Gov. Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID

California Governor Gavin Newsom tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to his staff. 

'Boy Meets World' star Ben Savage announces run for Congress in California

Former "Boy Meets World" star Ben Savage is running for Congress in California's 30th Congressional District to succeed Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff.

Cupertino official faces calls to quit

 A Cupertino official who repeatedly berated city employees and harassed residents may soon be booted from a powerful commission.   

Sen. Feinstein hospitalized with shingles

Senator Dianne Feinstein announced Thursday that she was diagnosed with shingles and has been hospitalized in San Francisco for treatment.

Scott Wiener explores run for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat

Scott Wiener, a state senator representing San Francisco, has formed a committee to explore his possible candidacy for the congressional seat held by Nancy Pelosi.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein hospitalized in San Francisco

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein is receiving treatment for shingles in a San Francisco hospital.

2 Bay Area residents get prison for plot to bomb California Democratic HQ

Two California men who pleaded guilty to plotting to firebomb the state Democratic Party’s headquarters and other buildings in Northern California after the defeat of former President Donald Trump were sentenced Wednesday to federal prison.

California board denies parole for RFK killer Sirhan Sirhan

Sirhan’s lawyer says the parole board decided the 78-year-old prisoner still lacks insight into what caused him to shoot Robert F. Kennedy in 1968.

BART board director Lateefah Simon announces bid for Congress

A member of BART's board of directors announced Tuesday that she is running to take the congressional seat of Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, who is running for U.S. Senate.

California AG’s wife recuses herself from state DOJ budget

California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s wife has recused herself from matters related to the state Department of Justice as part of her duties leading a legislative subcommittee that oversees his budget.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.