New caucus in CA State Assembly hopes to bring more protection to renters
A group of California lawmakers has formed a new caucus to advocate for renters. About 44% of California residents are renting, but the caucus says they need more protections from abuse and rising costs.
A group of California lawmakers has formed a new caucus to advocate for renters. About 44% of California residents are renting, but the caucus says they need more protections from abuse and rising costs.
California's high gas prices to be focus of special legislative session
Gov. Newsom has called state lawmakers to meet for a special session next week with the hope of imposing a price gouging penalty on oil companies.
Gov. Newsom has called state lawmakers to meet for a special session next week with the hope of imposing a price gouging penalty on oil companies.
FCC adopts bipartisan national security law co-authored by Bay Area Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
As Congress prepares to resume business and partisan politics continue to divide the country, there was a rare moment of unity Monday.
As Congress prepares to resume business and partisan politics continue to divide the country, there was a rare moment of unity Monday.
San Jose officials debate holding a special election to fill vacant council seats
Matt Mahan, San Jose's Mayor Elect, may have just wrapped up an election, but he's already pushing for another. He says there needs to be a special election to fill two now-vacant city council seats in Districts 8 and 10.
Matt Mahan, San Jose's Mayor Elect, may have just wrapped up an election, but he's already pushing for another. He says there needs to be a special election to fill two now-vacant city council seats in Districts 8 and 10.
Michigan man arrested for alleged death threats against Rep. John Garamendi
A man from Michigan is accused of threatening Bay Area Congressman John Garamendi, and faces federal charges. Investigators said 32-year-old Neil Matthew Walter left Garamendi a voicemail that he was going to die.
A man from Michigan is accused of threatening Bay Area Congressman John Garamendi, and faces federal charges. Investigators said 32-year-old Neil Matthew Walter left Garamendi a voicemail that he was going to die.
Sheng Thao becomes Oakland mayor after Loren Taylor concedes
Sheng Thao eked out a victory to become Oakland's mayor on Tuesday after her competitor, Loren Taylor, conceded.
Sheng Thao eked out a victory to become Oakland's mayor on Tuesday after her competitor, Loren Taylor, conceded.
In California, 10% of Legislature now identifies as LGBTQ
While LGBTQ candidates and their supporters celebrated several milestone victories around the nation in this year’s midterm elections, California quietly reached its own: At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ, believed to be a first for any U.S. legislature.
While LGBTQ candidates and their supporters celebrated several milestone victories around the nation in this year’s midterm elections, California quietly reached its own: At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ, believed to be a first for any U.S. legislature.
With Thao on top, Taylor can concede or pay for recount in Oakland's mayoral race
Oakland City Councilmember Sheng Thao on Monday night issued a statement where she essentially declared victory in the city's mayoral race saying she is excited to get to work, "as Mayor in January."
Oakland City Councilmember Sheng Thao on Monday night issued a statement where she essentially declared victory in the city's mayoral race saying she is excited to get to work, "as Mayor in January."
SF Examiner apologizes for bullseye over Supervisor Dean Preston's face
The San Francisco Examiner is facing criticism after a bullseye was edited over supervisor Dean Preston's face. The image sparked disapproval from a number of groups and readers. Some even said it could incite violence.
The San Francisco Examiner is facing criticism after a bullseye was edited over supervisor Dean Preston's face. The image sparked disapproval from a number of groups and readers. Some even said it could incite violence.
Election 2022: Republicans win slim majority in House
More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House from Democratic control.
More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House from Democratic control.
Vote counting enters 2nd week, several South Bay races still too close to call
A week after Election Day, and several South Bay races are still too close to call. Among the, the race for Santa Clara County sheriff, and San Jose mayor.
A week after Election Day, and several South Bay races are still too close to call. Among the, the race for Santa Clara County sheriff, and San Jose mayor.
Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters urges patience as ballots are counted
Mail-in ballots have to be physically taken out of the envelope by someone and then each ballot has to be checked for signatures and errors before being submitted to the counting machine.
Mail-in ballots have to be physically taken out of the envelope by someone and then each ballot has to be checked for signatures and errors before being submitted to the counting machine.
Dozens of missing, completed ballots found along highway in Santa Clara County
The Santa Clara County Registrar's office is investigating how dozens of completed ballots went missing and then were found near Highway 17.
The Santa Clara County Registrar's office is investigating how dozens of completed ballots went missing and then were found near Highway 17.
Oakland mayor's race: no winner declared yet
Oakland council member Loren Taylor maintained his lead over council member Sheng Thao in the race for mayor, but vote counting is not finished.
Oakland council member Loren Taylor maintained his lead over council member Sheng Thao in the race for mayor, but vote counting is not finished.
Bet on it: Sports gambling effort in California is not over
The effort to legalize sports betting in California ran headlong into a typical challenge for competing ballot measures as each was battered in a torrent of negative advertising that doomed both to spectacular failure in the most expensive ballot race in U.S. history.
The effort to legalize sports betting in California ran headlong into a typical challenge for competing ballot measures as each was battered in a torrent of negative advertising that doomed both to spectacular failure in the most expensive ballot race in U.S. history.
Alameda County's historic D.A.'s race too close to call
As of Wednesday, Terry Wiley has 52% to Pamela Price's 48% in the race for the next Alameda County district attorney. Just 5,000 votes separate the two candidates.
As of Wednesday, Terry Wiley has 52% to Pamela Price's 48% in the race for the next Alameda County district attorney. Just 5,000 votes separate the two candidates.
Voter confidence and the ballot count: a behind the scenes look
Several Bay Area counties are providing live video feeds, more frequent data releases, and implementing new technology to increase confidence in the election process.
Several Bay Area counties are providing live video feeds, more frequent data releases, and implementing new technology to increase confidence in the election process.
Brooke Jenkins declares victory as San Francisco district attorney
Brooke Jenkins claimed victory in the race to be San Francisco district attorney.
Brooke Jenkins claimed victory in the race to be San Francisco district attorney.
Key Bay Area elections too close to call
Several high-profile races around the Bay Area were too close to call as Election Night drew to a close.
Several high-profile races around the Bay Area were too close to call as Election Night drew to a close.
Californians approve big funding boost for arts education
California voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure backed by a celebrity lineup that included Barbra Streisand and Los Angeles-born rappers will.i.am and Dr. Dre that could pump as much as $1 billion a year from the state’s general fund into arts education.
California voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure backed by a celebrity lineup that included Barbra Streisand and Los Angeles-born rappers will.i.am and Dr. Dre that could pump as much as $1 billion a year from the state’s general fund into arts education.