Thousands rally, march along Market Street to protest Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade overturning

Protests erupted across the nation and in San Francisco after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned nearly 50 years of legal precedent that afforded women the constitutional right to abortion.

California eyes banning loitering for prostitution arrests

California lawmakers are sending Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill that would bar police from making arrests on a charge of loitering for prostitution, the author of the bill announced Monday.

Congressman Swalwell in San Lorenzo to support LGBTQ+ community

East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell offered his support to members of the LGBTQ community at the San Lorenzo Library offering a message to stand against hate.

Political leaders honor Norman Mineta at memorial service in San Jose

More than 800 people, including former President Bill Clinton, paid their respects to San Jose's native son, Norman Mineta, at a public memorial service Thursday morning at San Jose Civic.

Santa Clara sheriff candidate charged for alleged lies about law enforcement experience

A 48-year-old Cupertino woman who ran for the position of Santa Clara County sheriff in the primary election earlier this month has been charged with perjury for allegedly saying she had the law enforcement experience required to qualify for the job, prosecutors said Thursday.

Crime concerns play major role in California primary

The issue of crime was consistently one of the top issues for California voters in polls ahead of the June primary, and it was the major topic in nationally watched races in the state. 

California attorney general will face Republican in November

California’s Democratic attorney general advanced to the November general election Tuesday and was on pace to face the Republican Party’s endorsed candidate in a state that overwhelmingly favors Democrats.

California primary election: live blog

Get live updates about the California primary election on June 7, including races for senator, governor, attorney general and other federal, state and local offices.

San Francisco ousts liberal DA Chesa Boudin in heated recall

San Francisco on Tuesday has voted to recall progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform.

Chesa Boudin ousted in San Francisco recall vote
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Voters in San Francisco overwhelmingly voted in favor of recalling District Attorney Chesa Boudin from office before his term was complete. Boudin, speaking to supporters, did not concede that he lost, however.

California's Newsom cruises to easy primary victory

California Gov. Gavin Newsom cruised to an easy victory in Tuesday’s primary, advancing to the November general election where he will be an overwhelming favorite to win a second term barely a year after surviving a recall attempt.

Bay Area primary election results

See results for the votes on the San Francisco district attorney recall, San Jose mayor, and other Bay Area offices.

California primary election: races to watch

The June 7 primary election is here. Here are just a few of the races we’re keeping our eyes on.

San Jose candidates say campaign signs are being stolen

Some San Jose candidates for city council seats say their campaign signs have been stolen multiple times over the last few weeks.