Voters may go to polls 4 times to fill Swalwell's empty House seat

Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a special election to fill the congressional seat left behind by Eric Swalwell, who resigned this week from the US House of Representatives amid sexual abuse allegations.

Crowded governor’s race moves forward without Swalwell as candidates face off in Sacramento

The race for California governor is moving ahead without Eric Swalwell, as a crowded field of Democratic contenders gathered for the Nuestra Voz '26 Forum in Sacramento Tuesday night.

Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress: What happens next?

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted bipartisan calls for him to step down.

UC Santa Cruz analyst weighs in on extended war with Iran; Swalwell criminal probe

Nolan Higdon, a political history professor at UC Santa Cruz, joins KTVU to discuss the war with Iran and sexual assault allegations levied at East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell

California bill seeks to ban 'forever chemicals' from pesticides used on food crops

Nearly 40% of produce grown in California contains at least one pesticide made with so-called "forever chemicals," according to the nonprofit Environmental Working Group — and a new state bill aims to change that.

Eric Swalwell accused of sexual assault by former staffer in new report

Gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is again denying allegations of misconduct following a Friday report that he allegedly sexually assaulted a former staffer, as calls mount for him to exit the race.

Kamala Harris signals potential 2028 presidential bid

Former Vice President Kamala Harris tells the National Action Network she is considering a 2028 presidential run following her 2024 campaign.

Court unseals warrants tied to California sheriff's allegations of fraud in 2025 special election

The warrants were unsealed after several news organizations, including KTVU FOX 2 and Fox Television Stations, filed a motion this month in Riverside County court seeking public access to the orders.

San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder dealing with health crisis, office says she hasn't resigned

San Francisco District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder's office issued a statement Friday night saying that she is "going through an acute personal health crisis" but that the supervisor has not resigned. 

Skipping class for a cause: where rights meet rules
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Robert Kim, executive director of the Education Law Center, explains student activism and school policies.

Full Video: California Gubernatorial Debate
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Seven candidates in the California gubernatorial race face off in a debate held in San Francisco. The debate, a partnership with KTVU and Black Action Alliance, looked at the important issues facing California. 

California Gubernatorial Debate (Full)
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Seven candidates in the California gubernatorial race face off in a debate held in San Francisco. The debate, a partnership with KTVU and Black Action Alliance, looked at the important issues facing California. 

Supreme Court allows California's Democrat-friendly house map for 2026 midterms

The Supreme Court rejected a GOP bid to block California's new congressional map, allowing the state to use the Democrat-friendly lines in the 2026 elections.

Seven candidates faced off as KTVU Fox 2 aired California’s first statewide gubernatorial debate of the year

California’s first statewide gubernatorial debate of the 2026 election cycle wrapped up Tuesday night, giving voters an early look at a crowded and still wide-open race just four months before the June primary.

California governors candidates call for ICE to be abolished in 1st debate

The first statewide debate for California governor was held in San Francisco on Tuesday, and they sounded off on a multitude of issues facing Californians, including immigration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).