CA lawmakers send slate of climate bills to Newsom's desk
In a late night final session, California legislators passed a package of bills to continue the state’s action against climate change.
In a late night final session, California legislators passed a package of bills to continue the state’s action against climate change.
Governor Gavin Newsom could sign a controversial fast food worker bill into law
Assembly Bill 257 was narrowly passed in the state assembly and Senate this week. Newsom has 30 days to sign the bill, which would create an independent council to set standards across the fast food industry on workplace conditions and wages, a first-of-its-kind in the nation.
Assembly Bill 257 was narrowly passed in the state assembly and Senate this week. Newsom has 30 days to sign the bill, which would create an independent council to set standards across the fast food industry on workplace conditions and wages, a first-of-its-kind in the nation.
Oakland candidates for mayor meet in forum
Oakland's 10 mayoral candidates met Tuesday evening in a live forum. The public heard firsthand what the candidates have to say about senior healthcare, housing, homelessness and more. The candidates were Gregory Hodge, Treva Reid, Loren Taylor, Seneca Scott, John Reimann, Peter Y. Liu, Tyron Jordan, Sheng Thao, Allyssa Victory, and Ignacio De La Fuente. The debate was moderated by KTVU's LaMonica Peters and KQED's Brian Watt
Oakland's 10 mayoral candidates met Tuesday evening in a live forum. The public heard firsthand what the candidates have to say about senior healthcare, housing, homelessness and more. The candidates were Gregory Hodge, Treva Reid, Loren Taylor, Seneca Scott, John Reimann, Peter Y. Liu, Tyron Jordan, Sheng Thao, Allyssa Victory, and Ignacio De La Fuente. The debate was moderated by KTVU's LaMonica Peters and KQED's Brian Watt
Oakland's mayoral candidates debate in live forum
Oakland's mayoral candidates will spar Tuesday evening in a live forum. The public will hear firsthand what the candidates have to say about senior healthcare, housing and homelessness.
Oakland's mayoral candidates will spar Tuesday evening in a live forum. The public will hear firsthand what the candidates have to say about senior healthcare, housing and homelessness.
10th candidate added to November ballot in Oakland Mayor's race
After a mix-up involving the signatures required to run for Mayor, Allyssa Victory is now on the November 8th ballot as a candidate for Oakland Mayor.
After a mix-up involving the signatures required to run for Mayor, Allyssa Victory is now on the November 8th ballot as a candidate for Oakland Mayor.
San Francisco supervisor candidate who called Jewish journalist 'Nazi' booted from ballot
A San Francisco supervisor whose address was being questioned as she ran for District 4 and who referred to a Jewish journalist as a NAZI, was dropped on Friday from the ballot.
A San Francisco supervisor whose address was being questioned as she ran for District 4 and who referred to a Jewish journalist as a NAZI, was dropped on Friday from the ballot.
Bay Area drivers react to California's phasing out of gas-powered vehicles
Bay Area drivers offered mixed reaction on Thursday to a move by state regulators to begin phasing out gas fueled by vehicles by 2035.
Bay Area drivers offered mixed reaction on Thursday to a move by state regulators to begin phasing out gas fueled by vehicles by 2035.
Rep. Tom McClintock's wife dies after taking herbal remedy: report
The wife of a congressman from the Sacramento area died reportedly after ingesting an herbal supplement that is marketed for controlling diabetes and helping with weight loss.
The wife of a congressman from the Sacramento area died reportedly after ingesting an herbal supplement that is marketed for controlling diabetes and helping with weight loss.
Gov. Newsom vetoes bill allowing safe injection sites in California, including Los Angeles
California is shutting the door on safe injection sites after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed them in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland.
California is shutting the door on safe injection sites after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed them in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland.
Paul Pelosi pleads guilty to DUI, gets five days in jail
The husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pleaded guilty to DUI for a crash in Napa in March.
The husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pleaded guilty to DUI for a crash in Napa in March.
High-ranking San Jose officials make public endorsements for mayor
As the election for San Jose mayor gets closer, those endorsing Cindy Chavez and Matt Mahan are now speaking publicly about who should lead the city into the future.
As the election for San Jose mayor gets closer, those endorsing Cindy Chavez and Matt Mahan are now speaking publicly about who should lead the city into the future.
San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkin's work as paid consultant raises transparency questions
Questions have been raised about whether San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins should have been more transparent about her earnings before or at the time she was appointed. She earned the money while she said she was a volunteer spokesperson for the recall campaign.
Questions have been raised about whether San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins should have been more transparent about her earnings before or at the time she was appointed. She earned the money while she said she was a volunteer spokesperson for the recall campaign.
Newsom picks 1st Latina state Supreme Court chief justice
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated current state Supreme Court Associate Justice Patricia Guerrero as the next chief justice.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated current state Supreme Court Associate Justice Patricia Guerrero as the next chief justice.
New law could open safe injection sites for drug users in Oakland, San Francisco
Oakland and San Francisco may soon be home to safe injection sites, places drug users can use in a protected setting. Both cities would be some of the first on the west coast to adopt the controversial approach to drug use.
Oakland and San Francisco may soon be home to safe injection sites, places drug users can use in a protected setting. Both cities would be some of the first on the west coast to adopt the controversial approach to drug use.
President Gavin Newsom? California Governor responds to possible Presidential campaign rumor in DC visit
As California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom heads to Washington this week, speculation about his national political ambitions won’t be far behind.
As California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom heads to Washington this week, speculation about his national political ambitions won’t be far behind.
California AG tells law enforcement to intervene and prevent illegal evictions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued new legal guidance requiring law enforcement officers intervene to prevent illegal or "self-help" evictions and keep people housed.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued new legal guidance requiring law enforcement officers intervene to prevent illegal or "self-help" evictions and keep people housed.
Brooke Jenkins sworn in as San Francisco's new district attorney
The city of San Francisco has a new district attorney. Brooke Jenkins took the oath of office shortly after noon on Friday and laid out her priorities.
The city of San Francisco has a new district attorney. Brooke Jenkins took the oath of office shortly after noon on Friday and laid out her priorities.
San Francisco protesters push for PG&E accountability amid fire season
Advocates of public utility reform are calling on San Francisco supervisors and Gov. Newsom to hold PG&E accountable on how the utility pays for equipment damages.
Advocates of public utility reform are calling on San Francisco supervisors and Gov. Newsom to hold PG&E accountable on how the utility pays for equipment damages.
Legalizing sports betting in California turns into bet worth billions
Over the next four months, California voters will sit ringside as two heavyweight contenders battle it out. The prize is projected to be billions of dollars.
Over the next four months, California voters will sit ringside as two heavyweight contenders battle it out. The prize is projected to be billions of dollars.
California will end arrests for loitering for prostitution
Gov. Newsom noted Friday that the bill does not legalize prostitution
Gov. Newsom noted Friday that the bill does not legalize prostitution