 or the Safe Haven Bill. The law would prohibit bail agents and bounty hunters from apprehending someone in California if they’ve received or performed an abortion in another state. It also protects those seeking gender-affirming healthcare from arrest.
Sen. Skinner recently introduced Assembly Bill 36 or the Safe Haven Bill. The law would prohibit bail agents and bounty hunters from apprehending someone in California if they’ve received or performed an abortion in another state. It also protects those seeking gender-affirming healthcare from arrest.
California lawmakers want to decriminalize 'Magic Mushrooms'
State lawmakers introduced a new bill on Monday, focused on decriminalizing certain naturally occurring psychedelic drugs, including a drug known popularly as “magic mushrooms.”
State lawmakers introduced a new bill on Monday, focused on decriminalizing certain naturally occurring psychedelic drugs, including a drug known popularly as “magic mushrooms.”
Judge: Paul Pelosi attacker will stand trial over state charges
David DePape, the man accused of physically attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, is headed to trial.
David DePape, the man accused of physically attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, is headed to trial.
Oakland NAACP say they support recount of mayoral election
The Oakland chapter of the NAACP announced they support community calls for a recount in the mayoral election.
The Oakland chapter of the NAACP announced they support community calls for a recount in the mayoral election.
How California played a role in the Respect for Marriage Act
The fight to legalize gay marriage began back in 2004, when the first marriage licenses were issued to gay couples in San Francisco.
The fight to legalize gay marriage began back in 2004, when the first marriage licenses were issued to gay couples in San Francisco.
California death row inmate dies of natural causes at 69
A prison inmate who spent more than 30 years on California’s death row for beating to death a woman and her 2-year-old daughter during a burglary died early Wednesday of natural causes, state corrections officials said.
A prison inmate who spent more than 30 years on California’s death row for beating to death a woman and her 2-year-old daughter during a burglary died early Wednesday of natural causes, state corrections officials said.
How much California's minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2023
The minimum wage in California is set to increase on January 1, 2023.
The minimum wage in California is set to increase on January 1, 2023.
Trump faces bipartisan rebuke for call to suspend Constitution
Former President Donald Trump faced bipartisan rebuke after calling for the "termination" of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen.
Former President Donald Trump faced bipartisan rebuke after calling for the "termination" of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen.