2022 midterm election live blog
Get live updates about the 2022 election in the Bay Area, California, and across the U.S.
Get live updates about the 2022 election in the Bay Area, California, and across the U.S.
Californians get third chance to alter dialysis clinic rules
For the third time in three elections, California voters are being asked to require changes to the operations of dialysis clinics that provide life-saving care to 80,000 people with kidney failure.
For the third time in three elections, California voters are being asked to require changes to the operations of dialysis clinics that provide life-saving care to 80,000 people with kidney failure.
California voters to decide on duel sports betting measures
More than 30 other states allow sports betting, but gambling in California is currently limited to Native American casinos, horse tracks, card rooms and the state lottery.
More than 30 other states allow sports betting, but gambling in California is currently limited to Native American casinos, horse tracks, card rooms and the state lottery.
Newsom poised to win 2nd term as California governor
More than 60% voted to keep Gov. Gavin Newsom in office during a recall attempt and that strong showing scared away any well-known Republican candidates from this year’s election.
More than 60% voted to keep Gov. Gavin Newsom in office during a recall attempt and that strong showing scared away any well-known Republican candidates from this year’s election.
California voters to decide on ban on flavored tobacco
A campaign funded by tobacco companies effectively blocked a California law passed two years that would have banned flavored tobacco products such as menthol cigarettes and strawberry gummy vaping juice.
A campaign funded by tobacco companies effectively blocked a California law passed two years that would have banned flavored tobacco products such as menthol cigarettes and strawberry gummy vaping juice.
Last-minute voting guide and advice from local election official
Still haven’t voted? The clock is ticking. Election Day has arrived in California and it has been more like election month—22 million registered voters were mailed their ballots starting in October. If you haven’t yet turned in your ballot, local election officials want you to know a few things.
Still haven’t voted? The clock is ticking. Election Day has arrived in California and it has been more like election month—22 million registered voters were mailed their ballots starting in October. If you haven’t yet turned in your ballot, local election officials want you to know a few things.
Candidates for San Jose mayor campaigning until voting ends Tuesday
Both Chavez and Mahan will be at their campaign headquarters as votes are tallied Tuesday night just after 8 p.m. The latest polls show that the there is no front-runner and the race for San Jose’s next mayor is too close to call.
Both Chavez and Mahan will be at their campaign headquarters as votes are tallied Tuesday night just after 8 p.m. The latest polls show that the there is no front-runner and the race for San Jose’s next mayor is too close to call.
Prop 1: Newsom, Padilla continue campaigning for right to abortion
CA State Senator Alex Padilla and Governor Gavin Newsom rallied in Southern CA Sunday for a last push to pass Proposition 1. If passed, the law will guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion in the California’s constitution.
CA State Senator Alex Padilla and Governor Gavin Newsom rallied in Southern CA Sunday for a last push to pass Proposition 1. If passed, the law will guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion in the California’s constitution.
Election 2022: This is everything you need to know about Prop 28
California voters will decide on seven propositions on the November ballot. Among them, Proposition 28, a measure to guarantee annual funding for arts and music education in public schools.
California voters will decide on seven propositions on the November ballot. Among them, Proposition 28, a measure to guarantee annual funding for arts and music education in public schools.
Claims of voter suppression in San Francisco
San Francisco Supervisor Gordon Mar posted on Twitter Thursday that he's been notified of a person posing as part of his campaign, going door-to-door and asking residents to hand over their ballots so they can mail them.
San Francisco Supervisor Gordon Mar posted on Twitter Thursday that he's been notified of a person posing as part of his campaign, going door-to-door and asking residents to hand over their ballots so they can mail them.
Cameras at Nancy Pelosi's house not monitored by Capitol Police during attack
The United States Capitol Police was not monitoring security cameras at Paul and Nancy Pelosi's house when an intruder attacked Paul with a hammer on October 28, the department admitted Wednesday.
The United States Capitol Police was not monitoring security cameras at Paul and Nancy Pelosi's house when an intruder attacked Paul with a hammer on October 28, the department admitted Wednesday.
High Stakes: Sports Betting in California, an in-depth look at Prop 26 and 27
California voters will decide if and how to legalize sports betting in the Golden State. They are faced with two propositions, which offer two different paths to legalization.
California voters will decide if and how to legalize sports betting in the Golden State. They are faced with two propositions, which offer two different paths to legalization.
The Issue Is: California AG Rob Bonta makes his final pitch to voters
In this final stretch of the midterms, California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins Elex Michaelson on The Issue Is to make his final pitch to voters.
In this final stretch of the midterms, California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins Elex Michaelson on The Issue Is to make his final pitch to voters.
Oakland mayoral candidates form an alliance: here's why
Two Oakland mayoral candidates have endorsed each other ahead of the November 8 election. Loren Taylor and Treva Reid are vying to be Oakland's next mayor, but before Election Day, they're partnering up.
Two Oakland mayoral candidates have endorsed each other ahead of the November 8 election. Loren Taylor and Treva Reid are vying to be Oakland's next mayor, but before Election Day, they're partnering up.
San Francisco district attorney candidates face off in KTVU election forum
The top three candidates in the San Francisco district attorney's race faced off Tuesday on a KTVU forum ahead of the Nov. 8 special election.
The top three candidates in the San Francisco district attorney's race faced off Tuesday on a KTVU forum ahead of the Nov. 8 special election.
Oakland city council candidate says someone's ripping down their posters
An Oakland City Council candidate says someone has been ripping down campaign signs and banners. One of the incidents was caught on camera.
An Oakland City Council candidate says someone has been ripping down campaign signs and banners. One of the incidents was caught on camera.
Gov. Gavin Newsom weighs in on SF's $1.7 million dollar toilet
California Governor Gavin Newsom appears to think San Francisco would be pouring taxpayer money down the drain with the city's plan to build a $1.7 million public restroom.
California Governor Gavin Newsom appears to think San Francisco would be pouring taxpayer money down the drain with the city's plan to build a $1.7 million public restroom.
Newsom vows to finish four-year term if reelected governor
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vowed he would serve a full four-year term if reelected in November, trying again to knock down speculation that he wants to replace Democrat Joe Biden on the ballot should he not seek a second term.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vowed he would serve a full four-year term if reelected in November, trying again to knock down speculation that he wants to replace Democrat Joe Biden on the ballot should he not seek a second term.
California legislators move to give state more federal resources for wildfires
A new bill in congress, spearheaded by California legislators, aims to put the destruction from forest fires on the same footing as other national disasters.
A new bill in congress, spearheaded by California legislators, aims to put the destruction from forest fires on the same footing as other national disasters.
Mayor Schaaf delivers her final Oakland State of the City address
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf delivered her final state of the city speech, not at city hall, but in the Fruitvale District, where she said she began her political service in 1999.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf delivered her final state of the city speech, not at city hall, but in the Fruitvale District, where she said she began her political service in 1999.